cook1e Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Glad I turned off the M25 when I saw the delays announced on the Matrix then, I also saw the Jam coming up before I turned off on the M40. Had a smooth journey back to Fleet avoiding the M25 and M3 diverting off through Beaconsfield and Slough Windsor and cutting across to the A30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks to Mr Bancroft we went the Dartford direction, all very civilised (for the M25) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Quoted from cliftyhanger Thanks to Mr Bancroft we went the Dartford direction, all very civilised (for the M25) That was a very good move...... had we had any inkling of how bad the delays would be we'd have taken the M40/A34 even though it's miles round. I have no idea what the problem was on the M25. However, closing 2 more lanes on the M3 when they've been occupying most of it for the last 2 years is just plain rude! And did you know that it now takes about 20 men to mow the central reservation of the A303 - and only one of them has a mower..... 🤔 Mad world! No wonder the country is skint!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Umm, Monday night was a bugger on the M25, 1 hour wait with the engine off, stuck between jcts 15 and 16.Jason had a thrill as the woman in front got out of her car, very short skirt, I was too busy texting Clive to warn him about the wait, therefore missed the delights!Life can be cruel!Saloon is nearly back on the road, pulled the gearbox out againyesterday afternoon to check the clutch,all seems fine though?Other jobs:Driveshaft gaitors completely spilt, replaceRe-wire the starter system Sort wiring to headlamps and spotsSide windowsCheck fluidsClean the thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Garmin Sat Nav loaded with all way points and now working up the detail itineraries against the road book. First two days completed and checked plus 3rd day alternate route (Timmelsjoch pass). Hope to complete the 3rd day later today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I think we have finally solved the lack of fuel pressure ( and hence lack of go) on Dougs PI, simple rewire and upgrade of pump loom and all is well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Must remind myself to start on the car soon 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 can we stop the count down at the top of the page? Each time I look at the CT forum and realise how few days are left I start to panic and I don't have many jobs still to do!Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 From being parked and ready to go, to :Bumper is off to weld up holes created by spot falling offGlove box out and new main fuse box fitted....don`t know what I`m going to do now, not stopping and jiggling fuses!And now awaiting two new tyres which are not in stock until the sixth September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I found this little route teaser for 74-77on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqzdiHi1WXUClearly not suitable for wide carsHoward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Love the Tunnel, looks more like the inside of a mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 60 mile drive in the 2000 and it's good to go apart from1Floats about a bit at the front but if new struts come through at the end of the week from Chris Witor as promised then it will be into my local garage for them to be fitted.2 There's a bearing noise which I can't pin down. I will get the garage to investigate and hope it's not something awful 🤔To be honest though I will just set off and see how far we get 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Quoted from Raider 60 mile drive in the 2000 and it's good to go apart fromTo be honest though I will just set off and see how far we get 😀 (shhh)remember 2011 10CRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ed7hlyNT0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 More or less finished my Saloon.Just got to fit some new arb joints and do an oil change. Went for a drive earlier in the car, felt as dependable as ever.Just love driving the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Quoted from Raider if new struts come through at the end of the week from Chris Witor as promised then it will be into my local garage for them to be fitted. Damn Martin. Them 7 bolts you have to do each side. Phew. I'd delegate that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Quoted from GT6_User_and_Abuser Damn Martin. Them 7 bolts you have to do each side. Phew. I'd delegate that too. I have done, I have done enough spannering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Keys Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well things are suddenly not looking so good After much investigation, a driveline vibration turns out to be the torque convertor, but, only when in lock up.Its bad too. Bellhousing becomes a blur at 90mph!So out with the gearbox yet again. Really starting to run out of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Plenty of times roger! I have no front suspension on. Doors. Bonnet. Ignition. Carb. Be raaaaaaate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 You get your lights sorted? Thought of running through a mk1 foot switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Quoted from GT6_User_and_Abuser Plenty of times roger! I have no front suspension on. Doors. Bonnet. Ignition. Carb. Be raaaaaaate! Hurry up or you will be doing the run in a Scooby Doo again 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Quoted from Raider I have done, I have done enough spannering. So your nuts are still all tight then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Quoted from tiggrr1 Hurry up or you will be doing the run in a Scooby Doo again 🙂 Not on your nelly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Diff & Gbox fluids. Checked/topped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Tracker works 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Quoted from Royboy66 Tracker works 😎 Phew! 😀Good luck Roy. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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