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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Jun 19, 2007 20:43:30 GMT
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Had a meeting in Tewkesbury this afternoon. Nice day so I thought I'd take the ZS for a spin.
Oh no says Mrs S, your not going to a meeting in that, you need to get there, take the goof.
Halfway there front end of goof disappears under a cloud of steam and the temp gauge breaks the end stop. Luckily I was directly opposite the air balloon pub so I hauled in and waited up.
Header tank still had plenty of water. No leaks and the fans kicked in. Initially I thought the water pump must have gone but I could hear water boiling in the head so I assume the stat has jammed.
Hopefully no major damage as I pulled in pretty sharpish
plus side - nice sunny wait in pub with beer since driving day was over.
minus side - £100 trailer fee back to RS autos. Still quids in over annual RAC fee though.
Moral - take the retro whenever possible
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Smiler
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I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :)
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Jun 19, 2007 20:45:13 GMT
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I wish my break downs worked out that pleasantly!
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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stinkwheel
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Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism - One of gods own proptypes, never even considered for mass production.
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Jun 19, 2007 20:47:19 GMT
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Do what i do, mainly drive aircooled cars.
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
'I need less vehicles'
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Jun 19, 2007 21:05:45 GMT
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My 205's distributor decided to simply stop working last week in Warwick, fortunately it conked out outside a Lucas specialist and AA Nationwide centre.....Lucas didn't have the part unfortunately but I had a good natter to the guy about 'proper cars'. I took the train back to Cov, had a quick look on ebay, found something and if it arrives tomorrow, then the tale will end happily ever after. Thats retro motoring.
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Last Edit: Jun 19, 2007 21:06:17 GMT by reallyloud
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oh b****r!briandamaged
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Jun 19, 2007 21:42:45 GMT
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Plus it's a nice view from the Air Balloon car park! I pass that place three or four times a week, be thankful it didn't happen on the way UP, I have my heart in my mouth every time I take a wagon up there!!
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I used to pass there every day with work, fully laden with waste paper, down to 5mph on the way up. It has hard keeping the truck the right way up going round that roundabout! Pub looks great, ill have to break down near there sometime  If youre after mega cheap breakdown cover Auto Aid are ace. £33 a year and breakdown all you want, recovery is included too. Godsend if you drive a slightly shonky motor. |
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.  |
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