Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol11]
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slk 32 said:
callahan said:
Thanks slk 32, very informative.
Apologies i couldn't get you the pulley wheel..I'm not sure how effective it would have been without the remap :-(I agree with you about the engine, the instant urge of the supercharger is lovely, although as mine is an estate, the dog is less keen.
Lowtimer said:
Only if you ignore the exemptions mentioned in the first clause you quoted i.e. "Save as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3)..."
Para 3 says
"(3) Instead of complying with paragraph (1) a vehicle may comply with Community Directive 75/443 or with ECE Regulation 39.2"
And Community Directive 75/443 says that kilometer speedos are legal. The only time they are not legal is for vehicles manufactured for the a domestic market where imperial measurements are used. That is not the case for the Volvo, which was manufactured for the Japanese domestic market.
The relevant standards laid down in 75/443 make it clear that KM markings are mandatory throughout all EU countries with MPH required only under certain circumstances:
Good knowledge, thanks.Para 3 says
"(3) Instead of complying with paragraph (1) a vehicle may comply with Community Directive 75/443 or with ECE Regulation 39.2"
And Community Directive 75/443 says that kilometer speedos are legal. The only time they are not legal is for vehicles manufactured for the a domestic market where imperial measurements are used. That is not the case for the Volvo, which was manufactured for the Japanese domestic market.
The relevant standards laid down in 75/443 make it clear that KM markings are mandatory throughout all EU countries with MPH required only under certain circumstances:
r129sl said:
It's getting to the point when the duffers disappear. I'm coming to the view that the good cars are seriously underrated. The mechanicals are bulletproof, the feeling is trad Merc, but the refinement is leagues ahead of the 124. And the CDI motor offers unbeatable performance, efficiency, reliability and longevity. Or you can get a big V8. I spend a lot of time looking at Muggins' 430 on the eBay.
In my capacity as Muggins, so do I. Still for sale...
phil_cardiff said:
I can't link from my 'phone but there are some interesting Honda Legends around £5k at the moment.
Interesting to me anyway.
Me too. A Legend, a 7'er V12 or a '210 E36/E55 are the next barge itches to be scratched.Interesting to me anyway.
Also I'll put a quid on an LS460 coming into budget in this volume.
olly755 said:
phil_cardiff said:
I can't link from my 'phone but there are some interesting Honda Legends around £5k at the moment.
Interesting to me anyway.
Me too. A Legend, a 7'er V12 or a '210 E36/E55 are the next barge itches to be scratched.Interesting to me anyway.
Also I'll put a quid on an LS460 coming into budget in this volume.
Reliable (I think), reasonable power, agile handling, lots of toys, not brash.
r129sl said:
It's getting to the point when the duffers disappear. I'm coming to the view that the good cars are seriously underrated. The mechanicals are bulletproof, the feeling is trad Merc, but the refinement is leagues ahead of the 124. And the CDI motor offers unbeatable performance, efficiency, reliability and longevity. Or you can get a big V8. I spend a lot of time looking at Muggins' 430 on the eBay.
In moving from 210 to the 211 I think it is a clear case of more car but less Mercedes
CharlesdeGaulle said:
K12beano said:
edo said:
Great idea - but to be proper "PH" the signs have to be in Welsh, don't they?
(reference the "It's Welsh, you 'tard" in response to "Ambiwlans" - sorry for the Spoiler if you already knew this!)
W00DY said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
K12beano said:
edo said:
Great idea - but to be proper "PH" the signs have to be in Welsh, don't they?(reference the "It's Welsh, you 'tard" in response to "Ambiwlans" - sorry for the Spoiler if you already knew this!)
Bonefish Blues said:
golfer19 said:
What's the real situation with this engine? Lots of scary stuff on the net about sumps, pipes et al, how do threadists rate the risk (I'm thinking about it in 6 series cab form by the way)
Oil leaks can be pricy to fix as they're labour-intensive. Nice engine, though.
Wonder how the chap is getting on with my old 745i after 3 months!?
Thanks - I'm flippy-flopping (having determined that the SC430's simply not big enough in the back, I think) between 645 cab and 630 cab as the family 3rd car. Sensible vs full-fat (and I know the 650's probably the correct answer, but they are hen's teeth, by the look of it)
I've seen the valve seat issue in other threads, and it's embarrassing (clouds of smoke after idling AIUI), but not terminal by the look of it - although an expensive fix, even with the endoscope method, seemingly. The new coolant pipe fix is reassuring as that was, as you say, big-money. I've read up on the sumps warping, which again seems a cheapish fix. Where else do they leak oil from?
I've seen the valve seat issue in other threads, and it's embarrassing (clouds of smoke after idling AIUI), but not terminal by the look of it - although an expensive fix, even with the endoscope method, seemingly. The new coolant pipe fix is reassuring as that was, as you say, big-money. I've read up on the sumps warping, which again seems a cheapish fix. Where else do they leak oil from?
olly755 said:
W00DY said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
K12beano said:
edo said:
Great idea - but to be proper "PH" the signs have to be in Welsh, don't they?(reference the "It's Welsh, you 'tard" in response to "Ambiwlans" - sorry for the Spoiler if you already knew this!)
BigBen said:
Sorry to spoil it but my first thought on seeing any LR/RR based camper is of Jimmy Savile's mobile abuse range rover camper
Here was I, romanticising about a will-o'-the-wisp fancy, following the sun o'er hill and dale, slave to no man. What I was actually telling the world is that I'm a predatory abuser, with truly awful fashion sense. You really know how to dash dreams BigBen.
Bonefish Blues said:
Thanks - I'm flippy-flopping (having determined that the SC430's simply not big enough in the back, I think) between 645 cab and 630 cab as the family 3rd car. Sensible vs full-fat (and I know the 650's probably the correct answer, but they are hen's teeth, by the look of it)
I've seen the valve seat issue in other threads, and it's embarrassing (clouds of smoke after idling AIUI), but not terminal by the look of it - although an expensive fix, even with the endoscope method, seemingly. The new coolant pipe fix is reassuring as that was, as you say, big-money. I've read up on the sumps warping, which again seems a cheapish fix. Where else do they leak oil from?
cylinder head cover gaskets are common, mine leaked from there. It had another leak as well but can't remember where that was coming from off the top of my head. Fortunately mine didn't have the valve seat issue, or the coolant pipe issue and I had the oil leaks sorted. They really are nice engines though, very smooth. Just make sure the gearbox is as well as the dampers inside them wear out and lead to jerky changes. Not a horrendous bill, but not a cheap one either (about £650-700 IIRC)I've seen the valve seat issue in other threads, and it's embarrassing (clouds of smoke after idling AIUI), but not terminal by the look of it - although an expensive fix, even with the endoscope method, seemingly. The new coolant pipe fix is reassuring as that was, as you say, big-money. I've read up on the sumps warping, which again seems a cheapish fix. Where else do they leak oil from?
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