Car D.I.Y.

[cosmicbike]

Got Grace (my Volvo 240 estate) up on ramps a couple of days ago in preparation for gearbox removal and clutch replacement. Been solid with work since, but yesterday had one of those conference calls where all I had to do was listen, so took the opportunity to lay underneath and clean off all the oil and muck so at least it will be a bit cleaner when I get round to it. Also had a go at getting to the top pair of bellhousing bolts, the VOC forum has a great guide which says you will need wobble bars to get them out. They're right, mostly. Got one cracked off with a single U/J, the other will need a bizarre combo to get on nicely.

 

[Electric_Andy]

Well I tinkered with my Pioneer head unit but it still doesn't work. So I bought a chinese head unit for £21 of Amazon (a new one). I have to say I'm very impressed. The sound quality is not noticeably different from my Pioneer unit, the controls are a bit flimsy and plasticky but that's to be expected. It has Bluetooth conenctivity (as well as Aux, USB and bizarely an SD card slot). It is also fixed, rather than a lift-off face so should undergo less wear and tear than the other one. Recommended if anyone needs a new one but doesn't want to shell out £70+

 

[Proto]

Just refitted the Recaro bucket seats into my 2005 Audi TT Quattro Sport, back to original now, in preparation for selling it. Hateful things, sit far too low, and at my age difficult to get in and out. Rok hard and no adjustment apart from forward/back.

I’d fitted some great seats from a similar vintage TT, an S-Line model, ‘comfort’ seats the purists call them, and they were a no charge option when the car was new. Much, much better.

The Recaros are very sought after By the TT enthusiasts. One fellow offered me £1500 for the pair 😳

 

[Gunk]

Just refitted the Recaro bucket seats into my 2005 Audi TT Quattro Sport, back to original now, in preparation for selling it. Hateful things, sit far too low, and at my age difficult to get in and out. Rok hard and no adjustment apart from forward/back.

I’d fitted some great seats from a similar vintage TT, an S-Line model, ‘comfort’ seats the purists call them, and they were a no charge option when the car was new. Much, much better.

The Recaros are very sought after By the TT enthusiasts. One fellow offered me £1500 for the pair 😳

I had them in my old 911, great for track days but really uncomfortable on a long run, my wife called them “baby seats”

 

[Proto]

Recaro ’Pole Position’, I believe. Terrible things.

 

[Gunk]

I’d rather have my Golf seats

 

[cosmicbike]

Hateful things, fixed Recaros. No danger of my Capri getting a proper classic set, they are silly money, likewise any of the 'S' seats with orange check and fishnet headrests.
I picked up a pair of nice Recaros from, by the fabric, an early 90's Escort RS Turbo for a mere £62. Fully adjustable and very comfy, they'll be going in once I finish her off, but the original Laser seats will be stuck on the loft for the future.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Now that the rear-wiper is back to normal, there's another task waiting
The air-con (probably) needs re-gassing, as it takes ages - when I do use it - to demist the windows

That said, it's a June 2011 registration, & I bought it in March 2012, & I've not had it gassed, thus presumably it's about time

 

[Deleted member 26715]

The air-con (probably) needs re-gassing, as it takes ages - when I do use it - to demist the windows
That said, it's a June 2011 registration, & I bought it in March 2012, & I've not had it gassed, thus presumably it's about time

Our Rav4 is 2007 & still cold, the 2010 Volvo had to put a new condenser on, when the guy came out he mentioned that Toyota AC units are some of the best around. Have a number for him if you want it, he's a mobile guy so presume he'd come up to Wakey

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Our Rav4 is 2007 & still cold, the 2010 Volvo had to put a new condenser on, when the guy came out he mentioned that Toyota AC units are some of the best around. Have a number for him if you want it, he's a mobile guy so presume he'd come up to Wakey

Thankyou
However, our trusted (for a few years now) garage that deals with all 3 cars has the facilities, & if the owner logs the job/prepares the bill I usually get 'mates-rates' (£10/hour off)

Or, if he's busy on the days I can do, the husband of one of our Sisters owns a garage on a main-road out of Wakefield, she's told me she'll 'tip him the wink'

Thanks again for offering

 

[cosmicbike]

Took a little longer than planned, mainly due to very stubborn 27 year old bolts, but the gearbox is off the Volvo 240. Just need to order new clutch and a few other bits, then back together next weekend.

 

[fossyant]

Took a little longer than planned, mainly due to very stubborn 27 year old bolts, but the gearbox is off the Volvo 240. Just need to order new clutch and a few other bits, then back together next weekend.
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Gearbox and "TUNES"

 

[gbb]

Now that the rear-wiper is back to normal, there's another task waiting
The air-con (probably) needs re-gassing, as it takes ages - when I do use it - to demist the windows

That said, it's a June 2011 registration, & I bought it in March 2012, & I've not had it gassed, thus presumably it's about time

Cabin filter ?
They often get left and slowly clog up. This has a big impact on the airflow through the interior vents.

 

[cosmicbike]

Gearbox and "TUNES"

A vital part of working on the cars, found some great old stuff on you tube so today I was accompanied by Joy Division, OMD and Bowie to name but a few.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I like doing stuff that you can leave it a week & not have to have it finished due work the next day