The All New, New "What have you done to your Bay today" thread.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by top banana racing, Aug 27, 2015.

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  1. Day

    Day

    Fitted a fire extinguisher in the engine bay.
    Managed to fit a new headlight switch as old one was v.dodgy.
    Tightened fan belt 1000miles after a new pulley and alternator was fitted the other week.
    Checked valves.
    Changed oil after a great 2,600mile trip.
     
    Day, Aug 29, 2018
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  2. Lasty

    Lasty

    Lasty, Aug 29, 2018
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  3. Lasty

    Lasty

    Nothing on the van but rang the DVLA and got a definitive answer on the MOT exemption issue .

    According to the very helpful Welsh gentleman if a vehicle is listed on the V5 as Historic then it is MOT exempt and as such can be driven even though it`s not actually registered as exempt `officially` until the next time it is `taxed` .

    I expect to get a few tugs on the ANPR but i`m going to drive it - when it`s finished , which will be sooooon ..... :rolleyes:

    :hattip:
     
    Lasty, Aug 29, 2018
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  4. Iain McAvoy

    Iain McAvoy

    Thought that was the case, good to have it confirmed though, as my MOT is going to run out while I'm on an 11 day trip away in it.
     
    Iain McAvoy, Aug 29, 2018
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  5. nell

    nell

    Got round to sorting all the wiring out in the cab and fitted a new twin charging point thingy so the other half can charge her phone. only had the stuff to do it for 6 months :)
     
    nell, Aug 30, 2018
    #6305
  6. Iain McAvoy

    Iain McAvoy

    Been for a little test drive then filled up with fuel for my Action / Busfest trip.
     
    Iain McAvoy, Aug 30, 2018
    #6306
  7. Zebedee

    Zebedee

    Thrown yet more stuff out of the garage into it as it seems no-one wants to buy it. :(
     
    Zebedee, Aug 30, 2018
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  8. wendygun

    wendygun

    Sorted the new seats into the camper.... 20180830_174623.jpg
    Only took a couple of minutes,, fitted in easily
    Job done in time for tea.....
     
    wendygun, Aug 30, 2018
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  9. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    They’re nice, what are they from?
     
    77 Westy, Aug 30, 2018
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  10. Day

    Day

    Packing ready for 2 week Spain trip tomorrow.
    Costa Brava here we come...
     
    Day, Aug 30, 2018
    #6310
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  11. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Drove it work.
    Found a split vacum hose going to the MAP sensor from the manifold. Cleaned up the end, refitted it. Seemed to drive Ok but idled a bit lean.
    Topped up the oil.
     
    mikedjames, Aug 30, 2018
    #6311
  12. wendygun

    wendygun

    Out of a mg..collected them from an mg parts supplier luckily across the road from Alan schofields in glossop
     
    wendygun, Aug 30, 2018
    #6312
  13. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    Out of a MGF or TF I suppose, not a proper MG!!
     
    77 Westy, Aug 30, 2018
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  14. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Opened the parcel from Schofields and took out my new (very robust-feeling and apparently new perfectly designed) sliding door track cover. Started to put a few coats of anti-rust zinc primer on.
     
    scrooge95, Sep 1, 2018
    #6314
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  15. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Looks good, any links to the fuel cut off valve and the metal fuel filter please?
     
    scrooge95, Sep 1, 2018
    #6315
  16. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    Took it for maybe its last MOT.

    Passed :thumbsup:
     
    crossy2112, Sep 1, 2018
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  17. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Also did this today
    [​IMG]
    to run directly off the solar panel - for a shower option maybe, but mainly because the ‘load’ capability is there on the MPPT controller so why not?
    .... although I haven’t wired it up yet. I know it’s pretty simple electrickery and should be within my capabilities (I wired up the solar panel myself) but I’m being a wuss. I’ll be braver tomorrow!
    (I am assuming this is an acceptable thing to run from the Load output?)
     
    Last edited: Sep 1, 2018
    scrooge95, Sep 1, 2018
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  18. 3901mick

    3901mick

    Just rummaged around for a small self tapper screw to re fix the westy cab bunk that just collapsed when I put the 3 year old on. He wasn't impressed. New brackets, new screws, old bunk. New screws snapped :-(
     
    3901mick, Sep 1, 2018
    #6318
  19. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    What happens is that if self tappers go into metal with even a little surface rust, it grips the screws more and they shear or get damaged as you tighten them. Plus they are made out of cheese metal in revenge for the Opium Wars.
     
    mikedjames, Sep 1, 2018
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  20. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Washed it, hoovered it out, waxed it.
     
    Baysearcher, Sep 1, 2018
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