
Same old B14 VArio running probs (again)
Re: B14 Vario problems
Which John? This John? Dolly-shaped lift available if you want it. 

John.
Previous keeper of VND's 1989 340 GL 5 door vario.
1972 Triumph Dolomite Automatic.
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1972 Triumph Dolomite Automatic.
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Re: B14 Vario problems
That would be awesome man. Get to the pub PLUS a ride in a brown dolly. Double win!JPB wrote:Which John? This John? Dolly-shaped lift available if you want it.
Muchos appreciados mate. Ill get the booze / fizzy pop in.
Re: B14 Vario problems
OK then, and who knows, you may even get to chauffeur me along the coast, so I can check the laydeez on the run to the bar.....
Does this mean that the second happening of the event that you sort of invented won't feature any 340 content?

Does this mean that the second happening of the event that you sort of invented won't feature any 340 content?

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Previous keeper of VND's 1989 340 GL 5 door vario.
1972 Triumph Dolomite Automatic.
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1972 Triumph Dolomite Automatic.
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Re: B14 Vario problems
Well its been headed in non-300 direction for a while hasnt it!JPB wrote:OK then, and who knows, you may even get to chauffeur me along the coast, so I can check the laydeez on the run to the bar.....![]()
Does this mean that the second happening of the event that you sort of invented won't feature any 340 content?
Might as well go the whole hog and have none at all.
Mine may hopefully be roadworthy for the NEXT episode.
Restore the weak 300 representation.
Re: B14 Vario problems
Sounds like your 340 has the same attitude to well-meant repairs as mine VND. Ungrateful bitches these cars.
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Re: B14 engine running problems
I do think in fairness to future searchers of the archive, that this thread title is a bit misleading. Should really remove the Vario bit of title, as that's been as good as gold 

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Re: B14 engine running problems
macplaxton wrote:I do think in fairness to future searchers of the archive, that this thread title is a bit misleading. Should really remove the Vario bit of title, as that's been as good as gold
True indeed.
Thread title changed to something more appropriate.
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Re: I broke my car because im stupid.
You're not alone Ben, I'm sure most of us have made a car-cock-up more than once
Fingers crossed it gets sorted quickly so you're not without the vario goodness for too long ...
Tom

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343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
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Re: I broke my car because...
...I turned the stereo up to drown out the rattly bottom end.
...I ignored the oil pressure warning light and kept going at motorway speeds.
Amongst many, many, others. Been there before on so many occasions, but fortunately a lot less so in my advancing years.
Mistakes are a necessary part of learning. The lesson being on this occasion: VND shouldn't be left in charge of spanners unsupervised.
I reckon it isn't as bad as it sounds and could be sorted in a couple of hours.

...I ignored the oil pressure warning light and kept going at motorway speeds.

Amongst many, many, others. Been there before on so many occasions, but fortunately a lot less so in my advancing years.
Mistakes are a necessary part of learning. The lesson being on this occasion: VND shouldn't be left in charge of spanners unsupervised.
I reckon it isn't as bad as it sounds and could be sorted in a couple of hours.
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Re: I broke my car because...
Ha!macplaxton wrote:....
. The lesson being on this occasion: VND shouldn't be left in charge of spanners unsupervised.
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it was a ratchet and socket.
Never broke anything with a spanner.
*SMUG*
(as I dont have any).

Re: I broke my car because...
Oh yes, now you come to mention that! And you even had me change the oil in that brown kitten before you set off on its final journey, like that would have made a difference.macplaxton wrote:...I turned the stereo up to drown out the rattly bottom end.![]()
...I ignored the oil pressure warning light and kept going at motorway speeds.![]()
......

I'd forgotten about that episode, Rich, but it'll make a good tale for the pub on Saturday night.


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Re: I broke my car because...
That was probably on the suggestion of yourself Ivan, or was it Mr Hoppy?JPB wrote:Oh yes, now you come to mention that! And you even had me change the oil in that brown kitten before you set off on its final journey, like that would have made a difference.![]()
Like the time I dozed off listening to the radio at work on my 4 hour split shift. Had the ignition one click too far on live (instead of accessory) and melted the coil supply wireJPB wrote:I'd forgotten about that episode, Rich, but it'll make a good tale for the pub on Saturday night.![]()
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That'll be most of it...JPB wrote:John, making sure that the legend of MacPlaxton lives on through folklore, anecdotal evidence and, if all else fails; pure invention.

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Re: I broke my car because im stupid.
One recent example of trabitom-daftness is turning up for an MOT in the 343 with a rather oily engine. The reason it was oily? The oil filter was loose. I can get a bit panicky about stripping threads and tend to be over-careful tightening things up.
Tom
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343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
Re: I broke my car because...
'Twas your idea mate; you had, in fairness to yourself, been doing some work on one of my cars and were "tired"macplaxton wrote:....That was probably on the suggestion of yourself Ivan, or was it Mr Hoppy?......

That washing-up bowl took some scrubbing I can tell you.

I think that Hoppy was upstairs, trying on his Osama Bin Laden costume at the time.....
Added to notebook for future reference.macplaxton wrote:Like the time I dozed off listening to the radio at work on my 4 hour split shift. Had the ignition one click too far on live (instead of accessory) and melted the coil supply wire![]()

John.
Previous keeper of VND's 1989 340 GL 5 door vario.
1972 Triumph Dolomite Automatic.
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Re: I broke my car because...
Must of done the work before I got tired, because you know how tardy I get when I'm tiredJPB wrote:been doing some work on one of my cars and were "tired"
