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(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/11e10894.jpg)
Sun was even shining in Wales :grin:
Thanks to the welsh circle. :afro:
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Spot the deliberate mistake :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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No sheep in the pic!
Thom
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Good to see you and the family Chuff :smiley:
I'm just glad you liked it and it wasn't a wasted trip.......
:smiley:
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well it made it home :laugh: just :lipsrsealed: :evil:
59.9mpg for the journey home included a test session on my private road :evil: ,
the trip computer hadnt been reset for 19,450 miles :laugh: :grin:
few little issues to resolve, so thats lunch on tuesday busy :wink:
Thanks again to Rhyso, his swift viewing secured me the car :afro: by minutes :shocked:
good to you and Lyndsey and Mr Angry :cool:
the family fleet
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The polo looks like it's cowering in the corner, trying to hide from the big nasty vauxhalls :grin:
Which one are you going to use to fill The Doc's place with smoke in October?
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Does anyone here drive golfs anymore? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Does anyone here drive golfs anymore? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Ask majormajor :lipsrsealed:
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Does anyone here drive golfs anymore? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Ask majormajor :lipsrsealed:
:laugh: they arent scene anymore :grin:
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Does anyone here drive golfs anymore? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Ask majormajor :lipsrsealed:
:laugh: they arent scene anymore :grin:
And Vauxhall's are? :laugh:
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In the Vauxhall scene, yes
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Scene's and circles you cant beat it :grin:
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So what issues are there to resolve then mr? :huh:
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So what issues are there to resolve then mr? :huh:
His reputation :laugh: :laugh:
To be fair, even I would have bought it :lipsrsealed:
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For a facelift 06 plate it is a lot of car for the money.
Just out of interest how many miles has it got on it.
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I'm glad you got a face lifted model. Looks much better than the previous style. For all the stick they get Vecta's aren't the worst way from A to B -as has been said a lot of car for the money.
Remap time :evil:
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So what issues are there to resolve then mr? :huh:
A few cosmetic, a few mechanical, and some admin :grin:
His reputation :laugh: :laugh:
To be fair, even I would have bought it :lipsrsealed:
What reputation :laugh: :kiss:
For a facelift 06 plate it is a lot of car for the money.
Just out of interest how many miles has it got on it.
84k :smiley:
I'm glad you got a face lifted model. Looks much better than the previous style. For all the stick they get Vecta's aren't the worst way from A to B -as has been said a lot of car for the money.
Remap time :evil:
yes, had to go for a facelifted one, and no, no remap :smiley:
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Looks nice chuff, have driven one or 2 of these and I quite like them. Now turn it into a touring car rep...
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Looks proper smart that Chuff!
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Flipping heck Chuff, that really is a bargain! I was expecting spaceship mileage :grin:
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I'm glad you got a face lifted model. Looks much better than the previous style. For all the stick they get Vecta's aren't the worst way from A to B -as has been said a lot of car for the money.
Remap time :evil:
x2
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nope, not this year anyway :grin: few things to sort out first :lipsrsealed:
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On the up side, debadge it and it looks like an unmarked police car :evil:
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On the up side, debadge it and it looks like an unmarked police car :evil:
:grin:
my plate will be on as soon as the log book comes back :wink:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-12V-LED-Illumination-Car-Front-Light-Headlight-Blue-/150654742077?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item2313b8ee3d
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:grin: :laugh: ......................................... NO
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-12V-LED-Illumination-Car-Front-Light-Headlight-Blue-/150654742077?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item2313b8ee3d
Just ebayed a search for blue flashing light. Considering its illegal you could do a much better job than those!
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I'm lazy.
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well as the very nice men from the weekend havent enlightened you all ( or just got to pissed and forgot :lipsrsealed: )
The car has turned out to be a bit more problematic than first thought, :cry:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/c64ef860.jpg)
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/0f88782f.jpg)
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/af91a210.jpg)
and the offending item is the big round thing bottom centre
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/33f8f4b6.jpg)
but hey, whats a grand or so between friends :shocked: :rolleyes: :cry:
and my new fault is glow plug, but thats only a tenner,
oh and it needs a new tyre as one is out of round :huh:
so DO NOT BUY from SP or SRP motors near Risca :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: as he has washed his hands of it :lipsrsealed:
And you can all stop laughing now :kiss:
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And you can all stop laughing now :kiss:
No point rushing into this 'stopping' malarky. :grin:
I understand the Polo's still OK? :lipsrsealed:
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Its not got a failing flywheel or there abouts has it?
A work mate had (key word here) a facelift vectra on a 07 plate and went through 4 flywheels in about 6month. Warranty didnt cover him for the last one.. £1000+ bill over xmas isnt good.
Needless to say he got rid and now drives a mondeo that works.
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DMF are a nightmare on any car! couldn't you have done the conversion?
Thom
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DMF are a nightmare on any car! couldn't you have done the conversion?
When I spoke to him he said there wasn't one. :undecided:
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That's a nightmare. Hope you get it sorted and it starts to fulfil its primary function as a car and not a money pit.
I hear only horror stories about the DMF wheels/ clutches and g/boxes in those and how much of a pita they are to get out from the taxi guys.
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:grin:
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egr valves are common on these aswell to go think there was a recall on them as a mates astra was done free
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That's sh!t :sad: How has the dealer washed his hands of these issues? :undecided:
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Is Rhys going to be compensating you?
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Is Rhys going to be compensating you?
For what? He bought it :rolleyes:
And Mr Chuff; PM me his details; I'm sure Miss Linzi can help :wink:
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And you can all stop laughing now :kiss:
No point rushing into this 'stopping' malarky. :grin:
I understand the Polo's still OK? :lipsrsealed:
Polo may be sold now :lipsrsealed: (probably should have kept it!) :laugh:
Hope the Fectra doesn't give you any more sh*t and yes i was too p155ed to really remember about it until now!
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-AUDI-A4-1-9-TDI-SE-BLACK-/140599624827?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20bc64047b
it`s replacement :grin:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-AUDI-A4-1-9-TDI-SE-BLACK-/140599624827?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20bc64047b
it`s replacement :grin:
*likes*
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:lipsrsealed: Oh the irony...
I did warn ya!
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Chuff doesn't have a problem with the steering or the indicators? :tongue:
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And you can all stop laughing now :kiss:
No point rushing into this 'stopping' malarky. :grin:
I understand the Polo's still OK? :lipsrsealed:
Polo may be sold now :lipsrsealed: (probably should have kept it!) :laugh:
You buying is bud?
Nick
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Quite now Steve..Friday is 4 days away!
I refer the honourable gentlemen to my answer about its general crapness.
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bad news matey as said! :sad:
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Elvi, its always Friday at my house :lipsrsealed:
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Chuff has been unfortunate, but lets not lose sight of the that almost exactly the same DMF system is used on pretty much everything these days! and that includes as far as I'm aware, all of the VAG group of cars, and for quite a few years at that! Parts prices for ALL DMF equipped cars are horrendous.. where Chuff will come out on top here, is that he is surrounded by Vauxhall people, with exactly the correct kit, and knowledge to do the job, which is one of the reasons, he felt it wise to jump ship
The rest he can write off to experience, but please, Chuff has not made any mistake buying a Vauxhall over anything else
Thom
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Except there's an alternative to the DMF for VWs, but apparently not for Vauxhall.... unless something's crept out of the woodwork by now.
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I wouldn't replace a dmf on a diesel with a smf have you heard how they sound after? And the fact they cost as much as the dmf anyway
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have you heard how they sound after? And the fact they cost as much as the dmf anyway
What, like a taxi? :grin:
At least the fecker shouldn't break again.
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Except there's an alternative to the DMF for VWs, but apparently not for Vauxhall.... unless something's crept out of the woodwork by now.
I'm sure the lads at work have replaced DMF's on Vauxhalls, with traditional Flywheel setups... I'll ask tomorrow, as its not really my Department :smiley:
Thom
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And you can all stop laughing now :kiss:
No point rushing into this 'stopping' malarky. :grin:
I understand the Polo's still OK? :lipsrsealed:
Polo may be sold now :lipsrsealed: (probably should have kept it!) :laugh:
You buying is bud?
Nick
No mate, did ask about it for my dads missus but Chuff advised against it for what she requires.. It had some serious interest from a fella at the show so wondered if the guy went for it.
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theres a guys round birm ends (warwick road) and his a clutch specialist and had the same prob with a DMF for a vaux he was replacing it every 3months! and he stated that it was a feck up from the dealers or the manufacturar! hope you get it sorted!
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Sad times Chuff bud, hope it gets resolved and carries on being a good bruiser for ya.
Nick
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Chuff has been unfortunate, but lets not lose sight of the that almost exactly the same DMF system is used on pretty much everything these days! and that includes as far as I'm aware, all of the VAG group of cars, and for quite a few years at that! Parts prices for ALL DMF equipped cars are horrendous.. where Chuff will come out on top here, is that he is surrounded by Vauxhall people, with exactly the correct kit, and knowledge to do the job, which is one of the reasons, he felt it wise to jump ship
The rest he can write off to experience, but please, Chuff has not made any mistake buying a Vauxhall over anything else
Thom
A man with some sense. Although I will agree with DH if there's truth in his comment after the one quoted. I wouldn't buy a Vectra due to issues they have, unless I worked at a dealer cause then you know you're in safe hands.........
Passat TDI, 3 years old, 28 thousand miles.
Hello bill of over a grand as the DMF goes AND at the time, there was no SMF replacement for that engine.
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You wouldn't want a SMF on a TDI Bellend. It'd vibrate like poop.
At the end of the day, Chuff'll come out on top, as Thom said he's surrounded by people who can do the work, however if it had been a Golf/Passat etc....it'd be even more £££ for Chuff.
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You wouldn't want a SMF on a TDI Bellend. It'd vibrate like poop.
Fair enough, to be honest, I have no idea, DMF are new to me.
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well the old girl lives . and goes soooooooooooooooooooooo much better than before.
New glow plug and starter motor refurb so all is well
Thom, thanks
DH :kiss: see you satdee
other white noise .................................................
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Welcome to world of diesel ownership :rolleyes:
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Glad its sorted :cool: and hopefully thats the end of the problems.... :lipsrsealed:
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its a vauxhall steve :kiss: booked an hours slot next week already :laugh:
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Chuff just read this thread sorry to hear but in less than a month for you to experience these type of problems and you state it came from a trader how come he is not sorting it out?
Car must be fit for purpose and reliable for a reasonable length of time based on the purchase price.
If the dealer and I quote you is washig his hands of it. Then you really should consider taking action against him.
It annoys the hel out of me when people allow dealers to do this as gives good dealers a bad name as we are all tarred with the same brush.
If you want any help or advice on what to do next drop me a pm as over the years dealt directly with trading standards over a few issues so know how to approach the dealer to get best outcome.
I assume you have it in writting he refused to pay for a replacement dual mass fly wheel? This would not be considered to be fair wear and tear based on your purchase price
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cheers robi, I am taking advice already but if not then I will be in touch :smiley:
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Only just seen this as ive been on holiday Sorry to hear bud :cry:
At least you had the right people to sort it :smiley:
Glad its all ok now :cool:
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After today this is the least of my worries :lipsrsealed:
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After today this is the least of my worries :lipsrsealed:
What you done, confess :grin: :grin: :grin:
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well got the bill thru yesterday for the repair work, :shocked:
its good to do some unpaid overtime the week before a not so large invoice heads your way :cool:
Welcome to world of diesel ownership :rolleyes:
3rd diesel for me, and despite the size of it, still returning mid 50's on the old front :cool:
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full functional test of ABS carried out . :shocked:
new pants please. :sick:
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:grin:
Nick
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the f**king car is jinxed on the A34 to and from southampton :lipsrsealed:
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wassup with it now?...
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wassup with it now?...
full functional test of ABS carried out . :shocked:
new pants please. :sick:
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wassup with it now?...
full functional test of ABS carried out . :shocked:
new pants please. :sick:
:wink:
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ah ok so what brought on the "test"?
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a old gentleman, a honda civic , and a non indicated change of lane. :shocked:
and a closing speed difference of about 60 :lipsrsealed:
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Dam civic drivers!
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w4nkers the lot of them :laugh:
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
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hope you are well Matey :wink:
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Tempted to press report on that! Hahahaha.
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:laugh:
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hope you are well Matey :wink:
Mostly driving around in my civic like a wayne kerr :grin: But nah im all good, thanks for asking! :smiley: I would ask how you are but it seems your life is throwing up interesting events on a daily basis :grin:
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suprised the DMF didn't just get welded up and a quick skim after to put it back into true
welded loads of flywheels where there has been no SMF conversion kit and never had a problem with it. but if you think vhauxhall flywheels are bad try hyundia they can and will fail sub 10k miles but there again they are held together with washer thats just more or less crimped onto a tube through the center of the flywheel i've had loads of them on the bench eveyone has had the exact same fail most will repair in 5 mins, but they are that bad if have a new flywheel come in the washer gets welded before fitting
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no danny, proper job done :grin:
Winter wheels purchased today, just need the tyres to go on them :smiley:
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Winter wheels purchased today, just need the tyres to go on them :smiley:
You're keen. Expecting snow?
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You're keen. Expecting snow?
My god, have you not scene the Daily Fail?! We're all going to be covered in 6 foot of it!
I wonder how well those barges we were looking at handle in the snow :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
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Winter wheels purchased today, just need the tyres to go on them :smiley:
You're keen. Expecting snow?
now now thomas, winter wheels arent just for snow.
and they tyres will be a BIG costs so getting sorted month by month :kiss:
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I thought the planet was going to roll over and England was going to be the new Siberia after this Jamaican summer they have been expecting :huh:
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not bad for winters :smiley:
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winter wheels chuff???? :huh:
when i wer' eh lad.....
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well during my absence the old girl got MOT'd , cambelt changed, new key cut and programmed all for a very respectable £250.
it DOES pay to buy the make your garage is after all, Thom, you were right with your advice :afro:
so after nearly 4k, a respectable high 40s mpg is being returned on the daily commute which includes the 3 car challenge :undecided: :lipsrsealed:
Next up towbar . . . . .
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3 car challenge :grin: :grin: :grin:
more like ten cars :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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i got a 500 car challenge lined up for 2 weeks time :lipsrsealed:
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:lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Bit late to join in the topic but, Looks a nice example, I just sold an 06 plate dark blue SRi CDTi one,
Used to enjoy sitting in the middle lane on the motorway & watching cars approach with caution :rolleyes:
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i would have loved a dark blue one.
oh and the plates on it now, now more polis interest, :cool:
well not regarding the old owners :lipsrsealed:
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well it nearly got cleaned this week, but it never, Roll on 2012, might even break out the sponge :laugh:
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well it nearly got cleaned this week, but it never, Roll on 2012, might even break out the sponge :laugh:
thats the spirit! dirt rules :cool: :cool:
on a side note.. i used to have a gent that would come into work holding a dirty tissue every couple of weeks asking if we had a bin. Really nice dude used to clean my number plate for me :grin:
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A sponge!
Guy will faint!
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i saw Chuff today... :lipsrsealed:
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i saw Chuff today... :lipsrsealed:
But did he have a sponge and one bucket of water?
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i saw Chuff today... :lipsrsealed:
And my lovely clean car :grin:
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vectra 1 - Bambi 0 :lipsrsealed:
Will be attempting to reclip in the bumper tomorrow :rolleyes:
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vectra 1 - Bambi 0 :lipsrsealed:
Will be attempting to reclip in the bumper tomorrow :rolleyes:
:lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Dare I ask for pics?
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vectra 1 - Bambi 0 :lipsrsealed:
Will be attempting to reclip in the bumper tomorrow :rolleyes:
:lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Dare I ask for pics?
you can dare ask, :evil:
you will get told to go forth and multipy :smiley:
big smudge thru all the dirt :lipsrsealed:
and to be fair to most it will just look like a normal badly fitted vauxhall front bumper :grin:
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bambi for dinner tonight then?
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Had that at his bbq birthday
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Had that at his bbq birthday
:laugh: so we did, i remember being told that the next day :grin:
bumper clipped back in ok :afro:
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you never saw it being chopped up :sick:
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Did we?
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Did we?
yeah, think you had departed nick , which is a good thing cos
you never saw it being chopped up :sick:
Sawn i heard :laugh:
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I eating Bambi and so does MrsH!
Nick
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Well i have conceeded :huh:
And Finally :undecided:
Had to wash it. :grin:
Couldn't see the rear number plate, rear parking sensors were full of crap and the headlights were like candles , still I had a wash in hand so getting paid to clean your own car isn't too bad I suppose :grin:
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In that situtaion i simply sponge the headlamps, tail lamps and the plate. Car good to go! :smiley:
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parrot MKi9200 car kit fitted. :smiley:
new speakers all round ( bought not fitted yet too hungover ) :lipsrsealed:
sunscreen blinds bought and fitted, no dazzling HIDs following me no more :cool:
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Fitted the speakers yet? :rolleyes:
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nah, still too hungover, :laugh:
and had a daughter to move out :cool:
but just read up on the door card removal :afro:
Quick trip to halfrauds tomorrow for a T25 bit and hopefully they be done weather permitting. :wink:
PS, hows the mini going, no updates for ages :rolleyes:
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nah, still too hungover, :laugh:
and had a daughter to move out :cool:
but just read up on the door card removal :afro:
Quick trip to halfrauds tomorrow for a T25 bit and hopefully they be done weather permitting. :wink:
PS, hows the mini going, no updates for ages :rolleyes:
Good stuff :afro:
Will update the mini thread in a bit :wink:
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This isn't bad in all fairness for trims etc:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_530627_langId_-1_categoryId_165572
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This isn't bad in all fairness for trims etc:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_530627_langId_-1_categoryId_165572
link didnt work before but does now, looks good, with trade it should be a good buy, muchos.
And i thought the car had broken itself again,
clicked thru 575 miles
and the fuel gauge hadnt hit red
and the light hadnt come on :shocked:
but alas, 2 miles later and it did, still not bad from a lardy vauxhall :cool:
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Make a nice tow car Chuff MK1 on the back :cool: :cool: :laugh:
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well it made it thru Friday 13th without issue :laugh:
shame it had a VERY close encounter with a hedge this week :cry: It has some unwanted stripes down the side :rolleyes:
on the positive side, I picked up 2 part worn goodyears, with 5mm of tread, for Sweet F A :cool: gotta love lease car tyre change policies :laugh:
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well it made it thru Friday 13th without issue :laugh:
shame it had a VERY close encounter with a hedge this week :cry: It has some unwanted stripes down the side :rolleyes:
on the positive side, I picked up 2 part worn goodyears, with 5mm of tread, for Sweet F A :cool: gotta love lease car tyre change policies :laugh:
Something about Friday 13th good for tyres? You do have £30 quid on me tho. :grin:
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well the first part of the next modification has been purchased
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/22f11072.jpg)
next up the expensive bits :lipsrsealed:
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Nice :cool: :cool:
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A dog cage eh? Dogs can be expensive if you buy a big one.
Nick
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A dog cage eh? Dogs can be expensive if you buy a big one.
Nick
Poodle FTW :wink:
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:grin:
That's my return parts cage :lipsrsealed:
Now anyone recommend a custom exhaust place near me
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:grin:
That's my return parts cage :lipsrsealed:
Now anyone recommend a custom exhaust place near me
Ask Rhyso what the name of the place he used they were spot on - not sure if its a national company though :undecided:
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cheers rich, sure he will see this and post. :wink:
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:grin:
That's my return parts cage :lipsrsealed:
Now anyone recommend a custom exhaust place near me
wherebouts are you? powerflow in slough have always been good for me, if thats not to far for you (i assume you havent moved yet)
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cheers dazza :afro:
heard that name on the veccie forum too
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:grin:
That's my return parts cage :lipsrsealed:
Now anyone recommend a custom exhaust place near me
Ask Rhyso what the name of the place he used they were spot on - not sure if its a national company though :undecided:
Sadly not but if you fancy a trip down to Cardiff then I will recommend ProSpeed :afro:
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Chuff do you need help with Googling again?
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no thanks len.
couldnt justify the expense of a custom system,
then up pops
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:cool:
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tidy :cool:
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so i can give a more distributed smoke cloud :evil:
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no thanks len.
couldnt justify the expense of a custom system,
then up pops
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/KGrHqVHJ8E7uG9ofBPFDzY6zQ60_12.jpg)
:cool:
lovely jubbly!!
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hopefully, and then to get it fitted at work for free will be even better :grin:
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:huh:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/e2b1b3e6.jpg)
:laugh:
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New coat stand? :laugh:
Well is it fitted yet? :grin:
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no, only came today, and work is a tad manic at the moment :lipsrsealed:
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:huh:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/e2b1b3e6.jpg)
:laugh:
bring out the gimp...
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That's shady in there?
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:grin: :laugh:
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That's shady in there?
sat on the floor and unwrapped it yesterday nick when i was stuck on the kitchen floor :lipsrsealed:
I can confirm, no shady.
And it will hopefully be fitted tomorrow. :cool:
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That's shady in there?
sat on the floor and unwrapped it yesterday nick when i was stuck on the kitchen floor :lipsrsealed:
I can confirm, no shady.
And it will hopefully be fitted tomorrow. :cool:
:cool: Dont forget the pics.
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well its all done
the jigsaw puzzle pieces.
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/53396ebb.jpg)
old system came off easily,
then we hit the BIGGEST problem of the day, the bumper trim, what a TeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaT of a job to get that off,
so in the end i got it off the easy way
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/448db945.jpg)
then the new ( but old ) system went on, a breeze, but it was a genuine system which helped
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/86703595.jpg)
and back on the floor, dual smoke machine functional test carried out
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/7189b22c.jpg)
:smiley:
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looking good chuff :cool: :cool:
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Improvement :smiley:
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looking good chuff :cool: :cool:
yep, looks much better :wink:
Improvement :smiley:
:afro:
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looking good chuff :cool: :cool:
yep, looks much better :wink:
Improvement :smiley:
:afro:
u got vxr rims on it yet chuff :smiley:
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Tidy :cool:
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Looks good mate.
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u got vxr rims on it yet chuff :smiley:
not a chance, they crack, OFTEN :shocked:
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u got vxr rims on it yet chuff :smiley:
not a chance, they crack, OFTEN :shocked:
never had a problem with them on my estate vectra in the 16mth i had it an the roads up here are sh**e :smiley:
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19" snowflakes are made of cheese from what i have seen on the veccie forum, and from the MOT guys at work finding cracks in them :shocked:
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19" snowflakes are made of cheese from what i have seen on the veccie forum, and from the MOT guys at work finding cracks in them :shocked:
do they wheels from a mk5 astra 888 fit the vectra :smiley:
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do be fair barry, going from 195/50-15 t0 215/50-17s i am :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: at the price difference, without going upto 19s :cry:
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do be fair barry, going from 195/50-15 t0 215/50-17s i am :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: at the price difference, without going upto 19s :cry:
was 18s on the triple 8 mk5 with 235/40 18 an i agree the tyres were expensive
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/888.jpg)
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Great stuff Chuff :cool: :afro:
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Looks loads better with a 'small' change :afro:
PS: after 1pm OK for you tomorrow?
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yep, text me where n when.
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(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/86703595.jpg)
Smoking in the workshop hey? Health and Safety at Work act 1974...................
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electronic ciggie lewy, some people will try owt to give up :laugh:
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Hahaha, I've got a bloke smoking one of those plastic tampons whilst working. Don't think he realises how much of a c0ck he looks!
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saw some bloke having a right go at someone in a pub for having one, :shocked: :laugh:
and getting up earlier is bad for my wallet, just been looking at replacement rims :lipsrsealed:
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so the gimp exhaust is fitted... looks :cool:
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fooking things has gone wrong,
:rolleyes:
again
:rolleyes:
rear number plate light has failed :laugh:
best book it into work tomorrow :grin:
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:grin:
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tis not funny rich, the reg plate is filthy, might just remove the other bulb too :laugh:
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tis not funny rich, the reg plate is filthy, might just remove the other bulb too :laugh:
:laugh: that number plate would look better on another car.......... :lipsrsealed:
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All fixed . 22 pence :shocked:
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All fixed . 22 pence :shocked:
they make you pay for a bulb? :huh:
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All fixed . 22 pence :shocked:
they make you pay for a bulb? :huh:
:laugh: Gits
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All fixed . 22 pence :shocked:
they make you pay for a bulb? :huh:
everything is accounted for, so yes :smiley:
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All fixed . 22 pence :shocked:
they make you pay for a bulb? :huh:
everything is accounted for, so yes :smiley:
just like it was in the RAF? :grin:
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All fixed . 22 pence :shocked:
they make you pay for a bulb? :huh:
everything is accounted for, so yes :smiley:
just like it was in the RAF? :grin:
i had an accounting account in the RAF :lipsrsealed: :wink:
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well i nearly pooped mesen at 2am, god does this thing leave a twin trail from the exhaust when its cold engine wise and fookin freezing outside
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/efd75752.jpg)
:shocked:
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minus 10 :shocked: :shocked:
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took the old girl to a local meet,
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF4479.jpg)
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF4478.jpg)
not a bad turn out for ya a breakfast meet and natter, 13 cars, and this is just a south central meet, better than we get at most big shows :lipsrsealed:
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well i nearly pooped mesen at 2am, god does this thing leave a twin trail from the exhaust when its cold engine wise and fookin freezing outside
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/efd75752.jpg)
:shocked:
Fook me that's cold!... Thought it was bad enough where I was...
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Impressive turnout. Makes you wonder about the dub scene sometimes, maybe it's too many shows/meets that's the problem? Got the mx5 on the club stand at Japfest and we have 56 cars on the stand and 76 members in attendance!!!!!
Nick
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purely a vectra c and signum forum too :huh:
they have regional sections, this is south central. :lipsrsealed:
but the breakfast is worth travelling for, as steve rhyso and cookie will confirm :afro:
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purely a vectra c and signum forum too :huh:
they have regional sections, this is south central. :lipsrsealed:
but the breakfast is worth travelling for, as steve rhyso and cookie will confirm :afro:
its less than 5 minutes from you... i'd hardly call that travelling! :laugh:
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:rolleyes: i didnt mean me, one lad came up from southampton :tongue:
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:rolleyes: i didnt mean me, one lad came up from southampton :tongue:
thats a long way to go for breakfast!!
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:rolleyes: i didnt mean me, one lad came up from southampton :tongue:
thats a long way to go for breakfast!!
to be fair, it was an excuse to take the Vxr out :laugh:
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I was supposed ot be going to Silverstone for Breakfast tomorrow for the Pistonheads Sunday Service but it's been postponed until March. Always worth getting up early for a petrolhead breakfast.
Nick
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Fox's diner? OM nom nom nom
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Fox's diner? OM nom nom nom
formally known as yes :wink:
I was supposed ot be going to Silverstone for Breakfast tomorrow for the Pistonheads Sunday Service but it's been postponed until March. Always worth getting up early for a petrolhead breakfast.
Nick
Cos its a bit cold, all the fair weather owners didnt wanna get the cars all dirty ?
:lipsrsealed:
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Nah, Silverstone H&S peeps pulled the plug sadly.
Nick
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:shocked: :rolleyes: fooking sad state of affairs.
h cafe put cones out to keep an area just for us :laugh:
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mmmm H's breakie, wouldn't mind having one when am not seriously hung over.. :lipsrsealed:
Did you have the big un Chuff?
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you need to ask steve :grin: :laugh:
just like
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/IMG_0096.jpg)
:smug:
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I thought there was an extraordinary large number of Vectras when I drove past there this morning :grin: and there weren't that many when I did go past too, I did think it had something to do with you as well :grin:
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Booked it in Again :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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What you done to it now?
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Well it would seem the old girl has had a slight issue since I have had her :lipsrsealed:
and I put it down to being a diesel and taking ages to warm up, circa 8-9 miles. :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
but the thermostat hasnt been fully closing for a fair while going by the marks inside :huh:
and had then failed fully open on satdee. :rolleyes:
So today I had a new one fitted, some nice fresh anti freeze, and they even fixed the seeping from the bleed point :afro:
Bang goes this months overtime money :grin: :laugh:
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Well it would seem the old girl has had a slight issue since I have had her :lipsrsealed:
and I put it down to being a diesel and taking ages to warm up, circa 8-9 miles. :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
but the thermostat hasnt been fully closing for a fair while going by the marks inside :huh:
and had then failed fully open on satdee. :rolleyes:
So today I had a new one fitted, some nice fresh anti freeze, and they even fixed the seeping from the bleed point :afro:
Bang goes this months overtime money :grin: :laugh:
at least it is sorted :cool:
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proved a soot chucker have leave a perfect 11's for about 30 foot down the road :lipsrsealed:
might need some new tyres Tomorrow :embarassed:
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doesn't it have abs?
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Knowing Chuff, I'm guessing the 11's were caused by a rather enthusiastic burst of acceleration, rather than stamping on the brakes :grin:
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Yet more front near side corner damage :rolleyes:
Pheasant at cruising speeds on the a34 this morning
Mrs chuff and daughter not impressed as I was laughing so much as the car behind was covered in the blood n guts sprayed out the back of mine :laugh: .
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planned its route for the easter weekend, lets hope i can get fuel :lipsrsealed:
597 miles :laugh:
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Turbo has got VERY whistlely today :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
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Turbo has got VERY whistlely today :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
:shocked: :lipsrsealed:
Cheap for you though :wink:
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Turbo has got VERY whistlely today :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
:shocked: :lipsrsealed:
Cheap for you though :wink:
alas no, well cheaper, but not that cheap :cry:
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Want to stop booting it everywhere :lipsrsealed: :kiss:
The spend on this is catching my mk4 up :lipsrsealed: :grin: :sad:
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erm, its bad steve, but it aint THAT bad :kiss:
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bugger :sad: have you had a quote from your work?
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had the quote from the day after it had the dmf done :lipsrsealed:
:laugh: :grin:
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Is it not something you can do yourself? You're pretty handy with a spanner and hammer :wink:
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its gotta last til June, so i got everything crossed :lipsrsealed:
Just the May Day weekend away to North Wales to consider :laugh:
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Is it definately the turbo and not one of the v belt rollers? I know someone who changed the turbo on their vectra for what turned out to be a £30 roller! Worth a look!
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Oh this is deffo the turbo, 6 vauxhall fitters have all driven / repaired / mot'd / replaced bits on it. :wink:
Its the turbo :evil:
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Hopefully it lasts longer than then, eh? Fingers crossed!
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gave it a day off :grin: , lickle day out for the golf :cool:
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Turbos eh? :rolleyes:
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vauxhalls in general i would say len :laugh: :grin:
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still whistling, :lipsrsealed:
least I can play tunes with it in traffic :laugh: :grin:
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still whistling, :lipsrsealed:
least I can play tunes with it in traffic :laugh: :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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BOOM BOOM POW
Let me map the sooty chucker and you'll have some clattering to go with your whistling :evil: :laugh: :laugh:
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Its fine mine whistles and the turbo is only 20k old
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BOOM BOOM POW
Let me map the sooty chucker and you'll have some clattering to go with your whistling :evil: :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh: :grin: can i blame you then >?
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Its fine mine whistles and the turbo is only 20k old
will take you out in it steve, its bad now :lipsrsealed:
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BOOM BOOM POW
Let me map the sooty chucker and you'll have some clattering to go with your whistling :evil: :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh: :grin: can i blame you then >?
Nope; I don't write the maps :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:
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Its fine mine whistles and the turbo is only 20k old
will take you out in it steve, its bad now :lipsrsealed:
Just do what I do and turn the radio up a few clicks :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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Its fine mine whistles and the turbo is only 20k old
will take you out in it steve, its bad now :lipsrsealed:
Just do what I do and turn the radio up a few clicks :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
ITS ON FULL ALREADY :laugh:
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Can you play this song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vgl02sglI
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Get a iPod as well and then turn the radio up on full
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Can you play this song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vgl02sglI
no, but i can do a great polis siren :grin: :laugh:
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PPE - ear protectors for the noise, mask for the soot :kiss: :grin:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/earmask.jpg)
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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took it to north wales - got 50+ mpg :smug:
put it in the hedge, again, added to the nearside scratches :rolleyes:
priced up a towbar :lipsrsealed:
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took it to north wales - got 50+ mpg :smug:
put it in the hedge, again, added to the nearside scratches :rolleyes:
priced up a towbar :lipsrsealed:
Getting a track car? :laugh:
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well if the bungalow i am viewing on satdee is suitable, then the vectra could be going :huh:
its 3 miles from work, so the golf will become the daily :shocked:
and the vectra money will be buying me a toy :lipsrsealed:
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Well it is a Vauxhall, so it'll be another Lego toy then! :laugh:
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A new toy? :lipsrsealed:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201219469359227/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/m5/make/bmw/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/ox100pj?logcode=p
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Well it is a Vauxhall, so it'll be another Lego toy then! :laugh:
nah, already bought the next lego one :grin:
Jay, wont be buying german next. :lipsrsealed:
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Is there anything else? :shocked:
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oooooooooooo, :huh: :undecided:
the whistling noise of the turdbo has now been joined by what can only be described as a whine of a supercharger :shocked:
shame my car doesnt have one :grin: :laugh:
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BOOM BOOM POWWWWWWWWWW!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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turbo search has begun, as the daily commute has just been extended for 12 months :lipsrsealed:
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you and Rhys should start thinking about a name for your exclusive 'kill the turbo' club now :shocked:
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isn't this is meant to be a project thread. It's more like a "lets see how quickly i can replace everything on it without improving it" thread?
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i am improving it, i have lightened it, not much but there is a bit less paint all down the passenger side now :laugh:
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you and Rhys should start thinking about a name for your exclusive 'kill the turbo' club now :shocked:
compared to your kill the golf club you mean :lipsrsealed:
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its not the Turbo :cool:
its summat to do with a lot of stuff I have had changed.
So in the mean time, i have a Works Combo 1.3 CDTi to rock about in :cool:
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its not the Turbo :cool:
its summat to do with a lot of stuff I have had changed.
So in the mean time, i have a Works Combo 1.3 CDTi to rock about in :cool:
Don't thrash the combo too much :wink: :laugh:
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its fully signwritten Rich, i driving like miss daisy ( ish )
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its fully signwritten Rich, i driving like miss daisy ( ish )
Ah nice of them to sort you with that :cool:
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it was that or a bog standard 1.8 petrol vectra :sick:
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well, 3 minutes on the ramp and the problem is resolved.
Not the Turbo :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
not the alternator thats under warranty :rolleyes:
not the tensioner thats under warranty :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
not the belt :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
but the bottom idler pulley, :sick:
15 minutes later and £30 for the pulley and I am back to just my whistling turbo and no supercharger whine :grin: :laugh:
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so what do we reckon the problems gonna be next week? :grin: :grin: :grin:
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next week :huh:
your hoping, 4 days left of this week :laugh:
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next week :huh:
your hoping, 4 days left of this week :laugh:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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:wink: put it this way, if this was a dub, the Vauxhall lads would be fcuked.
parts on tap, nadda.
and as i am going to be sticking 1200+ miles a month on it, its suiting its purpose very well :smiley:
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well the Old girl was taken out by someone who knows diesels well. :lipsrsealed:
and a :afro: was forthcoming :grin:
Seems for a Lardy old Git she goes well, and doesnt smoke like his mk4 :grin: :laugh:
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Remap time :lipsrsealed: :evil:
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Followed by kaboom :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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well the old lardar$e made it over to the IOW
and got foooooooking filthy :rolleyes:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/8d39ce0b.jpg)
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the " slight " occasional bang has progressed to a loud clunk on a regular basis.
so on the ramp it went again :rolleyes:
£3.24 later and a NEVER ordered part at out place is on order and shall be here monday
we have done loads of rear outer anti roll bar bushes, but never inners :lipsrsealed:
it would seem I have been " Using " the lardy soot chucker :laugh:
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Boi haz skilz
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aye, least my bills are getting smaller as ownership goes on.
Next up - Towbar :lipsrsealed:
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mmm bike rack....
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mmm bike rack....
Im thinking VAG recovery service
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mmm bike rack....
fook off :rolleyes:
mmm bike rack....
Im thinking VAG recovery service
:grin:
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how many suitcases can you fit in your boot?
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how many suitcases can you fit in your boot?
wtf, u posh cnut, suitcase :rolleyes:
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Bike travel case, same size as a suitcase....seeing as you don't want a bike rack on the back.... :tongue:
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you can fcuk off with the bike idea - unless its good for autobahn speed limits :evil:
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Thats why I ask about suitcases, how many you get in the boot
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fcuk knows - do i look like a suitcase kinda person :tongue:
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fcuk knows - do i look like a suitcase kinda person :tongue:
More of a rucksack person I would say. :lipsrsealed:
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fcuk knows - do i look like a suitcase kinda person :tongue:
More of a rucksack person I would say. :lipsrsealed:
:grin:
steady, but i was thinking bin bags :grin:
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fcuk knows - do i look like a suitcase kinda person :tongue:
More of a rucksack person I would say. :lipsrsealed:
:grin:
steady, but i was thinking bin bags :grin:
Need to careful with bin bags, it would look like the Mrs is chucking you out. :grin:
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how many suitcases can you fit in your boot?
dunno, you tell me
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/588a47f1.jpg)
:grin:
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Thats alright my bike case and everyone else can have bin bags.... :grin:
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it would seem vectra dont fly well, :rolleyes: or maybe it was the landing . . . .. . ..
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/3e9e37ea.jpg)
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Natural position for a vauxhall.. :smiley:
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1000 miles for the last 8 days - cant fault the old girl,
a tank and 3/4s of fuel and a fcuk load of dead flies :laugh:
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100 miles for the last 8 days - cant fault the old girl,
a tank and 3/4s of fuel and a fcuk load of dead flies :laugh:
Seems like a bag of shyte with that milage and fuel usage if you ask me.
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:rolleyes:
:lipsrsealed:
:kiss:
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100 miles for the last 8 days - cant fault the old girl,
a tank and 3/4s of fuel and a fcuk load of dead flies :laugh:
Seems like a bag of shyte with that milage and fuel usage if you ask me.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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well if your " liberated " goodies wont fit in ya mates van :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
have it hanging out ya arse instead :laugh: :grin:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/2f76cd17.jpg)
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Did you buy that ebay item??
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Did you buy that ebay item??
Nope
But it had to happen :huh:
people have been waiting for it to happen :lipsrsealed:
and today it Happened
work was quiet
so i used up all my T break time I havent taken this week and :undecided:
I washed the Vectra :laugh: :grin: :kiss:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/0787772d.jpg)
:smiley:
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Holy Sh!?, It's silver. Who knew. haha :grin:
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:laugh:
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Come do mine if you want :wink:
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bring it up then :smiley:
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Well its a year this weekend :shocked: since I called Rhyso and sent him to look at the Vectra for me :laugh:
and despite one LARGE issue, :rolleyes: and a few minors it has served me VERY well. :cool:
infact it has served me BEYOND my own estimations :lipsrsealed:
I nearly replaced it this week :evil: with an identical one, but 2 years younger and a third of the miles, but alas it was too pricey even with the boss giving me a deal on mine. that said, mine " in trade " is only 500 less than what I paid for this 12 months ago :smiley:
So, 100k will be seen tomorrow on my way to Telford, a towbar will be going on next month and some new tyres before it goes to the Ring in October :evil:
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oh and it would seem it was silver vectra day at work today
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/Untitled-9.jpg)
:grin:
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1 year bloody hell doesnt time fly!!! Wasnt a bad buy TBH :smiley:
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1 year bloody hell doesnt time fly!!! Wasnt a bad buy TBH :smiley:
Aye, so was quite fitting when this happened a year to the day since I bought it
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/3677712B-BFD6-4DF9-B52D-52C7B42A4602-119-0000003AE77D19E4.jpg)
:laugh:
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1 year bloody hell doesnt time fly!!! Wasnt a bad buy TBH :smiley:
Aye, so was quite fitting when this happened a year to the day since I bought it
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/3677712B-BFD6-4DF9-B52D-52C7B42A4602-119-0000003AE77D19E4.jpg)
:laugh:
the speedo got stuck did it? common on the vectras :laugh:
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Surprised its stuck at 70 knowing who much of a lead foot Chuffs got...
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Surprised its stuck at 70 knowing who much of a lead foot Chuffs got...
that was yesterdays sedate journey home - for obvious reasons :laugh: :grin: :sick:
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:grin: :grin: :grin: Done a few of them :lipsrsealed:
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bunny rabbits x 2 to be added to the kill list :sick:
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thought it best to actually check this over as its off on a little trip to the Fatherland :shocked:
it might even have a trip round a little known toll road too :lipsrsealed:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/vectlc.jpg)
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You refitted the slicks?? :huh: :evil: :grin:
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slick fronts have gone to the rear, really slick rears on the front :grin: :laugh:
new tyres are in the boot ready for free fitment on monday - gotta love camskills - £130 a pair for Falkens :smug:
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free towbar - its good to rant at ya boss :whistle:
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free towbar - its good to rant at ya boss :whistle:
how come?
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how come?
Because if you're Chuff and you rant at your boss, you get a free towbar.
Duh.
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how come?
Because if you're Chuff and you rant at your boss, you get a free towbar.
Duh.
well how bizarre :huh:
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free towbar - its good to rant at ya boss :whistle:
how come?
how come what ?
1, I want a towbar
B, I rant at my boss
iii, it was free
:undecided:
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415 miles
4 country's
And just over 1/2 A tank of fuel :wink:
Job done :cool:
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1003 miles for the 4 days, 57.1 mpg on the way down :cool:
needs a fooking good clean now :laugh:
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1003 miles for the 4 days, 57.1 mpg on the way down :cool:
needs a fooking good clean now :laugh:
know anyone that can clean it?
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Gotta get it thru its mot first :whistle:
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Gotta get it thru its mot first :whistle:
shouldn't be a problem at your place! :smiley:
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:whistle: it would seem I have a noticeable amount of blue smoke on start up :lipsrsealed:
Not what I wanted to hear when I got to work this morning :cry:
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Not the howling turbo?
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:cry: could well be :lipsrsealed:
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Should have bought a Rover. :grin:
Hope it's nothing expensive bud. :cool:
Nick
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Well it's getting mot'd as I type :laugh:
Lets see how it smokes during the test :lipsrsealed:
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Sat in the viewing area - beats working :laugh:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/8F92854B-1BF4-466E-8484-2C3163657668-845-0000017305A78454.jpg)
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Should have bought a Rover. :grin:
Hope it's nothing expensive bud. :cool:
Nick
would ask wayne about that 1 :grin: :grin:
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Should have bought a Rover. :grin:
Hope it's nothing expensive bud. :cool:
Nick
would ask wayne about that 1 :grin: :grin:
:laugh: :laugh:
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So what's the verdict?
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:whistle:
It passed :lipsrsealed:
3 advisories, undertray, rear brakes worn and slight brake inbalance
And the smoke test was well under the limits :huh:
Will have to keep an eye on the smoke for a while :undecided:
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:whistle:
It passed :lipsrsealed:
3 advisories, undertray, rear brakes worn and slight brake inbalance
And the smoke test was well under the limits :huh:
Will have to keep an eye on the smoke for a while :undecided:
excellent.. well done that man!
at least you don't have to go far to get any work done! :D
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Good news!
I can't wait to put the Golf in for an MOT. I'm expecting the failure and advisory list to be printed on a whole roll of toilet paper. :grin:
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I can't wait to put the Golf in for an MOT.
Got a date for that?
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Not really no. It goes in for paint in the first week of November. After that it depends how long it takes me to put it all back together after discovering I've lost bits :grin: (Which reminds me I need to pick up the windscreen and get some fuel lines)
Before Christmas is the plan so I can get in any parts required and use the time off work to get it through a retest (Depending on how badly it fails). Sprint, Solo and Hillclimb season kicks off mid March so that is the ultimate deadline for it being back on the road and ready to compete. It would also mark 12 months since I took it to bits.
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seems the car is a tad dirty :whistle:
was suggested I washed it :whistle: :whistle:
i said right after I have had a shave and cut my hair :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
:laugh:
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seems the car is a tad dirty :whistle:
was suggested I washed it :whistle: :whistle:
i said right after I have had a shave and cut my hair :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
:laugh:
to be honest i wouldn't wash it either with that mitt that you showed me earlier in the week!
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Tis ok - I jet washed the wash MIT :grin:
Cleaned the car too, well the headlights :laugh:
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little trip to silverstone, :cool:
goes places it shouldnt, :huh:
apparently it wasnt a road, it was a rough footpath :laugh:
now makes noises it shouldnt :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
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its all Rhyso's fault :laugh:
a little box of trickery is in the post :whistle:
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its all Rhyso's fault :laugh:
a little box of trickery is in the post :whistle:
which does what?
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Makes it go KKKKKKAAAAABBBBBOOOOOMMMMMBBBBBB :lipsrsealed:
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:laugh:
:whistle:
:lipsrsealed:
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Makes it go KKKKKKAAAAABBBBBOOOOOMMMMMBBBBBB :lipsrsealed:
:grin:
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its all Rhyso's fault :laugh:
a little box of trickery is in the post :whistle:
Ha you bought this so you couldnt say it was my fault!!! :tongue: :laugh:
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its all Rhyso's fault :laugh:
a little box of trickery is in the post :whistle:
Ha you bought this so you couldnt say it was my fault!!! :tongue: :laugh:
Oh yes :laugh:
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Something ecu related??
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Well that's the barge :sick: again
Diagnosed by the end of the morning cuppa
Parts ordered and on the van for delivery by 8:05am and will be slotted in this avo :lipsrsealed:
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What a sickly child.
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Tis ok though ! Under warranty to no charge :smug:
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Thought your turbo had gone pop for a moment then :lipsrsealed:
Did you fit that box of tricks?
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Nah - that's still whistling away :laugh:
And no :lipsrsealed:
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whats wrong with it then? :rolleyes:
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Thermostat is stuck open ! So won't get warm even on my journey to work !
Been playing up since the Germany trip but this morning temp gauge didn't move above 70
Quick tech2 and new parts ordered under warranty - which is nice :smiley:
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That's about as winning as a Vauxhall can get.
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Just proves I made the right choice for a daily that It can be diagnosed and fixed cheaply and easily at work :wink:
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Seems old whistler the turbo is a tad worse for wear :lipsrsealed:
Infact it's very :sick:
Spooling up with car say on idle is not good :whistle:
Still - estimate for replacement was as bad as expected :grin:
Just gotta tell the wife chrimbo is cancelled :laugh:
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I love the fact that despite the amount of failures you have had with this car you still defend it as being a wise purchase because you can get it fixed quickly at work.... If it was any other situation.... :whistle: :laugh:
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if it was a mk3 it would have long since been scrapped yes. :whistle:
and its not had an easy life with me to be fair :laugh:
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i've seen the way he drives it :evil: :whistle:
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You didn't see how it was drove on the twisty German roads....!!! :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :whistle:
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oh hark at all the driving miss daisys :whistle:
Replacement for this could be in the making, just gotta decide on selling up the G2 to fund it :shocked:
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You didn't see how it was drove on the twisty German roads....!!!
I did.
More than that I HEARD how it was being driven on German roads.
Passat don't make noises like that. Thankfully it can get away from the nasty noises, by going fasterer.
Or out on track. :whistle:
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why not just get it overhauled or fit a 2nd hand one tis only a vhauxhall
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Sell the Vauxhall?
Chuff not have a car in this section?
Whatever next!
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Thomas - bite me :kiss:
Danny - I can get a new one cheaper than refurb :wink:
Len - who said the replacement would be a dub ?
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Thomas - bite me :kiss:
I will when you're down here next. :tongue: :whistle:
Just get a Manta and be done with it.
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(http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/26701/282566-medium-L.jpg)
(http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/26701/282564-medium-L.jpg)
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Duh, that's an Opel.
Chuff has a Vauxhall.
And it's a Vectra, not a little Ashtray GTC
And someone might actually take that on the 'ring.
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thats uglier than the standard GTC, and thats saying summat :laugh:
and as was proven the next day, I am jinxed, :whistle:
didnt get to do a full interrupted lap in any vehicle :lipsrsealed:
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Just get a Manta and be done with it.
been a long time since I had some RWD fun :evil: last one was a limited edition Capri.
left the factory as 2l, was a 1.5l when I had it :laugh:
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Len - who said the replacement would be a dub ?
Well it wouldnt be a Peugeot! :laugh:
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Len - who said the replacement would be a dub ?
Well it wouldnt be a Peugeot! :laugh:
You haven't seen my eBay watch list then
U can get a 206 Gti very cheap these days :lipsrsealed:
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Len - who said the replacement would be a dub ?
Well it wouldnt be a Peugeot! :laugh:
You haven't seen my eBay watch list then
U can get a 206 Gti very cheap these days :lipsrsealed:
That is because they are sh!t. People who by them shouldn't be allowed to reproduce, don't be one of those people..
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I am long since past reproducing :laugh:
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won't speak to you if you sell your G2 :sad:
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thats ok then, might be swapping it :whistle:
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thats ok then, might be swapping it :whistle:
u fanny :angry:
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Len - who said the replacement would be a dub ?
Well it wouldnt be a Peugeot! :laugh:
You haven't seen my eBay watch list then
U can get a 206 Gti very cheap these days :lipsrsealed:
Now if you were looking at a 205Gti I could forgive you but not a 206!
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Len - who said the replacement would be a dub ?
Well it wouldnt be a Peugeot! :laugh:
You haven't seen my eBay watch list then
U can get a 206 Gti very cheap these days :lipsrsealed:
Now if you were looking at a 205Gti I could forgive you but not a 206!
Awesome cars 205Gti's :smiley:
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took it swimming today :grin: :laugh:
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got a turbo for an insignia today £220 fully refurbed got to love mates rates
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well old whistler is still :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: along :laugh:
a new noise came to light this morning, when dropping off the kerb with a set of wheels in the boot :huh:
the towbar ground out, followed by a scraping noise as i dragged it off the kerb :grin:
rear springs have lost there bounce, so a new set of genuine were sourced from stock at work :evil:
but its far too cold outside, will get the lads to fit them Monday at work :grin:
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Lazy fooker! I gotta work on the Passat tomorrow! :angry:
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:grin: joys of fitters who like biscuits :laugh:
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Hope it costs at least a whole packet of Chocolate Digestives!
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:grin: joys of fitters who like biscuits :laugh:
do they like soggy biscuits? :grin:
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why snap one front spring when you can snap two :laugh: :grin:
:rolleyes:
:lipsrsealed:
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About this car I have two words:
Trigger's broom.
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claim form for council already filled in with picture of pothole which i know has been reported by numerous people yet still isnt filled in :wink:
gotta be worth a shot :grin:
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Ah but you obviously knew it was there! :rolleyes: :laugh:
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after 6 days, 4 springs, 2 unexpected return trips into the workshop, its back on the road again :smiley:
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And ready for e next breakdown.... :lipsrsealed:
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wont be long, box of tricks going on tomorrow :lipsrsealed:
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1200 miles over the last 9 days, still whistling :lipsrsealed:
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Time to fit the box then :grin:
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just been moving my pennies about :huh:
600 quid in the replace "whistler" fund :wink:
just checking tomorrows weather :whistle:
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What you need to check the weather for?
Its a 2 minute job :tongue:
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pop up then ............................... :tongue:
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pop up then ............................... :tongue:
Deal. You babysit and ill fit it. Just dont blame me if it goes POP :whistle: :kiss: :laugh:
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pop up then ............................... :tongue:
Deal. You babysit and ill fit it. Just dont blame me if it goes POP :whistle: :kiss: :laugh:
ok, i will babysit the 2 minutes it takes to fit :laugh:
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pop up then ............................... :tongue:
Deal. You babysit and ill fit it. Just dont blame me if it goes POP :whistle: :kiss: :laugh:
ok, i will babysit the 2 minutes it takes to fit :laugh:
Plus the travelling time :kiss:
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I said it will last till crimbo!!! It will last another year as well!! Well until you fit the box of death then boom......
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Sounds like the box of tricks is going to sit on the shelf for quite some time, while Chuff looks at it nervously, like someone who's been given a full-strength bottle of absinthe for their birthday.
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:whistle:
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Kabooooooooom
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a week and 300 miles, still whistling :whistle:
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Have you bought a TDI-Tuning box for this or something???
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a week and 300 miles, still whistling :whistle:
Must try harder then :tongue:
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a week and 300 miles, still whistling :whistle:
Must try harder then :tongue:
sod off, no need to try hard now :smug:
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Have you bought a TDI-Tuning box for this or something???
tdi :shocked: TDI :rolleyes: :shocked:
wash your mouth out, only CDTi goodness in this thread please :tongue:
:kiss:
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CDTI = crappy diesel trash innit
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Have you bought a TDI-Tuning box for this or something???
tdi :shocked: TDI :rolleyes: :shocked:
wash your mouth out, only CDTi goodness in this thread please :tongue:
:kiss:
And that's good because?
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CDTI = crappy diesel trash innit
they have made you a few quid :tongue:
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Have you bought a TDI-Tuning box for this or something???
tdi :shocked: TDI :rolleyes: :shocked:
wash your mouth out, only CDTi goodness in this thread please :tongue:
:kiss:
And that's good because?
the lads at work know all about them :kiss:
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CDTI = crappy diesel trash innit
they have made you a few quid :tongue:
Urm no they havent actually. I think ive done less than half a dozen Poxhalls
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crashed it :shocked:
into the house :laugh:
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crashed it :shocked:
into the house :laugh:
:shocked: :laugh:
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crashed it :shocked:
into the house :laugh:
How does one manage that? :huh:
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crashed it :shocked:
into the house :laugh:
How does one manage that? :huh:
Foot slipped off the clutch? :undecided:
Is the house ok?
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crashed it :shocked:
into the house :laugh:
How does one manage that? :huh:
Foot slipped off the clutch? :undecided:
Is the house ok?
easy rhyso, trying to wedge it infront of a french heap of crap to jump start it, :rolleyes:
added to the the rear bumper scratches after i overrode the parking sensors :lipsrsealed:
thankfully it was at such an angle the towbar missed or the house might have been damaged :whistle:
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:rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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:rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
I know - a french car on the drive :rolleyes:
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This thread is getting as bad as mine :grin:
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but unlike your car Dave, mine has stuff done to it :whistle:
Finally dug the Winters out of the shed and got them fitted on friday
Very good feel, even in the snow. good traction even in deep snow :cool:
bad vibration at 70 ish :huh: :lipsrsealed:
cold but wet roads tonight meant I could push on a bit and the grip and feedback is impressive, and after a few spirited roundabout exits the vibration has dissapeared, bit like the 3 series BMW that was a tad twitchy coming off the last roundabout :laugh: :grin:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/8D668717-FA3F-455C-8027-D8688A45A30A-979-000001C9285811B2.jpg)
Well worth the £140 for the 4 matched 2nd hand dunlops :smiley: fitted on a set of old elite rims I had kickin about
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got it serviced, fook its doing some miles :cry:
found out I had broke it again :grin: :laugh:
its fixed - despite a stupid design fault ( apart from being a vauxhall of course :whistle: ) :cool:
got even more Power and will hopefully a lot better mpg than the last 8 to 10k :laugh: :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
and a positive and surprised test drive by the fitter, :whistle:
oh and its still whistling :evil:
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So come on then, what you had done to it?
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How many miles are on it now then ?
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So come on then, what you had done to it?
it blew number three injector seal - or it would seem its been gone for quite a while :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
problem is you need to remove number 2 to remove number 3
good old vauxhalls :rolleyes:
yep, you have guessed it, to remove number 2, you gotta remove number 1 :laugh: :grin:
Thankfully as it was on my bill, the lads improvised, whipped number 2 out by pulling the stud out ( risky put it worked :lipsrsealed: ) as we only had 2 seals in stock :whistle:
as for the mileage - showing 108k :rolleyes:
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Ha, so you gonna be putting it on the rolllers then?
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No. :smiley:
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No. :smiley:
Probably for the best...
(http://www.absolutewealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/boom1.jpg)
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dont need to go on the rollers to do that :laugh: just read all of this thread :tongue:
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dont need to go on the rollers to do that :laugh: you forgettin its a vectra :tongue:
:tongue:
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dont need to go on the rollers to do that :laugh: just read all of this thread :tongue:
I know, but rolling road would probably finish it off. :grin:
Nah, sure it'll be fine now....... at least while you're indoors and not driving it anyway.
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dont need to go on the rollers to do that :laugh: just read all of this thread :tongue:
I know, but rolling road would probably finish it off. :grin:
Nah, sure it'll be fine now....... at least while you're indoors and not driving it anyway.
could be worse - could be panel damaged :tongue:
:whistle:
:kiss:
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first time i have driven the car in the day, :huh:
it appears to have a liking to bellow white / light grey smoke out occasionally :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:
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(http://blog.chron.com/sciguy/files/2012/12/the-end-is-near.jpg)
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Unburnt fuel from the dogdey box you've strapped to it....
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Abuse from down under :grin:
Close Steve - needed to adjust box post injector leak fix actually :kiss:
Ssssssh now mr hell - you jinxed the golf too I guess :cry:
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Ssssssh now mr hell - you jinxed the golf too I guess :cry:
Don't be such a doom monger! :tongue:
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Ssssssh now mr hell - you jinxed the golf too I guess :cry:
Don't be such a doom monger! :tongue:
it failed didnt it :kiss:
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spanking the miles on this at the moment :cry:
fuel consumption is knocking on 50 mpg since the box of tricks :whistle:
whistling still there, as loud as ever.
not smoked much lately.
:smiley:
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Clearly not driving it hard enough :tongue:
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:grin: a set of very fooked winter tyres say otherwise :whistle:
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:grin: a set of very fooked winter tyres say otherwise :whistle:
:grin: :grin:
I just removed mine today; I dont think the rears are fit for another winter.....but they were part worns to begin with
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And you where thinking of changing the turbo 6 months ago...told you it will last ages.
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Well that will have just jinxed it for me :rolleyes:
:laugh:
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took it to the isle of white. it smoked a LOT
limped it home, took winters off and fitted some new falkens :cool:
smoking has stopped if I drive like miss daisy :lipsrsealed:
clicked it thru 110k and reached 49 mpg for the tank full :cool:
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took it to the isle of white. it smoked a LOT
limped it home, took winters off and fitted some new falkens :cool:
smoking has stopped if I drive like miss daisy :lipsrsealed:
clicked it thru 110k and reached 49 mpg for the tank full :cool:
Tick tock BOOM!!!!
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Kabooooooooom
and
Tick tock BOOM!!!!
:kiss:
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Its only a matter of time :kiss:
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Thats true with most things in life . . . . . . .. . :kiss:
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took it to the isle of white.
SERIOUSLY! How many times have you been here now! :angry:
How did you ever find anything on Rightmove?!?! :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
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Some people. :rolleyes:
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took it to the isle of white.
SERIOUSLY! How many times have you been here now! :angry:
How did you ever find anything on Rightmove?!?! :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
fooking ipad auto correction :whistle:
Some people. :rolleyes:
yes, you taught me soooooooo well :kiss:
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its been a while since its been here
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/0DE34B53-FE41-4852-99ED-B25B85DC815A-6527-00000ACC64DADC14.jpg)
:lipsrsealed:
thankfully a quick fix over lunch and we had the part in stock :cool:
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What did you break this time?
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rear anti roll bar bush, when it got so bad i could hear it over the stereo and the whistle thought best get it swapped out :grin:
£1 for a packet of biscuits meant I didnt even have to get me hands dirty :cool:
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rear anti roll bar bush, when it got so bad i could hear it over the stereo and the whistle thought best get it swapped out :grin:
£1 for a packet of biscuits meant I didnt even have to get me hands dirty :cool:
the bush was prob worth less than the biscuits :laugh:
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This thing not given up yet :whistle:
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wonder if theh passat will outlast it :whistle:
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well the old girl ended up in a hedge this morning, :rolleyes:
added a lot more scratches down EVERY panel this time :lipsrsealed:
but saved he hitting a merc whose dirver didnt know how wide her car is. :angry:
she wil tomorrow morning :whistle:
then think i got some points coming after tonights journey home :cry:
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well the old girl ended up in a hedge this morning, :rolleyes:
added a lot more scratches down EVERY panel this time :lipsrsealed:
but saved he hitting a merc whose dirver didnt know how wide her car is. :angry:
she wil tomorrow morning :whistle:
then think i got some points coming after tonights journey home :cry:
As long as your okay mate that's all that matters.
Damage rep?
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Nothing could put chuff down. Nothing!
Glad you're okay mate. :afro:
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112k clocked up and at least 6 months without a wash I thought it was time to treat the old girl. :shocked:
might even get a coat of polish to see if i can get some of the scratched out :whistle:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/904F6DAB-E6A1-4234-A984-CEA80BA2E76F-10656-000013358093DCE2.jpg)
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needed a quick rinse off since its wash so dragged out the old snow foam this avo
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DC6B652C-BCDD-4985-8850-81F0FE30D005-10959-0000135FE6B64E4D.jpg)
and after a day too hot to polish, made the most of a nice evening, even if I did get some strange looks from people passing by, but need to start showing the old girl some TLC, looks like it could be on daily duties for a long while yet :angry:
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/B0331D1E-E331-4A3F-A9BA-4E2D0A114DB9-10959-0000135FF1641A10.jpg)
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still whistling, :grin:
still smoking, :whistle:
just clocked 114k, so thats 30k in my ownership. :shocked:
and still going well enough to surprise the 13 plate 320D this evening :evil:
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Glad you never had a turbo fitted 14 months ago!!!
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well its been a while, but the old girl has gradually been giving me issues to the point is now BELLOWS black smoke out you heavy right foot action. :shocked:
infact its not far off this :laugh:
(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/fokjHHJ0REY/0.jpg)
to the point people are now flashing me :lipsrsealed:
the problem was located this afternoon, the swirl valve bar has popped off and the fixings are fcuked :rolleyes:
can you buy a new one from Vauxhall, can you fcuk, unless it comes with a COMPLETE INLET MANIFOLD at MEGA £££££'s :rolleyes:
this is the item in question
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/swirlvalve.jpg)
So a quick google, search of the vectra forum and a trip to german ebay has located a suitable replacement
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/swirl2.jpg)
hopefully be here this week sometime, til then is smoke screen central and 35 MPG :shocked: :cry:
then its the joy of trying to get all 4 lugs located in a very tight space :laugh:
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Pah! Everyone knows smoking's cool.
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WTF is that and WTF does it do?!
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WTF is that and WTF does it do?!
4 swirl valves on the 16v 150brake smoker
no3 is powered by an actuator
the bar is connected to all 4 and moves them accordingly, noramlly the actuator sticks but mine is fine.
the sockets on the bar are worn, and it falls off, hence the GERMANS making a much improved version, its the same issue on Saabs, Fiats, Pauxhalls, to name a few.
all explained by the joy of google translate from http://www.swirlrepair.com/
:smiley:
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(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/fokjHHJ0REY/0.jpg)
:cry: :cry: :cry: seeing that photo makes me realise how much i miss my old truck, it blew smoke just like that one
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(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/fokjHHJ0REY/0.jpg)
:cry: :cry: :cry: seeing that photo makes me realise how much i miss my old truck, it blew smoke just like that one
Deffo should have kept it then :evil:
:grin:
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117k on the clock
Made it smoke more and whistle louder but it made it to the ferry
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/C54A76C0-30C7-4BF2-BAB3-0744C839B320-7009-00000417EB4CA986_zpsbcdd37c4.jpg)
:grin:
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WTF is that and WTF does it do?!
4 swirl valves on the 16v 150brake smoker
no3 is powered by an actuator
the bar is connected to all 4 and moves them accordingly, normally the actuator sticks but mine is fine.
the sockets on the bar are worn, and it falls off, hence the GERMANS making a much improved version, its the same issue on Saabs, Fiats, Pauxhalls, to name a few.
all explained by the joy of google translate from http://www.swirlrepair.com/
:smiley:
Better buy an actuator aswell Chuff I can foresee two jobs instead of one :kiss:
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Actuator is fully functioning and lubricated :smug:
Does pay to drive the make of car to match the place you work
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taken it thru 120k :lipsrsealed: still smoking, still whistling
even REALLY abusing it on towing duties and it keeps on going :grin:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/DSCF5319.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/DSCF5318.jpg)
:grin:
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third set of new front tyres fitted :shocked: thats never happened to any car I have owned before :whistle:
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third set of new front tyres fitted :shocked: thats never happened to any car I have owned before :whistle:
That's because you've not owned them long enough :grin:
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You need some more weight over the front axles :grin:
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You need some more weight over the front axles :grin:
or less weight on my right foot :whistle:
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broke it, good and proper :lipsrsealed:
and not the turbo :whistle:
could this be the end for the Smoking whistler :cry:
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We can only hope
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bit harsh :shocked: still sore about the rugby :laugh:
:kiss:
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bit harsh :shocked: still sore about the rugby :laugh:
:kiss:
Nope. Got more important things to worry about :kiss:
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me too, just about to flip a coin - gotta love decision making :grin:
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me too, just about to flip a coin - gotta love decision making :grin:
Well I want to make a decision but that involves being given information. You think after nearly a week they would be able to give me feedback :huh:
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I thought this thing was immortal, surely you haven't killed it mate.
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How dead is it?
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Not dead enough :whistle:
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:grin: less dead than last night Rhys :shocked: :huh:
After a niggling doubt, and before I splashed out on a replacement gearbox , the original symptoms of a knackered diff/gearbox were rechecked, and despite being in line with that, the noise and rumble just didnt sound right. :nerd:
So after another spirited drive up on the ramps, it turns out it "Could" be the drive shaft to idler shaft bearing and mount which bolts up to the engine n box hence the same symptoms. :angry:
So, until that is all swapped out, we cant tell if the box itself is fooked too. :lipsrsealed:
So for the third time, " never seen that fail " were muttered by the Techs, and we have never stocked the bits ever either ! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Old smoking whistler might live on yet :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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put it out of it's misery please. it's lived longer than it should have! :laugh:
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sod that, 4 new tyres, new brakes and a few other bitz - needs to see me another 12 months, hopefully :whistle:
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It lives on, for now :cool: :whistle:
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so i nearly killed it, the mpg dropped from mid 40s to 36.5 and 37.6 for 2 tank fulls.
now its back up to 45mpg again :huh:
Long may it continue :grin:
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dose of nasty fuel perhaps?
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dose of nasty fuel perhaps?
did consider that, will see what this weeks consumption is when I fill up later. :lipsrsealed:
its not had an easy week :grin:
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127k and rising, then it sank into the verge on the daily single lane journey home :lipsrsealed:
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broke it, :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:
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broke itself again due to being a usual vectra , :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:
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sshhhhhhhhhhhhh now barry, it gets a hard time - and 127k on its original waterpump aint bad
Shame this should be ONE PIECE
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/B3A4F948-617D-427E-8E59-3D21F55CD382.jpg)
cost more than the camblet kit and w/pump :shocked: but explains the vibration and chattering noise :whistle:
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well looks like i might have finally started nailing the coffin sh!t on this.
EML light on, fuel pressure rail fault. :lipsrsealed:
if its the high pressure pump breaking down, thats game over due to it wrecking the injectors, and the faf involved cleaning the whole system out :sick:
hey ho, it lasted well knowing the abuse its been given and lasted longer than a lot of its newer sibling Insignias we have had thru work :shocked:
Fingers crossed a job interview goes well next week and it could be scrapped and replaced by me walking to work :whistle:
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hope you get the new job to save you fixing that nasty thing again :laugh: 1 less vauxhall on the roads
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even if i dont get the job it wont be fixed barry, new pump, fitting and 4 new injectors = SCRAPPED :whistle:
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even if i dont get the job it wont be fixed barry, new pump, fitting and 4 new injectors = SCRAPPED :whistle:
well i still hope you get the job :smiley: just means you could possibly have a weekend car now :whistle: mk2 turbo
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Pictures of you walking to work or it never happened.
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ah, therein lies another issue. No 3 injector wouldnt come out last time we tried :laugh: :grin:
Even the Common rail diesel injector specialist went " oops " when he broke his slide hammer on it.
So we over came that issue to remove number 2 last time :laugh:
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well i tried killing it, and even with nearly 2 ton hanging off the back for 220 miles on a friday rush hour it keeps on going :grin:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/vecngolf.jpg)
and its bound to blow up this week, as its getting chopped in Satdee :cool:
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Great choice of successor though. :grin:
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Great choice of successor though. :grin:
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