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| nctnico:
A 1994 Toyota Corolla diesel. I did do a some work on it (partly due to the fact it turned out to have been hit in the rear and partly due to me getting into an accident wrecking the front). At 340k km the engine developed a problem with -I think- the crank shaft bearings so that was the end of it. I bought it very cheap from the liquidator after my employer went bankcrupt. |
| Brumby:
--- Quote from: Doom-the-Squirrel on November 23, 2019, 02:52:28 am ---Very good memory! I imagine you've done a lot of work to the engine? --- End quote --- Actually - not much at all. In fact, I think I only ever changed the spark plugs and the points. Oh ... and the distributor cap (but I realised afterwards that may not have been necessary). The HT is right at the front of the engine and simply getting some water spray up in front could really suck the energy away from the spark plugs. |
| GeorgeOfTheJungle:
In my Mini I had to replace these very often: https://www.minimania.com/part/GCD101/Austin-Mini-Yoke-Type-U-joint-Rubber-With-U-Bolts-And-Nuts Edit: These are much better https://www.minimania.com/part/QL5000/Driveshaft-Couplings-U-joints-For-Yoke-Axle-Similar-To-Quinton-Hazel-Roller-Type a pity they didn't exist yet back then! |
| Ice-Tea:
A 1.5D Citroen Saxo like this one. None of that Turbo or HDi rubbish. Just plain old diesel. You could floor it, go for a cup of coffee and be back in time for the first hint of acceleration. |
| Zero999:
--- Quote from: I wanted a rude username on November 19, 2019, 04:44:08 am ---Is it weird to have never owned a car? Been enjoying Melbourne's temperate weather, living the motorbike life ... --- End quote --- Me too. I've never owned a car. My sister and I used to sort of share a car, but really she used to drive it more and she was the named owner. Nowadays, I just pedal cycle short journeys. I have a motorcycle but only use it when I have to travel more than five or so miles, which isn't often. |
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