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I've always wanted a nice e39.
This one looks to be a very nice spec, and yes the split fold rear seats are rare! If they are like the e46 it was only a £250 option.
A family friend has had a early 520 since it was relatively new, it's been written off once, it's done over 250k (think he had the engine rebuilt as it was smokey). He loves it. He is one of those people who can't remember how many cars he has in storage or how many houses he owns 🤣
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Apr 24, 2021 18:25:18 GMT
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Always fancied one of these (in fact I went to look at one years ago but the dealer was good at taking a flattering picture), this is the exact spec I would have picked too. The colour is gorgeous.
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Last Edit: Apr 24, 2021 18:26:20 GMT by joem83
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Apr 24, 2021 17:11:03 GMT
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Looking at others for sale, that doesnt seem too bad. Lovely looking car
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Apr 23, 2021 22:04:27 GMT
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I don't know much about them, but all Nilfisk presure washers use metal pumps (Karchers don't & the pumps melt). A friend bought the cheapest one they make and he's happy with it.
I am still using a 20 year old cheap'o powerdevil, had it running constant for hours with no issue (presure washing drives is quite relaxingg lol).
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Last Edit: Apr 23, 2021 22:05:37 GMT by joem83
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Apr 23, 2021 12:36:13 GMT
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The tu3 suffers quite badly with heat soak on the carb when hot (can be a pita to hot start them), so it could be running a bit lean. Try pulling the choke out a little when it's hot to see if it makes it worse or better (worse it's too rich, better to lean) maybe better ways of doing it but that's what I used to do
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Apr 21, 2021 19:11:43 GMT
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Very nice, 16's seem a nice size on a mk2
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Apr 20, 2021 21:43:16 GMT
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Fantstic work on the truck! Holy heck that's some phenomenal panel fabrication! This might be the greatest comeback since Lazarus with all the work gone into saving it. Also 100% belongs on here (as does the astra!). Its what makes this place great. Bosozuku inspired k11 micra's, s13 silvias, 34 ford's, '28? ford's with landrover engines, noble M12' s, weird JDM show trucks/pao's/rasheens, covin 911's, real 911's, oil tanks, lada's, house busses, ratty golf's, pristine e-types, mx5-volvo mashups, its the variety and support of owners of all skill levels and budgets across the spectrum that keep this place being as excellent as it is. And the work on Lloyd is beyond excellent! Not something I'll likely ever own, but definitely something I can appreciate! Couldnt agree more. The diversity of cars, trucks, boats, houses, wheelbarrows, & people of Retro Rides is amazing. It's why I no longer visit any other forums, I don't know where else you could find such a eclectic mix of stuff. |
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Apr 15, 2021 16:49:40 GMT
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Even 20 years ago it was a nightmare with a 100% standard one - more than once I ended up taking the part into the motorfactors to get the right part
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Apr 15, 2021 16:41:57 GMT
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wrong parts or tools can make a simple job a hellish nightmare  |
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Apr 15, 2021 13:06:58 GMT
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In Spain, I bought bread that looked like a baguette, but after eating we discovered was "san sal" ìirc? Which means "no salt"! It was literally like having your taste buds turned off! It felt like bread in your mouth, but no taste whatsoever! We made bread in home economics at school, it was perfect - but teacher for reasons best know to her wouldnt let us put salt in - I'm still bitter about that 24 years on lol. Yes it's a waste of time with no salt, might as well eat an ice cube |
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Look forward to seeing this re-done.
Small world, Des helped board out my current house.
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Apr 13, 2021 19:02:56 GMT
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I think a gloss version of what you built would look ace, I still think it needs yellow/pink window tints  The painted headlight clusters look great |
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Last Edit: Apr 13, 2021 19:04:50 GMT by joem83
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Apr 13, 2021 10:48:43 GMT
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Yes! Always loved this build.
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Apr 12, 2021 21:32:45 GMT
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The Alto didnt come from Sheffield did it?
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Mar 25, 2021 11:54:24 GMT
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Two ideas. One bottom helicoil isn't quite flush and preventing it sealing. Two housing mating face is a bit rough and pitted. Going to refit the helicoil and sand the mating face smoother and try again. I was just going to say, that helicoil could be a bit proud and might need filing down |
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Mar 24, 2021 18:25:25 GMT
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Mar 24, 2021 17:21:13 GMT
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Did anyone see a video of a similar truck dragging a car down a road hitting loads of parked cars? Was last year I think. Sure it's the same truck
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Mar 23, 2021 13:39:48 GMT
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When you're idly scrolling Facebook and spot something for someone's car 😂  |
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Mar 22, 2021 14:45:28 GMT
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My guess would be brown is the earth & the other 2 are positives - one from the stalk & the other from a clever box that knows to sweep the rear screen when the front wipers are on & you select reverse.
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Richbrook used to do chrome gaitor surround things, not sure if you can still get them.
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