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Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:54 pm
by Luxobarge
Paul - go with it, sounds like it'll be just fine. I should have kept quiet - I just didn't know they did a one-size-fits-all, however it's not a bad idea as I guess it keeps production costs down.

John - no, the coolant capacity would be just the same, the black bit on the end will be mainly air instead of transmission fluid, that's all.

Cheers!

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:53 pm
by Paul240480
Well, I went for it this afternoon. All running and back together. About 4 hours with a grub break . Got a little to do tomorrow, final topping up and the engine front under guard. Ran out of light!
Started with a 'dribble'
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Even the old jubilee clips came undone, after an overnight soak
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My method of supporting the air con condenser using a block of wood and some thin tongue and groove. Also shows supporting the rad itself using a jack and further piece of wood. Used the 'jack method' to fit the new radiator too.
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All out, used two bits of wire to stop the top of the condenser wobbling in the wind
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Finally running, temp gauge spot on 3 O'clock and fan cut in. Computer and clock out of kilter, as disconnected battery during work.
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Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:03 pm
by Luxobarge
Nice one Paul - well done. Not a bad job is it?

Cheers! :D

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:23 pm
by Paul240480
Luxobarge wrote:Nice one Paul - well done. Not a bad job is it?

Cheers! :D
Thanks :D . No not too bad. Top bolts on air con compreser most difficult , having a mini 'wobbly' to fit a socket to the 8 or 10 mm bolts was a good moment!

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:00 am
by Luxobarge
Paul240480 wrote:
Luxobarge wrote:Nice one Paul - well done. Not a bad job is it?

Cheers! :D
Thanks :D . No not too bad. Top bolts on air con compreser most difficult , having a mini 'wobbly' to fit a socket to the 8 or 10 mm bolts was a good moment!
Oh! Did mine without having to touch that....??

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:44 am
by Paul240480
Luxobarge wrote:
Paul240480 wrote:
Luxobarge wrote:Nice one Paul - well done. Not a bad job is it?

Cheers! :D
Thanks :D . No not too bad. Top bolts on air con compreser most difficult , having a mini 'wobbly' to fit a socket to the 8 or 10 mm bolts was a good moment!
Oh! Did mine without having to touch that....??


Ahhh! Despite having read up , I had my Haynes manual out there with me.... Nuff said! :roll:

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:09 am
by rich.
who do you get your classics insurance with?

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:14 pm
by Luxobarge
rich. wrote:who do you get your classics insurance with?
I'm not pretending for one moment that my V70 is a classic, but Peter Best are happy to insure it as one - fully comp with agreed value, under £180 last year. Limited miles of 5,000 but that's no problem for me - I don't get out much....

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 4:22 pm
by Paul240480
Went to finally top up the coolant this morning after nights cooling down. I managed to sort a fix (bodge :roll: ) for two bolts & clips that had disintegrated at the top of the rad & replaced the front splash tray underneath.
Then went for a 15 or so mile spin including a short blat up the due carriageway. Coolant temp was bang on and level bang on also, no drips so far either. :D

As far as insurance goes mine are with Axa, though don't forget, in France

I pay about 28€ a month for Zeb. Thats not on classic, set value of 1500€

My 'soon to be V70 (2004) is going to be 30,24€ a month,again not classic & set value 3500€ (I'm paying £1500 8-) )

Tank 240 is going over to assurance voiture d'collection (and, of course it is arguable as to wether a 240 is a classic) will be 10,68€ a month with 'market value' (that'll be peanuts then :lol: )

Re: 'Zeb' - (Not a Classic) Bloggy!

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:19 pm
by JPB
set value 3500€ (I'm paying £1500 8-) )
:shock:

Is that not a wee bit, erm, naughty? Just as well that representatives of the motor insurance industry never, ever read classic car fora isn't it. :lol: