I hate these ******* cars

Captain Crappycrimp · 4th August 2018, 18:11

After an over 600 mile round trip to collect an almost immaculate set of Black alcantara seats I get home 10 minutes ago and want to fit my new seats only to find that the newly purchased T50 bit which removed the bolts from a car that had been sitting outside for 3 years with ease is too big for the bolts in my car! why for gods sake why did the change the bolt size/pattern between a Mk 1 and a Mk2 to some stupid in between size that I of course don't have!

Ive poured time money and hours and hours of effort into bringing this car back and now all I want to do is pour petrol over it and light a match!

Well and truly NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- off with everything to do with these NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- cars!

Rant over

Dawn · 4th August 2018, 18:16

Its not that bad, its just a matter of buying a new bit. When you have one like my Bones, that's when you swear

Captain Crappycrimp · 4th August 2018, 18:25

I had devil car Dawn, ask Trikey about it. That car was evil.

Dawn · 4th August 2018, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Shadomobile

I had devil car Dawn, ask Trikey about it. That car was evil.

Tell me about it lol! But your new problem will only cost you a couple of quid. All will be well.

trikey · 4th August 2018, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Shadomobile

I had devil car Dawn, ask Trikey about it. That car was evil.

Yes, it made bones look saintly! One of the only cars that tried to kill me!

Number 6 · 4th August 2018, 19:59

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Originally Posted by trikey

Yes, it made bones look saintly! One of the only cars that tried to kill me!

was the car called Christine by any chance ??

trikey · 4th August 2018, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Number 6

was the car called Christine by any chance ??

No mate, Richard christened it 'Devil car' Always had one issue or another, nothing major, it just used to like to let you know who was boss.

I said to Richard 'The car is ok, its just you' Just before I went to go underneath it, and the axle stand dropped!!!

Groundsman Willie · 4th August 2018, 20:11

It's "character", innit. Who wants a car that comes apart easily, goes together easily, never makes unseemly noises, or loses vital pieces of metal or fluids at regular intervals? Anyone can own a car like that. How boring........

suzublu · 4th August 2018, 18:25

Ribe 8 or Torx 50 plus are the bits you need

Mickyboy · 4th August 2018, 18:37

Ribe 8 is what you need mate
Mick

4th August 2018, 18:11	#1
Captain Crappycrimp Gets stuck in Devil car is dead! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 774 Thanks: 94 Thanked 145 Times in 92 Posts	I hate these *** cars After an over 600 mile round trip to collect an almost immaculate set of Black alcantara seats I get home 10 minutes ago and want to fit my new seats only to find that the newly purchased T50 bit which removed the bolts from a car that had been sitting outside for 3 years with ease is too big for the bolts in my car! why for gods sake why did the change the bolt size/pattern between a Mk 1 and a Mk2 to some stupid in between size that I of course don't have! Ive poured time money and hours and hours of effort into bringing this car back and now all I want to do is pour petrol over it and light a match! Well and truly NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- off with everything to do with these NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- cars! Rant over __________________ SAVED SO FAR 2003 Le mans Green MG ZTT 1.8T, 2003 MG ZT CDTI BRG, ZT 190 Typhoon, 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Tourer , 2002 solar red MG ZTT 177, 2005 Silver MG ZTT CDTI, 2001 Trophy Blue MG ZT (Early No 131) 160, 2004 XPG MG ZT CDTI. 2004 MG ZT Ignition Blue MG Press car/Pheonix 4 personal car. Rover 75 CDT top spec Cowley car. 2003 MG ZT 190+ white Gold. Couldn't save MG ZT 1.8T XPG 2005 MG ZTT Goodwood Green(Devil car) MY PROJECT 2004 MG ZTT Diesel auto in disappointing grey.

4th August 2018, 18:25	#3
Captain Crappycrimp Gets stuck in Devil car is dead! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 774 Thanks: 94 Thanked 145 Times in 92 Posts	I had devil car Dawn, ask Trikey about it. That car was evil. __________________ SAVED SO FAR 2003 Le mans Green MG ZTT 1.8T, 2003 MG ZT CDTI BRG, ZT 190 Typhoon, 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Tourer , 2002 solar red MG ZTT 177, 2005 Silver MG ZTT CDTI, 2001 Trophy Blue MG ZT (Early No 131) 160, 2004 XPG MG ZT CDTI. 2004 MG ZT Ignition Blue MG Press car/Pheonix 4 personal car. Rover 75 CDT top spec Cowley car. 2003 MG ZT 190+ white Gold. Couldn't save MG ZT 1.8T XPG 2005 MG ZTT Goodwood Green(Devil car) MY PROJECT 2004 MG ZTT Diesel auto in disappointing grey.

4th August 2018, 20:11	#8
Groundsman Willie Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Newbury Posts: 842 Thanks: 783 Thanked 423 Times in 264 Posts	It's "character", innit. Who wants a car that comes apart easily, goes together easily, never makes unseemly noises, or loses vital pieces of metal or fluids at regular intervals? Anyone can own a car like that. How boring........ __________________ Dave

4th August 2018, 18:37	#10
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Ribe 8 is what you need mate Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

4th August 2018, 18:16	#2
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Its not that bad, its just a matter of buying a new bit. When you have one like my Bones, that's when you swear

4th August 2018, 18:25	#9
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Ribe 8 or Torx 50 plus are the bits you need