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« Reply #45 on: 08 October, 2009, 08:56:36 AM » |
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Um.. nearly.
First moment of anxiety this morning when I spotted steam coming from under the bonnet whilst stuck in traffic getting out of Bath. Upon arrival at Chippenham, I've discovered that the top hose coming from the radiator has a small hole. Thanks to The Colonel for providing an early morning Help Desk! I'm now off to scour the Chippenham parts suppliers for a Nova hose (which is believed to fit) and then stop off with Andy Collins at 5pm for technical supervision in my repair attempt.
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« Reply #46 on: 08 October, 2009, 09:45:50 AM » |
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Hmph. Nova parts are in short supply. Not surprising - it's not exactly a recent car, either!
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« Reply #48 on: 08 October, 2009, 12:16:00 PM » |
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Harvey, if you really get stuck for the top hose, you can have mine to get you out of trouble as my Gamma isn't going anywhere for a long time yet!
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« Reply #49 on: 08 October, 2009, 12:23:51 PM » |
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Thanks for the help, all. Charles fitted the top hose in the summer as a precautionary measure - it's a second hand one, but in better condition than the one on the car at the time. Andy Collins has the original one still, and a hose on his donor car. I'm guessing both will be old, so I'm going to take a trip to Halfrauds shortly, and see if I can get a temporary corrugated rubber hose. The Colonel told me it's a 38mm diameter, I think (must check the voicemail before purchasing...)
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« Reply #50 on: 08 October, 2009, 01:07:31 PM » |
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Universal hose of 38mm internal diameter sourced from Merlin Motorsport at Castle Combe. A quick dash at half four, methinks. I hate the stress of last-minute repairs!
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« Reply #51 on: 08 October, 2009, 01:12:42 PM » |
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Good news! While you are there (or if you go back to Halfords) buy some self-amalgamating tape to have with you. It's very good for on-the-spot repairs to coolant hoses.
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« Reply #52 on: 08 October, 2009, 04:17:10 PM » |
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The last bit of this would be a superb piece for VL as an example of forum activity...
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« Reply #53 on: 09 October, 2009, 07:35:37 AM » |
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Gamma ownership is like belonging to an extended family. The consortium is especially good  The 'universal' hose was too short so I ended up cobbling together some silicone hoses. The car looks a bit bling with bright blue hoses, but works perfectly. I'm now on the ferry awaiting departure. Thanks to Andy for hands-on support last night. |
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« Reply #54 on: 09 October, 2009, 10:33:56 AM » |
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I would now like you prove this by sending us a picture of the car or you on the ferry .... PS. I'm gonna get a Vodafone USB modem for the laptop so I too can post anywhere , anytime |
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« Reply #55 on: 09 October, 2009, 05:43:37 PM » |
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OK - here's one from this morning.
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« Reply #56 on: 09 October, 2009, 06:10:43 PM » |
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Looks a bit lonely there!!!
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« Reply #57 on: 09 October, 2009, 06:38:55 PM » |
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Ok smarty .... I now have my USB Modem so I too can post from anywhere !
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« Reply #58 on: 09 October, 2009, 08:20:52 PM » |
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They started to load cars whilst my friend was in the loo.  Raining hard in Den Haag.  |
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« Reply #59 on: 11 October, 2009, 03:40:23 PM » |
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The Gamma between two old Peugeots. The Dutch love their classics. |
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