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Today I did something to my car (volume 2)

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    #8252
    blackbox
    Registered Users Posts: 4,170 ✭✭✭blackbox


    Installed dashcam.

    I was able to slave the power supply from the auto-dipping mirror, so no messy wiring.

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    #8253
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Nice one. Super neat.


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    #8254
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Feck this ****....I'm gonna buy a car with a warranty next

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    #8255
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Nice tractor.

    What were you up to with it?


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    #8256
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Funny you should mention that. My son was helping me by putting the whole contents of that socket set into his trailer and driving around the house. Was very useful when looking for "that" socket.


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    #8257
    tcawley29
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭tcawley29


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Funny you should mention that. My son was helping me by putting the whole contents of that socket set into his trailer and driving around the house. Was very useful when looking for "that" socket.

    Sounds as helpful as me putting the coals behind the fireplace :)


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    #8258
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Replaced the handbrake shoes on the E46. The passenger side had failed, so I only replaced that side for now. I had replaced the rear disks and pads a long time ago, I feel I should thank myself for greasing everything when doing that job because it all came apart nice and easily. The tricky bit is to balance both sides now, I've given it a go, but I'll have another go this evening to make sure.

    Lovely day for it too!


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    #8259
    rex-x
    Registered Users Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Replaced the handbrake shoes on the E46. The passenger side had failed, so I only replaced that side for now. I had replaced the rear disks and pads a long time ago, I feel I should thank myself for greasing everything when doing that job because it all came apart nice and easily. The tricky bit is to balance both sides now, I've given it a go, but I'll have another go this evening to make sure.

    Lovely day for it too!

    You really need to replace both sides or you will struggle with the balance


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    #8260
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,221 ✭✭✭pablo128


    Changed the gearbox in herselfs Yaris earlier today. It gave up the ghost Thursday evening. I did the clutch not too long ago so that saved a little bit of time.

    Nice day for it all the same.


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    #8261
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    rex-x wrote: »
    You really need to replace both sides or you will struggle with the balance

    You're not wrong. But I seem to have it decently done for now. Obviously I don't have any testing equipment. But I loosened off both sides and tightened them back as close together as I could. I'll have another look tomorrow and probably throw it through the NCT retest so long as I'm still happy enough.


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    #8262
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    pablo128 wrote: »
    Changed the gearbox in herselfs Yaris earlier today. It gave up the ghost Thursday evening. I did the clutch not too long ago so that saved a little bit of time.

    Nice day for it all the same.

    What miles did it fail at?


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    #8263
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Done a oil change and filter change on the Mondeo yesterday, what a day and got some painting done also.


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    #8264
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,221 ✭✭✭pablo128


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    What miles did it fail at?

    It's an 06 with just under 110k miles. It didn't really give any warning either. She went to pull away from the house Thursday morning and heard/felt that it wasn't right. I had a look that evening and it locked up within 200 metres.


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    #8265
    wotzgoingon
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    pablo128 wrote: »
    It's an 06 with just under 110k miles. It didn't really give any warning either. She went to pull away from the house Thursday morning and heard/felt that it wasn't right. I had a look that evening and it locked up within 200 metres.

    Jesus I'm no experts on Yaris' but that sounds like pretty low mileage for a gearbox to go especially a Toyota one.


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    #8266
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,221 ✭✭✭pablo128


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    Jesus I'm no experts on Yaris' but that sounds like pretty low mileage for a gearbox to go especially a Toyota one.

    I thought that myself but sure look, you never know how the car was previously driven. And while my missus is generally a good driver, she could be rallying sh1te out of it when my back is turned!:pac:

    A plus side is that if it's not a part that regularly fails, there will be a glut of them available second hand and for not much money. If it was an Auris 1.4 d4d box you wouldn't have much change from a thousand Euros for a s/h box.


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    #8267
    tcawley29
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭tcawley29


    pablo128 wrote: »
    I thought that myself but sure look, you never know how the car was previously driven. And while my missus is generally a good driver, she could be rallying sh1te out of it when my back is turned!:pac:

    A plus side is that if it's not a part that regularly fails, there will be a glut of them available second hand and for not much money. If it was an Auris 1.4 d4d box you wouldn't have much change from a thousand Euros for a s/h box.

    Had one go on a 1.4 d4d corolla at 96k km. Think it cost about 1500 for a clutch, gearbox and full service at an indy. The indy reckoned the most expensive part was shipping the gearbox to the recon center but it was great afterwards. The previous owner used to use it for farming and towing cattle trailers. Can only imagine the stress put on that little hatchback when he had it.


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    #8268
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,548 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    I went through plenty of gearboxes in my previous corolla (5 at least). The last one fitted has been sent to Poland (!) for repair. 2 new, genuine bearings + labour + courier for 150 notes. 2nd hand gearbox never lasted more than 18 months. Reconditioned one's already running 4 years and doesn't want to fail.


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    #8269
    tcawley29
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭tcawley29


    joujoujou wrote: »
    I went through plenty of gearboxes in my previous corolla (5 at least). The last one fitted has been sent to Poland (!) for repair. 2 new, genuine bearings + labour + courier for 150 notes. 2nd hand gearbox never lasted more than 18 months. Reconditioned one's already running 4 years and doesn't want to fail.

    I was told they changed the design of the bearings that they use in the repairs. Apparently they're meant to be more durable.
    Cool idea sending to Poland though. Do you just use a courier like DPD for this?


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    #8270
    joujoujou
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    tcawley29 wrote: »
    I was told they changed the design of the bearings that they use in the repairs. Apparently they're meant to be more durable.
    That's exactly what I heard as well. :)
    tcawley29 wrote: »
    Cool idea sending to Poland though. Do you just use a courier like DPD for this?
    Thanks. No, I used one of many private Polish lads driving their vans there and back again.


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    #8271
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    tcawley29 wrote: »
    I was told they changed the design of the bearings that they use in the repairs. Apparently they're meant to be more durable.
    Cool idea sending to Poland though. Do you just use a courier like DPD for this?

    He is Polish though so he is well able to communicate with those carrying out the work. I wouldn't fancy trying to send emails to them asking to do the work for myself and using google translate.


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    #8272
    tcawley29
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭tcawley29


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    He is Polish though so he is well able to communicate with those carrying out the work. I wouldn't fancy trying to send emails to them asking to do the work for myself and using google translate.

    If I was in the position again and I knew this sort of saving could be made I would have made a point of learning to speak Polish :)


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    #8273
    joujoujou
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    tcawley29 wrote: »
    If I was in the position again and I knew this sort of saving could be made I would have made a point of learning to speak Polish :)
    ...or just ask someone nearby to give you a hand.

    I'm pretty sure plenty of Polish people live/work around you. :)

    Anyway, I hope that current gearbox will last long enough without a problem. ;)


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    #8274
    tcawley29
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭tcawley29


    joujoujou wrote: »
    ...or just ask someone nearby to give you a hand.

    I'm pretty sure plenty of Polish people live/work around you. :)

    Anyway, I hope that current gearbox will last long enough without a problem. ;)

    Thats true too. I sold the car and moved away but it was still going strong at 150k when the car was sold. Not much mileage I know but oh well :)


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    #8275
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users Posts: 5,130 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    Took the front bumper off my E36 to fit new bumper dampers. It had gotten a slap at some stage and wasn't sitting properly. Dampers were perfect but the carrier was damaged so I need a new one. I ordered new splash guards while I was at it as they were in awful knick.

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    #8276
    Ubbquittious
    Registered Users Posts: 6,194 ✭✭✭Ubbquittious


    I made a new controller from scratch for the blower in the 405 after attempts to repair the ones I had failed. A while back I bought a new controller from China but it only lasted .5 of a second before it blew. This one is way overkill for what it's supposed to do


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    #8277
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    That fuse is not making full contact. Push it down so it is even on both sides.


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    #8278
    Ubbquittious
    Registered Users Posts: 6,194 ✭✭✭Ubbquittious


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    That fuse is not making full contact. Push it down so it is even on both sides.


    It's the wrong size, must try to pick up a proper one today


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    #8279
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Started getting ready for my power steering pump replacement. Removed the front fan, air-box and progressed on to the belts. A bit annoying but I've done this before so got the belt off without much issue. Span the now free power steering pulley and it space completely freely. Then pulled it out, the shaft leading from the pulley into the pump has completely sheered inside the pump. :eek:

    The new pump is in the post as I type, so hoping to have it and the new expansion tank for the hydraulic fluid on Monday/Tues. Fit and bleed and bring the sucker to the NCT by Thurs. I think it's possible.


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    #8280
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Well, fair play to Mick's garage who sent my parts out to me this afternoon! Started taking things apart this morning. Jacked the car up, sussed out what bolts to remove and got to it. It did take me a little while to get the old pump out as the high pressure return line was well secured. Using a curtain pole to get my law of the lever on, I managed to break it free.

    New pump is now on and plumbed. I started removing the expansion tank but one of the lines coming out of it is not looking too good. I'm tempted to just button the old one back together and just leave it for now. The ultimate goal here is to get it through the NCT, I can worry about the rest after.

    My only other hurdle is the old pulley. I have a new one ordered but it hasn't arrived. It is plastic and is welded to the old pump, just due to age and heat from the engine. I have it sitting in a pool of WD-40 to see if it will come free as I might be forced to use the old one.

    A good afternoons work.


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    #8281
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    The struggle is real. Hopefully you get sorted within the retest period!


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