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by rich.
Wed Dec 10, 2025 6:43 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: ford galaxy
Replies: 303
Views: 142619

Re: ford galaxy

Local mechanic has diagnosed head gasket... Quotes around 2k... I can get a reconditioned engine for 3... Car still running fine.. we'll be getting another car for la patron soon so galaxy will be getting taken off the road and further investigation...
by rich.
Thu Nov 27, 2025 6:50 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Zel's Eclectic Fleet Blog (Volvo, Rover, Trabant, Invacar & Occasional Distractions)
Replies: 1670
Views: 1676638

Re: Zel's Eclectic Fleet Blog (Volvo, Rover, Trabant, Invacar & Occasional Distractions)

Good to see progress on rover.. the pinball machine looks fantastic, have you thought about making and selling them as an extra source of funds for the fleet.. :thumbs:
by rich.
Sun Nov 16, 2025 8:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: ford galaxy
Replies: 303
Views: 142619

Re: ford galaxy

Update, car insurance fixed the car, new bumper light etc .. car has been a bit of a pain, fuel pressure sensor went then the valve on the fuel pump connector valve broke.. don't know how.. got the car running and my mechanic mate switched off the car saying it doesn't sound right.. a quick check on ...
by rich.
Sun Oct 19, 2025 12:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What classic vehicles have you seen?
Replies: 2274
Views: 986671

Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?

Very quiet mate... Saw a tidy Renault 4 yesterday...
by rich.
Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jcb
Replies: 0
Views: 3127

Jcb

My digger doesn't get used much, but occasionally there are jobs and a lot of action.. last week it broke down.. fuel starvation... I changed the filter and it was covered in a varnish type substance.. any idea what causes this? I use white diesel... Apparently it's the law...
by rich.
Tue Sep 02, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 206
Replies: 80
Views: 983951

Re: 206

Car has been running fine until I went away when the starter motor packed up.. I wasn't very popular.. I replaced it yesterday and everything is perfect, for the moment.. what a pain in the a##e to do ... Waiting for something else to go wrong now :D
by rich.
Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What classic vehicles have you seen?
Replies: 2274
Views: 986671

Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?

Bumped into Niel greenhouse the other day at a car boot sale.. seems like a nice chap.. no I didn't ask for photos.. it's his day off
by rich.
Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:32 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Ford Anglia 106e (LHD) Estate
Replies: 141
Views: 333559

Re: Ford Anglia 106e (LHD) Estate

That's a decent job mate 👍
by rich.
Tue Aug 05, 2025 6:14 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 206
Replies: 80
Views: 983951

Re: 206

Wife drove 206 yesterday, she was following me to drop a van off ... Engine management light went off on its own.... :lol:
by rich.
Wed Jul 30, 2025 8:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 206
Replies: 80
Views: 983951

Re: 206

I changed the crankshaft sensor.. took it for a 20 km test and it seems to be ok...