Motors Chat - Round 9

Noccy_Mondy · 14-10-2015 11:51AM

jimgoose wrote:

I could fill the yard with new cars in the morning. But for what? Who needs that crap? Too many mind. Sixteen-year-old shÃtheapery is truly the Tao.

I've had my fair share of problems with older cars, things going etc. You cant beat the peace you have with a newer car. I had it with the mondeo, but now that's starting to push on, the problems will surely start to appear.

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 12:53PM

I'm not sure what to say.

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beertons · 14-10-2015 01:21PM

Just a tdi? No red bits?

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 01:26PM

beertons wrote: »

Just a tdi? No red bits?

What? If you're referring to that last pic, it's a MK3 Golf so that's before the red letters kicked in.

jimgoose · 14-10-2015 01:45PM

GvidoR wrote: »

I'm not sure what to say...

That is properly cool, even if it is a Volkswagen. :cool:

fancy pigeon · 14-10-2015 01:52PM

I'm happy with what it is now, despite its missing silencer

It's amazing the difference the C250 td turbo does to an XUD

like standard power delivery/boost threshold but with lots more useable power within the rev range (for now the turbo comes in with a bang due to the lack of backbox, it was very smooth beforehand).

None of this drops off after 3k rpm like a crap fap, it goes close to the redline happily (restricted by the limitations of the turbo). I've made a very unusual diesel :cool:

What will it be like with the turbo from a tipper installed.... :eek:

beertons wrote: »

Just a tdi? No red bits?

jimgoose · 14-10-2015 01:55PM

fancy pigeon wrote: »

...What will it be like with the turbo from a tipper installed.... :eek:

This has the makings of a plan. You need that, plus 70-25-5 DERV-petrol-marine two-stroke, and go drag-racing. You'll either have the guts of it shat all over the 'macadam, or the only eight-second furry old XUD in the World. :cool:

fancy pigeon · 14-10-2015 02:20PM

¡!

I'll keep going till I blow it up, look back, laugh, say that was fun and do it all over again

Would love to create a 200bhp XUD. It would test my pump building skills and be pushing the limits of the pre cups.... I'm happy with a figure like that. I came close enough before sure.....

Although there is a Volcane TD (mmmmmm ZX

) running 260bhp with a dieselmeken pump. I've often pondered about an inline setup, like from an OM601....

The thoughts of an inquisitive mind

jimgoose wrote: »

This has the makings of a plan. You need that, plus 70-25-5 DERV-petrol-marine two-stroke, and go drag-racing. You'll either have the guts of it shat all over the 'macadam, or the only eight-second furry old XUD in the World. :cool:

jimgoose · 14-10-2015 02:47PM

fancy pigeon wrote: »

...The thoughts of an inquisitive mind

Quite. Is there anything at all to be said for a supercharger the size of a 1980s Nordmende?

frozenfrozen · 14-10-2015 02:49PM

went to change gears and nearly put myself through the windscreen, then I remembered it was automatic. oops

jimgoose · 14-10-2015 03:58PM

C'mere - oul' Baldy Noonan didn't actually increase the tax on petrol/diesel in the finish, did he?

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 04:01PM

Was he going to just increase the fuel tax just because, or to get rid of the motor tax? (unlikely, but hope dies last, as they say)

job seeker · 14-10-2015 04:52PM

Off today and tomorrow...in the process of spraying the front wipers, must get more stuff done...

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 04:57PM

Hopefully just the wiper arms. :P

What's next on the list of things to do?

Supergurrier · 14-10-2015 04:57PM

Being hounded by red sea last week or so around this time (while working) to participate in a survey.

Tell them im busy ring me around 7pm (they never do)

Same cycle over and over. Bloody annoying.

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 04:57PM

Hopefully just the wiper arms. :P

What's next on the list of things to do?

job seeker · 14-10-2015 05:02PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Hopefully just the wiper arms. :P

What's next on the list of things to do?

No... Tinting the front window while I'm at it...

Ya, few other spots, before the surface rust takes over the car. :eek:

It will be updated in my blog later tonight...

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 05:14PM

Have ye seen this? :eek:

https://www.facebook.com/hardmenofireland/videos/530660003699159/

job seeker · 14-10-2015 05:33PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Have ye seen this? :eek:

https://www.facebook.com/hardmenofireland/videos/530660003699159/

Driving down prices..

job seeker · 14-10-2015 05:42PM

Oh, meant to ask sooner.. Are them ramps that you can get any good? I thought about axel stands but the back yard is abit rough for axel stands.. So I was going to get a set of them mobile ramps

5W30 · 14-10-2015 06:09PM

job seeker wrote: »

Oh, meant to ask sooner.. Are them ramps that you can get any good? I thought about axel stands but the back yard is abit rough for axel stands.. So I was going to get a set of them mobile ramps

Ramps will be no good if you need to take the wheels off, which is 90% of the time.

Marty McFly · 14-10-2015 06:52PM

Apologies to anyone on the m7 tomorrow I'll be driving down it with car over 3000 revs for a while with possibly a lot of smoke behind me.

Got the dpf cleaned put but needs to be driven to blow the last bits put of it so into tiptronic it goes and drive along for a bit.

It's going back in next week to get the glow plug module sorted.

job seeker · 14-10-2015 06:53PM

5W30 wrote: »

Ramps will be no good if you need to take the wheels off, which is 90% of the time.

True, looking at ramps just for service purposes though.

colm_mcm · 14-10-2015 07:32PM

You can change the oil in a Yaris without axle stands or even a jack. There's enough ground clearance. The oil filter can be unscrewed from above as it's just under the exhaust manifold at the front.

Just get in to the left of the rad

Gavman84 · 14-10-2015 07:32PM

Passed the NCT with flying colours happy days! Not due til 2018 again thought would be October 2017.. Tester was chatting to me about it asking about exhaust and who cleans it! :pac::D

Supergurrier · 14-10-2015 08:00PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

Passed the NCT with flying colours happy days! Not due til 2018 again thought would be October 2017.. Tester was chatting to me about it asking about exhaust and who cleans it! :pac::D

Who is currently polishing my tip is my own buisness, good day sir ! :pac:

5W30 · 14-10-2015 08:53PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

You can change the oil in a Yaris without axle stands or even a jack. There's enough ground clearance. The oil filter can be unscrewed from above as it's just under the exhaust manifold at the front.

Just get in to the left of the rad

Exactly! It's a great car with great accessibility

CIP4 · 14-10-2015 09:07PM

I wonder when the new Astra is hitting Ireland. I kind of like them well I haven't seen any in person yet. The thing is it will have stiff competition from the likes of the golf and focus. Also considering its Opel there's always the risk they will price for themselves out of the market.

job seeker · 14-10-2015 09:09PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

You can change the oil in a Yaris without axle stands or even a jack. There's enough ground clearance. The oil filter can be unscrewed from above as it's just under the exhaust manifold at the front.

Just get in to the left of the rad

Its that easy? :eek:

I knew where the oil filter was.. And you can just slide under to undo the sump nut...

GvidoR · 14-10-2015 09:18PM

You can drive one or two wheels onto a curb if you have one nearby for a little extra room.

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