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(Message started by: PJDavis on Aug 2^nd, 2017, 4:06pm)

Title: Old-'Movvy'
Post by PJDavis on Aug 2^nd, 2017, 4:06pm

Has just acquired a Thirteen Month Ticket! Hoorah! Now I need to do the blasted rear-wheel-arches, properly this time with a new pair, so I can cut-out all the old rust and attach nice new steel. On the way home from the testing station the AC-Pump failed, and blew the belt! New pump on the way! I'm a very pleased chappy. ;D

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Post by Simmo on Aug 2^nd, 2017, 4:25pm

Well done PJ. Sorry about the pump but looks like you'll get things sorted.

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Post by Tenfut on Aug 2^nd, 2017, 7:46pm

Congratulations, a good feeling as I know only too well.

Where did you source the AC pump?

Tony

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Post by Glyn on Aug 3^rd, 2017, 1:25am

Shame about the pump but good news about the MOT.
Congratulations Peter
Glyn

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Post by PJDavis on Aug 3^rd, 2017, 4:30pm

Thanks Gents. Pump from a mate that is in the business, he does the whole package, and he'll come over and do the re-gas. He provided a new condenser and drier last year for a better price than anyone. I'm £89 for the unit and I'll fit it myself after he's drained the system, then he'll re-gas.

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Post by Nunnspoet on Aug 4^th, 2017, 6:39am

Well done PJ,

Not many left on the road now, so it's good to have ours showing the flag.

Mike 8)

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Post by PJDavis on Sep 5^th, 2017, 10:01pm

News update. Fitted the new compressor, not that easy, the old one took a couple of knocks with a leather hammer to get it off the dowels. New one came with new dowels and new 'O'-rings, and went on a treat. All tightened up and in-place, still the 'short-belt' on until my mate tells me it's time to re-gas. Just have to make-sure that the air-con light stays off. Long journeys to do this coming weekend, it'll do 'Old-Movvy' the world of good after sitting in the drive for the last month.

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Post by Simmo on Sep 6^th, 2017, 6:11am

Good luck PJ. :)

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Post by PJDavis on Sep 21^st, 2017, 1:49pm

Update. Good journeys with no problems, over 1000 miles in 2 days. Now Air-Con working properly, cold at 4 degrees. Next job during winter is replace rear wheel-arches, and hit the sills with a hammer to see where the patches need to be welded in. :o

Title: Re: Old-'Movvy'
Post by Simmo on Sep 21^st, 2017, 3:17pm

Good to hear that the work so far has been a success Peter
;)