Poisson's Motoring Mishaps
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The engine is slowly freeing up after it's 10 year slumber, but as found by the recent runs to Driffield and Sewerby it's a tad worn consuming about 1/4 of it's oil after each long thrash up and down the motorway.....however the 25MPG problem I am having is just due to a lack of fine tuning so it should raise back to 35 after a fiddle.
A tad smoky start
Many miles later at the East Yorkshire Branch MMOC rally
Abandoned for the cause of fish and chips :P
A tad smoky start
Many miles later at the East Yorkshire Branch MMOC rally
Abandoned for the cause of fish and chips :P
bjh345 said:
Looking good mate, wish I could tune the volvo to get over 25mpg!
Why thank you, don't look too hard though 
The second pic in the last post is the best I've ever got, hides many problems 
I'd also wager the Volvo has a tad more than 48 bhp, although a 35MPG drinking habit is something my pocket/Yorkshireman side of me looks upon with a wish
Well......ARSE
Took the troubled Huw to a mechanic for a second look and diagnosed head gasket failure due to a water pump failure which helped explain the squeals whilst driving and massive oil consumption. Still a right royal pain, so decided to have full flush, tune up, new boot hinges and lock/handle and locking fuel filler cap installed whilst having all parts to do with HG and some hoses replaced.....
Took the troubled Huw to a mechanic for a second look and diagnosed head gasket failure due to a water pump failure which helped explain the squeals whilst driving and massive oil consumption. Still a right royal pain, so decided to have full flush, tune up, new boot hinges and lock/handle and locking fuel filler cap installed whilst having all parts to do with HG and some hoses replaced.....
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
There is a blanking bolt that you can take out to insert a temperature sender. I had a row of extra gauges just below the dash which included a temp gauge. (after the horse has bolted I know 
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My clue was after 2 minutes the heater was warm XD Lovely if it was chilly though XD)After some poking, the head is buggered in cylinder 2 with nothing seating and the bottom end is knackered. Currently have a second engine (a goldseal unit) being tested to see if it is any good, and if so lobbed in. Just annoyed as Monty (pictured) hadn't moved for a month or two and fired pretty quickly and pulled perfectly, little bugger
Paul S4 said:
As had been said above, they are great cars to learn on ! I had an ex BT bright yellow Moggy van which was ideal as a student: drove it up and down from Durham to Dundee regularly. They can be very economical if driven appropriately (!). I found the best way to conserve the gearbox ( as you know there is no synchro in 1st/reverse ) was to learn how to double declutch. I reckon if I owned one now I would upgrade the drum brakes to discs if possible... as that was probably the worst feature of the car ! Otherwise they are amazing !
Well done on getting one ; looks like there is experience of ownership in the household which is a good advantage !
Thank you Well done on getting one ; looks like there is experience of ownership in the household which is a good advantage !
Double declutching is on my learning list, easiest way now is drive it as a 3 speed most of the time and 1st when at a standstill as it doesn't crunch then.
Brakes I can live with, even if they aren't working to their 100% capacity at the moment (!)
Regarding ownership, we currently have 6 Moggies, and for now 1 roadworthy until mine returns to the road
Edited by Poisson96 on Monday 14th September 10:34
Vipers said:
Poisson96 said:
Vipers said:
Used to drive a Morris Traveller in the mob, wearing steaming boots as well, no easy task when used to driving a Bedford RL 3 tonner.
I'm not trying to drive mine in boots, my feet barley fit as it is 
Your car is same year as my BSA 650 cc Clubman's Lightning, now worth about 15k, sadly I sold it in 71 for £120, sob sob sob.
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ks said:
ks said:Poisson96 said:
I know what you mean, had my dads car pulled up near Monty the other day and the difference was something to behold with both having bonnets up at the time. The moggy is miles easier to do nearly anything on compared to the Punto...
I think most the bolts on moggys are the same size? its a-few years since I worked on one, was fascinated by how simple yet durable they are not a lot of cars last 50years even with maintenance, there like a time-capsule in motoring, and everyone knew someone with a moggy After 50 years of bodging by many owners it can be a guessing game. You are correct though, they are pretty damn tough. It was happy being thrashed up and down motorways with head gasket failure and no working water pump. The only help it had was the heater vent open all the time.
Apparently engine the third is being a pain, I hope it can be fixed or engine IV will have to be found...Bugger.
1st Engine: Bottom end and head failure
Engine Number 2: Cracked block
Engine The Third: Being a pain
Engine IV: Hopefully not needed, if so it needs sourcing from elsewhere.
Remind me why I have a classic again
1st Engine: Bottom end and head failure
Engine Number 2: Cracked block
Engine The Third: Being a pain
Engine IV: Hopefully not needed, if so it needs sourcing from elsewhere.
Remind me why I have a classic again
TWW said:
Hello OP!
Congratulations on a wonderful choice. I had a traveler as my first car (from same year)in 2011. There is nothing better to teach you how to drive and even now with modern brakes, TC, ESP and ..., I am extra cautious.
However, that choke is a faff isn't it? Good luck with yours!
I basically just have to be very sparing on choke. Gave me a fright at Crich when it wouldn't start to move it on to the street, need some as the fuel had vaporised. Also got more fun on wet roundabouts and finding out how much welly you can give before it will start misbehaving Congratulations on a wonderful choice. I had a traveler as my first car (from same year)in 2011. There is nothing better to teach you how to drive and even now with modern brakes, TC, ESP and ..., I am extra cautious.
However, that choke is a faff isn't it? Good luck with yours!
Went on a solo run out today to find some photo spots....
Peak Rail
Food stop in Bakewell also occurred (failed to dump it outside the town hall BV72)
Came back to the garage and attempted to reverse in for the first time. It happened, but I accrued scratches along the way
Some T-Cut later....
Peak Rail
Food stop in Bakewell also occurred (failed to dump it outside the town hall BV72)
Came back to the garage and attempted to reverse in for the first time. It happened, but I accrued scratches along the way
Some T-Cut later....
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