Dad's Car - Page 3

rich17865 · 20th July 2013, 15:56

Regas done, output temperature now just 4.2C when stationary, that's a bit better

In fact I think that is better than mine

david75 · 20th July 2013, 20:26

What state is the union jack flag on the boot? If badly faded, new one is cheap and easy. Many sources eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Union-Jack...-/171074108435

vindaloo · 20th July 2013, 20:27

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Originally Posted by david75

What state is the union jack flag on the boot? If badly faded, new one is cheap and easy. Many sources eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Union-Jack...-/171074108435

Don't think it has one.

rich17865 · 22nd July 2013, 06:39

The mirror housings and sill trims were replaced yesterday, a marked improvement.

I think the icing on the cake would be a drivers side leather seat back cover, it is a ppd ash grey, double piped with 4 panels. Has anyone got one? eBay way a fruitless search.

DaveyC · 22nd July 2013, 06:48

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Originally Posted by rich17865

The mirror housings and sill trims were replaced yesterday, a marked improvement.

I think the icing on the cake would be a drivers side leather seat back cover, it is a ppd ash grey, double piped with 4 panels. Has anyone got one? eBay way a fruitless search.

Any pics of your handy work?

rich17865 · 22nd July 2013, 06:51

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Originally Posted by DaveyC

Any pics of your handy work?

I will get some done later, off to work now

andyg2011 · 22nd July 2013, 07:43

Having seen this car on Sunday i can say

Its looks super and well done to Rich for the hard work you have put into it,,,,,,,,,,

rich17865 · 22nd July 2013, 20:37

Here are some before pics........

Sorry but no before pics of the mirror housings and they are in the bin at the pub, so no chance of any either

rich17865 · 22nd July 2013, 20:39

here are some after pics.....

More to follow soon

Many thanks to Vindaloo for providing the parts (and fitting) pro gratis

rich17865 · 24th July 2013, 17:43

Did some more little things today, new gearknob and replaced the missing fixings from the air intake. Also replaced the rubbish rusty philips head screws that hold the bumper on.

It does make me think that I need to replace the other bolts now too

I did find that the inlet manifold has a hole in though, someone has replaced the screws that hold the air intake on with bolts, and punched through the manifold, one of the bolts is missing too.

why are some people such butchers?

Engine bay clean is next on the cards, but I have run out of the cleaning chemicals after cleaning Vindaloo and Godfer's engine bays. I went to Halfords today to buy some and thought that £8.99 per litre was too expensive. After a quick look online, it turns out that it is the cheapest supplier

22nd July 2013, 07:43	#27
andyg2011 This is my second home no mg/rover ATM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Morecambe Posts: 4,464 Thanks: 92 Thanked 230 Times in 183 Posts	Having seen this car on Sunday i can say Its looks super and well done to Rich for the hard work you have put into it,,,,,,,,,, __________________ Full T4 Testbook diagnostics and Replacement Key Service see BigRuss and Marinabrian Please click below for nano website and 2014 dates etc etc http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/i...nocard_sig.jpg Thanks Andy

20th July 2013, 15:56	#21
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Regas done, output temperature now just 4.2C when stationary, that's a bit better In fact I think that is better than mine

20th July 2013, 20:26	#22
david75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 V6 Conn SE, 04 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southend Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 544 Thanked 302 Times in 165 Posts	What state is the union jack flag on the boot? If badly faded, new one is cheap and easy. Many sources eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Union-Jack...-/171074108435

22nd July 2013, 06:39	#24
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	The mirror housings and sill trims were replaced yesterday, a marked improvement. I think the icing on the cake would be a drivers side leather seat back cover, it is a ppd ash grey, double piped with 4 panels. Has anyone got one? eBay way a fruitless search.

22nd July 2013, 20:37	#28
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Here are some before pics........ Sorry but no before pics of the mirror housings and they are in the bin at the pub, so no chance of any either

22nd July 2013, 20:39	#29
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	here are some after pics..... More to follow soon Many thanks to Vindaloo for providing the parts (and fitting) pro gratis

24th July 2013, 17:43	#30
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Did some more little things today, new gearknob and replaced the missing fixings from the air intake. Also replaced the rubbish rusty philips head screws that hold the bumper on. It does make me think that I need to replace the other bolts now too I did find that the inlet manifold has a hole in though, someone has replaced the screws that hold the air intake on with bolts, and punched through the manifold, one of the bolts is missing too. why are some people such butchers? Engine bay clean is next on the cards, but I have run out of the cleaning chemicals after cleaning Vindaloo and Godfer's engine bays. I went to Halfords today to buy some and thought that £8.99 per litre was too expensive. After a quick look online, it turns out that it is the cheapest supplier