yorkshire_spam Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 31 minutes ago, michael said: Unfortunately I tested positive for covid the day before ferry,so did not start! I have been watching what’s app,and am surprised by the number of problems,etc. regards michael Wow, that's really bad luck! Sorry to hear that Michael! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, Wendy Dawes said: Shedi still limping along with a broken gearbox mount. My Spitfire's gearbox mount failed on the Cambridge area's Peaks-Lakes-Dales tour last year. Had that been a major event I'd have soldiered on, but it was approaching RBRR time and the Spitfire was entered, so I drove home and used my two days leave to replace it. I wouldn't have wanted to try doing that by the road side, but Shedi's may not be so hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, RobPearce said: I wouldn't have wanted to try doing that by the road side, but Shedi's may not be so hard. Saloon with OD fairly straightforward but not very easy to bodge, especially since it’s usually soaked in gear oil making it hard to get the Tiger Seal to stick….. Buy cheap buy twice (or more) with those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 May have had a change of heart, Darren just said Ashley is considering fixing it at Rolduc after driving it over Stelvio Pass with the constant noise from the prop banging against the exhaust, as the gearbox shifts back and forth under load. hope he does the fix, it’s a new prop and recon box be awful to risk damage to the running gear for the sake of £75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) On 10/09/2022 at 11:01, Wendy Dawes said: ......................but Ashley refuses to pay the £75 for it 🤷🏻♀️ Ashley is so tight I'm surprised he breathes out! 🙂 Edited September 12, 2022 by Radders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Radders said: Ashley is so tight I'm surprised he breathes out! 🙂 I think anyone who knows him will realise that lol, at Rolduc he actually wedged a roll of duct tape in the gap and cable tied it to get home, took longer to do that than it would have to replace the mount 🙄👍 Edited September 12, 2022 by Wendy Dawes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Wendy Dawes said: at Rolduc he actually wedged a roll of duct tape in the gap and cable tied it to get home, took longer to do that than it would have to replace the mount 🙄👍 I know. I was there talking to Darren while he was doing it 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 08/09/2022 at 12:35, yorkshire_spam said: Gearbox failed completely, trying to arrange recovery 1.8km up the sp638 from Pocol. Gutted and spent over an hour trying to get through to the recovery company. Darren let me know that you’re getting the car recovered , so happy for you 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Wendy Dawes said: Darren let me know that you’re getting the car recovered , so happy for you 👍 Nothing for certain yet, waiting to see what the insurers decide and then have a couple of possible options depending on the outcome... time will tell. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Sam, If you have a towbar then you are more than welcome to use my trailer to recover her. Pick up the trailer in Belgium, drive over, load the car and then sweet talk Shaun in getting a new box in.😁... could be done in a long WE as long as you have a spare box somewhere. Dirk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Saltddirk said: Sam, If you have a towbar then you are more than welcome to use my trailer to recover her. Pick up the trailer in Belgium, drive over, load the car and then sweet talk Shaun in getting a new box in.😁... could be done in a long WE as long as you have a spare box somewhere. Dirk What a kind gesture Triumph owners are the best 💕 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Saltddirk said: Sam, If you have a towbar then you are more than welcome to use my trailer to recover her. Pick up the trailer in Belgium, drive over, load the car and then sweet talk Shaun in getting a new box in.😁... could be done in a long WE as long as you have a spare box somewhere. Dirk Thanks Dirk, that's a very kind offer! We are still waiting to hear what the insurers say. I've had a couple of very kind offers from friends/club members around getting the car back - so I think we will have some sort of plan to sort it out, one way or another with or without the insurance co . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 No worries Sam, just keep us posted, I,m not always able to log onto the forum, so if you want use my email: ddevogeleer@hotmail.com or through Whatsapp, and here is proof that a Dolly fits 🙂😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Hi Sam, Any news on the Dolomite recovery? I hope that you have sorted something out for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Tim Bancroft said: Hi Sam, Any news on the Dolomite recovery? I hope that you have sorted something out for her. Still nothing from the recovery co. , I might call them later since its a week since I sent them the paperwork they requested Edited September 19, 2022 by yorkshire_spam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just this minute heard....the 2000 is being "repatriated in the next couple of days" , should be back home "in 10/15 days"😃😃 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 10 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: Still nothing from the recovery co. , I might call them later since its a week since I sent them the paperwork they requested Hope it’s soon sorted, they’re taking their time 🙄 good news about the 2000 though 👍 we are all hoping for the same good news for you Sam 🤞🥳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Velocita Rosso said: Just this minute heard....the 2000 is being "repatriated in the next couple of days" , should be back home "in 10/15 days"😃😃 Great news Mike, sometimes it is a slow boat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) The 2000/V8 is on the road, as per text and mail this morning it has departed Italy by recovery truck and on the way home. If this is the efficiency of Philips Insurance company, I may consider changing my insurers. Edited September 20, 2022 by Velocita Rosso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I always thought there was just 1 company that does all the European recovery and transportation, so maybe the difference is the way the UK broker drives them? I know the AA and similar use same transportation company, and you are tied to the same rules on value and total costs of recovery limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 She's home! I got a call around 11am this morning asking if they could deliver to our home address this evening. Not much notice, not the 6 to 8 weeks I was advised, but happy she's back. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Fantastic news Sam so pleased for you 👍🤗 happy days 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 excellent news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Awesome news 🍾😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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