Tam n pups winter trip 2022

[Mr porky]

Did you leave out a mince pie for Santa and a carrot for Rudolph?

My dad said santa needs a whiskey, my mum always looked unconvinced

 

[gpat]

He'll be getting himself a National Trust sticker and Labrador next, just to complete the new image

I have seen his Christmas wish list

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[Northernraider]

Got mot on the camper tomorrow. Just discovered a leaking hub seal on the rear near side. Not sure if it's a fail or not or just an advisory. I want it fixed regardless but its not a job I can do myself on the drive and not sure I'd get it fixed in time for going down to uncle lenny's. Also not sure the brakes are that great on it either. So I've got it booked in to another garage Wednesday morning so they can have a look at it . Still taking it for mot tomorrow anyway so I can see if it needs any other work done to it. Hate when it's jobs I can't do myself

 

[Suenliam]

There's always something At least you are aware of the problems before you go to the mot.
Hope garage can help.
Sue

 

[Minxy]

I have seen his Christmas wish list

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You forgot these ....

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[WESTY66]

Tam if you can give it a jet wash round the wheels and hub nuts, might stay clean long enough to get through MOT and fix at your leisure, unless they’re leaking badly it’s not usually a problem, see many HGV with a misting round the hub nuts. You can get them done in Turkey for about £16

 

[Northernraider]

Tam if you can give it a jet wash round the wheels and hub nuts, might stay clean long enough to get through MOT and fix at your leisure, unless they’re leaking badly it’s not usually a problem, see many HGV with a misting round the hub nuts. You can get them done in Turkey for about £16

Why didn't I think about that earlier

 

[Podney]

Got mot on the camper tomorrow. Just discovered a leaking hub seal on the rear near side. Not sure if it's a fail or not or just an advisory. I want it fixed regardless but it’s not a job I can do myself on the drive and not sure I'd get it fixed in time for going down to uncle lenny's. Also not sure the brakes are that great on it either. So I've got it booked in to another garage Wednesday morning so they can have a look at it . Still taking it for mot tomorrow anyway so I can see if it needs any other work done to it. Hate when it's jobs I can't do myself

oops pressed the wrong button (again). Ignore me! Jumpy fingers,must be time for a beer

 

[Northernraider]

Well the new whip novelty lasted 2 days, its a lovely car but really not suitable for deliveries, and mum couldn't get out of it when I took her to asda , so it's getting sold on again.

I'm making no more decisions for a while as I seem to be making a few wrong ones at the minute

That little endeavour cost me £70 in insurance fees to swap cover then swap it back. Hopefully I might make a bit profit reselling the volvo to cover it.


Back to using the Peugeot again .....for now

 

[Gina M]

Oh no Tam, you so loved that car I am so sorry

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[Gina M]

Sending love to your mum for today

 

[fat haggis]

Tam. Would you like this old thing

 

[fat haggis]

Sorry it won’t list.

 

[Northernraider]

Camper unfortunately has failed mot , not on the hub seal that's just an advisory but the handbrake on that side is rubbish. Probably caused by oil leaking in to the drum and contaminating the shoes. The service brake is fine though. So now the problem is getting it repaired in time to get it retested.

 

[StephandJohn]

Oh well. At least you know now and both things are fixable.

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[Northernraider]

Oh well. At least you know now and both things are fixable.

Aye its not too bad for a 25 year old van , just inconvenient timing.

 

[Northernraider]

Got a pic of the underside from the pit .

Lot of surface corrosion on the chassis where the original paint has flaked but it's very solid

 

[Northernraider]

In other news mums home from her scan , in good spirits , we have to wait now for results from that hopefully not long

 

[StephandJohn]

Glad Mum's home and fingers crossed for good news.

 

[scousebird]

In other news mums home from her scan , in good spirits , we have to wait now for results from that hopefully not long

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[pagey]

Got a pic of the underside from the pit . View attachment 792305

Lot of surface corrosion on the chassis where the original paint has flaked but it's very solid

Couple of hours with a rotary brush and it will be as good as new

 

[Northernraider]

Couple of hours with a rotary brush and it will be as good as new

Yeah although it would be easier if I had a pit or a ramp . Doing it lying on my back on the drive isn't the easiest

 

[Dutch 68]

Yeah although it would be easier if I had a pit or a ramp . Doing it lying on my back on the drive isn't the easiest

Hire some pit or ramp time? Way easier

 

[mackeellan]

Take extreme care if working underneath the van. You can't be too careful Tam. Good luck with everything.

 

[Northernraider]

Hire some pit or ramp time? Way easier

Aye that's easier said than done. I will probably leave that job till I get abroad and maybe get it done in Turkey or something.

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[Lenny HB]

Well the new whip novelty lasted 2 days, its a lovely car but really not suitable for deliveries, and mum couldn't get out of it when I took her to asda , so it's getting sold on again.

I told yer.

 

[Lenny HB]

Got a pic of the underside from the pit . View attachment 792305

Lot of surface corrosion on the chassis where the original paint has flaked but it's very solid

That looks like a 5 or 6 year old van when you live 200 yds from the beach like I do.

 

[Northernraider]

I know I've only had it 2 days but I'm really gonna be sad selling this on . Its such a lovely car and honestly as smooth and comfortable as it was the day it left the showroom . A real credit to its 3 previous owners


I'm putting it on ebay tomorrow.

 

[Figaro]

Looks a great car for the money.
Was it too low for you mum ?
You probably already thought of this but what about lifting seat as high as possible then a booster cushion to give a bit more lift

 

[Northernraider]

Looks a great car for the money.
Was it too low for you mum ?
You probably already thought of this but what about lifting seat as high as possible then a booster cushion to give a bit more lift

Yeah just a bit ...she could get in OK and liked the leather as she could slide and spin on it to get in and out but too low to stand up from. That and its not a car for hashing about on deliveries. Its not nimble enough and I think the speed bumps etc would ruin it.

I only use a car for work really so no point in having 2 either.

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