Gaz

I might as well stick 😁 G

Quite fascinating data: Gaz

Got some absolutely beautiful roses in our garden: Gaz

Mrs Gaz had a 1981 1.3 in 1987 in two-tone blue above silver. We think it was a Sport, rather than a Supersport. It replaced a 1.1L (but was never as good). I worked in LA transport at the time and we had Chevettes as fleet cars (amongst others). They were really hit and miss - I remember one, brand new, being rejected because of roof rust, and another, also new, going back for using a litre (might've been a pint, my memory fails me) of oil every 500 miles.

Red Squirrel at Yorkshire Arboretum the day before yesterday: Gaz

Yorkshire Arboretum, yesterday: Lovely place to visit too 👍 Gaz

Two in relatively quick succession: 10th May: 18th May: Gaz

Where, incidentally we’re in the company of eight Peacocks: And the owner was nice enough to tell us where they roost, and where to not park! 💩 G

Sunset, middle of nowhere, somewhere north of York: Gaz And tonight’s (Saturday): G

Got quite close to the Forth Bridge: Where we had a little picnic: Then visited the Rosslyn Chapel: Amazing place 😎 No signs of Messrs Hanks nor Da Vinci 🙄 Gaz

Sunshine on Leith: Bit of a mist coming in, but t’was nice to see 😎 Gaz

Today I’m being a tourist: Cloudy first thing, but coming out nice now. Obligatory car shot: Gaz

I sat in my first Elroq yesterday and was surprisingly underwhelmed too. But also from the fact I couldn’t have one. At 6’4” the only way I could get in was with the seat all the way back, but then it also had to be all the way down too, which was then a complete no for me as a driving position. Gaz

According to the age you’re looking at, the 1.6TDI’s had the seven speed DQ200 dry clutch, whereas the 2.0TDI’s had the six speed wet clutch DQ250. The DQ250 is, in my opinion, the better and more robust of the two. Gaz

I’m staying up on The Wirral at the moment with a friend who has just had her car written off. Looking at cars today, and I’ve just had an hour’s test drive in a Model Y Launch Edition. I have to say I was totally blown away by it. Awesome car, that I struggle to fault at all. It’s certainly made me reflect and reevaluate my views on EV’s, as the test drive was a revelation and thoroughly enjoyable experience. That I can actually afford one (might even be better off) was a real surprise! Gaz

Agree 100% 👍 Skoda dealer not offering a Skoda warranty on an ‘Approved’ car. And then trying to say ‘Yeah, but this warranty’s better’ (until you need to make a claim). Nice try, but it’d be a no thanks from me. Gaz

I had a Brown Water Scorpion on my patio just now: About 2" long. I don't recall ever seeing one before, but looking them up, they're native to North America. As it flew off, that pink under the wing cases is actually quite a vivid red. Gaz

Thanks for the updates - glad to hear it's all sorted 👍 Gaz

XK120 up at Beachy Head this morning: Quite the stunner! 😎 Gaz

Did the new coolant tank come with a new cap? It's either leaking or burning it. If the leak's not obvious, has a sniff test been done to see of you've exhaust gases in the coolant? Gaz

Well I'll be..... Gaz

Have you had a look at the water pump thread?: And does the car display any of the symptoms therein? Gaz

Wowzer, they've seen better days 😱 Certainly worn enough to make a god awful rumble. G

Had a nice meander around the Bluebell walk in Arlington today. It still might be a bit early - another week and it'll be in full bloom I reckon: And this friendly little Robin hopped up right next to me on the back of a seat I was on: Gaz

Saw a small gathering of Ford enthusiasts up at Beachy Head. I was drawn to the Mk1 Fiesta, but then had to admire the time and effort that went into the '71 Mk1 Escort, which was running an ST170 engine on TB's: Chap said it was around the 280bhp mark - it was very, very clean 😎 Gaz