[Phil Grimsey]

1989 Vauxhall Nova 3 door. Spent huge amounts on this car and ended up being quite a potent little machine with big carburettors, lumpy can etc etc. good fun! Sadly nothing like a Chevy Nova 🙁

1995 Peugeot 106 1527cc diesel. I’ve done just over 100,000 miles in this car, taking its total mileage to 183,000 or nearly 300,000 Kms. Totally reliable motor, great transmission and cheap to work on if it needs it. Will post pictures after.

[Phil Grimsey]

1989 Vauxhall Nova 3 door. Spent huge amounts on this car and ended up being quite a potent little machine with big carburettors, lumpy can etc etc. good fun! Sadly nothing like a Chevy Nova 🙁

1995 Peugeot 106 1527cc diesel. I’ve done just over 100,000 miles in this car, taking its total mileage to 183,000 or nearly 300,000 Kms. Totally reliable motor, great transmission and cheap to work on if it needs it. Will post pictures after.

[Phil Grimsey]

I recently had a brake calliper seize up on my car which torched the pads and disc on that side. When bleeding the brakes up, I used a similar device that utilises air pressure from a tyre to force fluid out a remote reservoir and through the master cylinder. Worked brilliantly and I’d thoroughly recommend them to anyone working solo. Especially since it cost me about £12 and saved getting my boss involved in things ( I was working on the carpark outside work)

[Phil Grimsey]

I recently had a brake calliper seize up on my car which torched the pads and disc on that side. When bleeding the brakes up, I used a similar device that utilises air pressure from a tyre to force fluid out a remote reservoir and through the master cylinder. Worked brilliantly and I’d thoroughly recommend them to anyone working solo. Especially since it cost me about £12 and saved getting my boss involved in things ( I was working on the carpark outside work)

[Phil Grimsey]

Its my pleasure mate. I believe in playing fair, that’s all!

[Phil Grimsey]

Its my pleasure mate. I believe in playing fair, that’s all!

[Phil Grimsey]

[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=36202]An interesting idea however I feel it would dilute the purpose of the site which is stated “This is were you go if you’re broke and your ride is also broke”.

Although it’s a good idea in substance I don’t think it would work as well in practice. I appreciate the suggestion however.[/quote]

Hi Eric,

You’re the boss! I only suggested it as its one way I felt I could return the favour to people for any good advice I’ll get. I will try to chip in on car tech but not being a certified mechanic, I’m fairly hesitant about treading in an area that’s out of my expertise.

I also thought it might generate more traffic for you as I presume you get revenue from advertising on the site and views etc. I will leave it as people can feel free to message me if they want and I will try to help

[Phil Grimsey]

[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=36202]An interesting idea however I feel it would dilute the purpose of the site which is stated “This is were you go if you’re broke and your ride is also broke”.

Although it’s a good idea in substance I don’t think it would work as well in practice. I appreciate the suggestion however.[/quote]

Hi Eric,

You’re the boss! I only suggested it as its one way I felt I could return the favour to people for any good advice I’ll get. I will try to chip in on car tech but not being a certified mechanic, I’m fairly hesitant about treading in an area that’s out of my expertise.

I also thought it might generate more traffic for you as I presume you get revenue from advertising on the site and views etc. I will leave it as people can feel free to message me if they want and I will try to help

[Phil Grimsey]

Last tool I bought was a pair of proper “vise grip” locking pliers. Just dug me out a hole when the reconditioned calliper I just had to fit had the bleed nipple wound in so tight that it rounded the hex off it when I tried to undo it with a normal spanner.

Do buy the more expensive ones though as the cheap, non branded multipack ones aren’t worth the paper your receipt is printed on.

[Phil Grimsey]

Last tool I bought was a pair of proper “vise grip” locking pliers. Just dug me out a hole when the reconditioned calliper I just had to fit had the bleed nipple wound in so tight that it rounded the hex off it when I tried to undo it with a normal spanner.

Do buy the more expensive ones though as the cheap, non branded multipack ones aren’t worth the paper your receipt is printed on.

[Phil Grimsey]

[quote=”astrudwick75″ post=36087]Mechanic now saying he can hear the timing belt slapping the cover and that a loose belt can cause this[/quote]

I’d expect the timing belt to have been on the floor if it’s loose enough to slap about and hit the cover. I wouldn’t entirely trust that diagnosis

[Phil Grimsey]

[quote=”astrudwick75″ post=36087]Mechanic now saying he can hear the timing belt slapping the cover and that a loose belt can cause this[/quote]

I’d expect the timing belt to have been on the floor if it’s loose enough to slap about and hit the cover. I wouldn’t entirely trust that diagnosis

[Phil Grimsey]

Is the battery loose at all in the remote?

[Phil Grimsey]

Is the battery loose at all in the remote?

[Phil Grimsey]

It’s quite possible to turn an engine over while in gear so I’d never bank on the motor alone holding a car still. It hardly takes an earth shattering effort to put a parking brake on now, does it?

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