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Aug 16, 2011 19:10:06 GMT
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So what unexpected issues are your cars throwing up just before the gathering? I jumped into the Fiesta to go to work today and there is a something - that I think is probably the water pump - rattling under the bonnet like its going out of fashion. I have one day off before the gathering and had rather hoped to fix the stereo so that it actually plays something for more than 2 minutes, but it would seem this is a more pressing issue. So come on then... What has your beloved automobile done to make your life just a little but more awkward? Have some pictures:    |
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The Doctor
Club Retro Rides Member
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Pre-gathering car issuesThe Doctor
@thedoctor
Club Retro Rides Member 48
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Aug 16, 2011 19:16:55 GMT
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i almost wrecked the thread on my front shock yesterday when tracing a strange knock i had in the front suspension.. Luckily it's all back together and nice and silent now  |
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Aug 16, 2011 19:20:28 GMT
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The tracking is out on the Passat and has suddenly (as in it's been happening for some time but I've only just noticed) started eating one edge of the OS front tyre.. The Fiesta is still a tatty mess and despite me lubing it up, the throttle cable still sticks sometimes. I think it's frayed somewhere in the sheath. It'll snap soon enough  |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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Aug 16, 2011 19:58:02 GMT
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Heater matrix is leaking-I wondered why the drivers footwell keeps getting damp  Oil & filter need changing, but knowing my luck, either the filter will be stuck solid or I'll pull the threads out of the sump! Still, I've got Saturday to sort things out.. |
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Pre-gathering car issuesRobinxr4i
@robinxr4i
Club Retro Rides Member 143
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Aug 16, 2011 19:59:06 GMT
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Bald tyres, I went to a drift day on Saturday on borderline tyres. The plan was to take some good tyres with me in order to take full advantage of the free tyre changing. Unfortunately the tyre van broke down so I had to skid on the four tyres I took with me and drove home very carefully on my original tyres. Got it sorted today though ;D
And got a funny squeak coming from the front suspension, think it might be a partially dislocated spring. Going to have a serious look at it tomorrow!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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myke
Part of things
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Aug 16, 2011 22:36:42 GMT
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My water pump gave up this week on my bmw.
Had been rattling a little for a while now, but not thought that it would let go spectacularly.
Bearings completely collapsed, shredded aux belt, shattered pump pulley and obliterated the viscous fan.
Replaced the mechanical bits and just wired up a new electric fan this evening with the help of LewisT123 to do away with the viscous unit.
Hoped it would run a lot quieter after the new parts but there's still a whine annoyingly. Not sure if it's pas pump or alternator.
This was time i'd set aside for getting a new set of wheels refurbed and mounted with associated arch fettling to suit.
Still, glad it didn't implode en route to Prescot.
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Aug 16, 2011 22:58:30 GMT
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^lol I was thinking of you reading the first post.
At least it went now, not on the way there, as you say!
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hatsu
Part of things
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Carb came loose on my 120y at the weekend. Luckily happened only minutes from home.
Had a weird squeeking noise, thought it was the aux belt, but no it was air being sucked between carb and inlet manifold! Quick tighten of the nuts and all sorted. Amazed it ran at all with that much air being drawn in.
Again, glad it didnt happen on way to RRG!
See you all there!
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Last Edit: Aug 17, 2011 0:05:45 GMT by hatsu
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Mine is currently in bits awaiting a new diff in the rear which should arrive to night just need to rebuild it next!
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andyf
South West
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Mine is in the bodywork shop being sprayed, which is next door to my business unit. I came into work at the end of last week and thought I could smell petrol, and it was stronger when I stood at the party wall between the two units. Reminds me of the smell when I found that tiny pinhole leak on my fuel tank a few months ago that I repaired with leak-fix thinks I. Then all of a sudden it dawned on me. New fuel tank that I was going to replace over winter is now in, but to make matters worse I had to pay the bodyshop to do it as it was stuck in their workshop. But again, it could have happened on the way to Prescott.... |
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1980 Triumph TR7.
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Nathan
Club Retro Rides Member
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Pre-gathering car issuesNathan
@bgtmidget7476
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I'm not tempting fate, so the cars off limits until friday afternoon.
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Hitch
Part of things
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Aug 17, 2011 10:13:23 GMT
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I'm not tempting fate, so the cars off limits until friday afternoon. Which is the point you'll find out somethings wrong with it and you could have fixed it if you'd noticed a few days earlier. ;D |
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Aug 17, 2011 11:00:13 GMT
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Mine catastrofically a week or so ago decided that its leakey sump gasket was now going to completely fail!! so tomorrow il be doing that as well as a full service to try and sort out my other problem... power loss
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Aug 17, 2011 11:10:07 GMT
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Nothing too serious. My battery has decided not to hold a charge and Halfords are refusing to swap it under warranty. It's annoying because it means I might have to take my jump-pack with me. I'm currently giving it multiple trickle charges in the hope that it might kick some life into it.
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Nathan
Club Retro Rides Member
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Pre-gathering car issuesNathan
@bgtmidget7476
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Aug 17, 2011 12:01:48 GMT
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I'm not tempting fate, so the cars off limits until friday afternoon. Which is the point you'll find out somethings wrong with it and you could have fixed it if you'd noticed a few days earlier. ;D Naa its a Ford I have Faith |
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DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
Back For More heartbreak and disappointment.....
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Aug 17, 2011 15:51:23 GMT
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I cannot - for the love of all chippendales - get the paint not to react. I have no 'barcoat' or similar left and it looks sh*te..... Windscreen NEW rubber seal is wrong - possibly have another spare so need to find that.... Trailer is locked in mates garage - he's away and keyholder is AWOL (MAJOR prob there as I need to haul the Trump...  ) I'm now with a clutch though - and brakes (I think ;D) If I can get the screen in - I can drive it instead and book MoT other side of ferry port (not really officer - I'll be good ) |
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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Aug 17, 2011 16:05:23 GMT
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mine is currently chewing its own engine up.. i have replacement car but no time to do it before gathering.. so driving up as is.. and fingers crossed ill make it.. taking the missus (who has aa cover..  ) and camping stove incase we go hungry at side of road waiting for aa.. |
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84 mazda 323 gt (twr) b6t engine
85 mazda rx7 s3 12a
90 mazda 323 estate
90 mazda 323 estate (for the mrs ;-) )
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smellyferret
Posted a lot
Back in a retro after 7 years!
Posts: 1,121
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Aug 17, 2011 17:13:35 GMT
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The alternator I need for the delica to actually move left Hong-Kong on Sunday just gone... Its not here yet!!  (Long story about being sent the wrong one, waiting for correct one..) Delica will not be at the gathering without it |
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Aug 17, 2011 17:36:58 GMT
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My car is in tip-top condition... it's my licence that still hasn't been reinstated! Unless is gets sorted before Saturday, I won't be coming |
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Mad Max
North West
May contain beard...
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Aug 17, 2011 22:07:06 GMT
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Mine just needs the paint cutting back to a sheen again, and just found the plug in no 1 had the little screw cap thing missing and the leads really rusty so not too bad I suppose.
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