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by pilgrim55
19 Mar 2014, 13:05
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Buying Tyres Online Is Not As Stupid As I Thought
Replies: 28
Views: 12763

Re: Buying Tyres Online Is Not As Stupid As I Thought

I look online then see if my local people can match or come near the price, they usually can and I feel happier keeping local services going and people employed.

Also have a theory that once there gone you might just find those internet chappies will have different ideas on prices.
by pilgrim55
02 Feb 2013, 01:45
Forum: Syncro
Topic: A little heads up on your insurance agreed valuation.
Replies: 66
Views: 17669

Re: A little heads up on your insurance agreed valuation.

I was with groupama through flux when my 2wd got written off last year when it was parked outside my house, flux were a nightmare, absolute chocolate tea-pot (though could have eaten the tea-pot, so probably not fair). Had to fight the valuation given by own insurers, showed similar vehicles, invoic...
by pilgrim55
21 Sep 2012, 19:22
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: How sweet does this look?....... Syncro porn.
Replies: 25
Views: 6858

Re: How sweet does this look?....... Syncro porn.

Re: The BFG's

After a bit of research for online prices for tyres only, I have just done a deal with a Euro ATS Branch to supply and fit 5 on new 15" mefros I supplied for £117 a lump, balancing, vat the lot.
by pilgrim55
08 Aug 2012, 07:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help Needed 1.6jx td fuel pump issues
Replies: 2
Views: 583

Help Needed 1.6jx td fuel pump issues

Ok, probably posting in the wrong place so apologies if I am, but I come to the font of all T3/25 knowledge looking for answers. Drove from Bristol to Stowmarket late yesterday, stopped a few times on way, no issues. Stopped for fuel as had half a tank but was going to do a few miles so decided top ...
by pilgrim55
03 Aug 2012, 10:56
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Hello from the South Of France.
Replies: 33
Views: 9608

Re: Hello from the South Of France.

Nice to hear your having a good time, might sneak over the water myself later in the month before handing over some bits to Aiden for his attention in September.
by pilgrim55
27 Jul 2012, 11:52
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: iPad sim for France
Replies: 7
Views: 1556

Re: iPad sim for France

I'm taking mine just in case I breakdown and need help from you lot :ok I know (from personal experience) the forum and it's members is always useful in that respect but still think some sort of breakdown cover is a bit more prudent. A whole day spent at a Mucky's where I limped the van to on the a...
by pilgrim55
27 Jul 2012, 10:49
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: iPad sim for France
Replies: 7
Views: 1556

Re: iPad sim for France

Why not just enjoy being in France?

If needs must take the ipad and should internet withdrawal symtoms get so bad go visit a mucky D's while your there and use there free wifi.
by pilgrim55
08 Jul 2012, 19:50
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Red flashing light on temperature guage
Replies: 14
Views: 3937

Re: Red flashing light on temperature guage

Not a fix but might give you peace of mind. Water light flashed intermitently on my now deceased van. Have had to put instrument cluster from it in my imported van to get it MOT'd and UK street legal, it's still flashing where as the KPH one the cluster is a temp replacement one for didn't, just dow...
by pilgrim55
22 May 2012, 19:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: leaking lots of water out of my 1700 diesel,Glasgow
Replies: 22
Views: 3094

Re: leaking lots of water out of my 1700 diesel,Glasgow

Thats ok Kev I just thought it was a genuine mistake in your eagerness to help another member, though Tig thinks you've been on the sauce
by pilgrim55
22 May 2012, 19:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: leaking lots of water out of my 1700 diesel,Glasgow
Replies: 22
Views: 3094

Re: leaking lots of water out of my 1700 diesel,Glasgow

[quote="kevtherev"]tell us what engine it is... petrol diesel?

Kev,

The clue was in the post subject
by pilgrim55
13 May 2012, 06:43
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Thinking of buying a Syncro....
Replies: 35
Views: 8317

Re: Thinking of buying a Syncro....

If your not really looking to off road and bash it around a 2wd should be sufficient, if you want to add maybe a bit of extra grip for your drive you could always chat to a throughly approachable bloke named Aidan Talbot about getting a diff lock on the 2wd box.
by pilgrim55
31 Mar 2012, 19:11
Forum: Syncro
Topic: CV joints
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Re: CV joints

Thanks Jed, Ash Vale isn't to far from me and the van will be imported, registered etc in the next couple of weeks hopefully so will take a ride over and let you have a look you old pervert.
by pilgrim55
31 Mar 2012, 18:58
Forum: Syncro
Topic: CV joints
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Re: CV joints

Thanks for that Paddy and yes the latex gloves, I have a pile of discarded ones already, they don't make em like they used to, or then again perhaps I used to be just a little bit less clumsy. Also a thanks to Aidan who has been answering my phone calls this week and given great advice, top bloke, b...
by pilgrim55
31 Mar 2012, 18:32
Forum: Syncro
Topic: CV joints
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

CV joints

Hi All, Have looked at the Wiki and can't fine the answer to a problem. Am having to replace the front outer CV on a Syncro 14" I have recently purchased to get it through the MOT for import, have decided to do the inner as well as it seems a bi loose and once it's done its done for a while (he...
by pilgrim55
05 Feb 2012, 10:03
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Talking about recovery gear Towbar warning !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1264

Re: Talking about recovery gear Towbar warning !!!

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Dunno what Seth Effrikans use, though a quick google image search suggests a mix of the swan-neck and two-bolt types that we're used to.[/quote]
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