Good to hear some updates! Glad you got the Corsa through James, shame you're selling up though, any thoughts of another shed or will you just be in the VX from now on?
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Posted 13 May 2008 - 07:56 PM
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 08:50 AM
use the vx everyday, you must be joking? 
no it will be another shed, maybe a bit (but not much) more upmarket.
If i tell you what i'm looking for, you'll laugh at me so i won't 
no it will be another shed, maybe a bit (but not much) more upmarket.
If i tell you what i'm looking for, you'll laugh at me so i won't
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 10:13 AM
I promise I won't laugh, can't speak for the rest though. I've driven a lot of laughable sheds over the last few years, so I know what it's like! However, something upmarket.... dunno what you're after! Go on, spill the beans.
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 07:47 AM
Our new shed is here:
v70 tdi
library piture:
I really like them for everyday usage, the perfect compliment to the vx. Fast(ish), economical, safe and large.
v70 tdi
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I really like them for everyday usage, the perfect compliment to the vx. Fast(ish), economical, safe and large.
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 08:24 AM
Congrats, is it really going to be economical though?
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 08:28 AM
It needs to be! Diesel is £1.25 a litre around here!
I believe JG has his pipe and slippers next to the front door now ready for driving it.
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 09:15 AM
we got 48 out of it yesterday! 
mostly motorway but a had to get it out of london first.
mostly motorway but a had to get it out of london first.
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 09:15 AM
And i need a pipe and a pair of slippers 
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 09:15 AM
48mph? jeez I know it's a disease-al but I thought it would be quicker than that!
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Posted 21 May 2008 - 09:19 AM
you don't want to be following it though when i put my foot down, because it really will be a case of disease-all!
not quite as bad as our 850 though!
not quite as bad as our 850 though!
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Posted 16 June 2008 - 09:50 PM
Shed update: the citroen conked out, identified problem is a blocked cat. Car left at exhaust place in town. They quoted me £140 for the cat, £40 to fit it.
So I ordered the cat from GSF, 80 quid, free post (even to IOM!), got home from work to find the parcel on my doorstep.
Only trouble is - it includes the pipework all the way from the manifold to the backbox. In one piece. For an estate.
Any ideas for transporting this monster 8 miles to the garage, in the vxr????
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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:36 AM
take roof off, place on seat. Job done 
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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:47 AM
Well the job is done, but there was over three foot of pipework sticking up like a mast!
I couldn't enjoy my reflection in windows as much as usual. Luckily it didn't rain.
Citroen now running like a dream (and a little more economically!) Fuel prices over here are even worse in the UK, there is always a three pence markup. However biodiesel is still 105p.
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Posted 18 June 2008 - 08:19 AM
My shed doesn't do 50mpg at 95-100mph. 
I emptied a 70L tank in 500 miles over the last couple of days. 
thats 33 mpg 
I emptied a 70L tank in 500 miles over the last couple of days.
thats 33 mpg
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Posted 19 June 2008 - 04:40 PM
I think we ought to have a Volvo Owners Club section. What do you think JG?
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Posted 19 June 2008 - 08:28 PM
A Volvo Owners Club?! Surely there can only be the two of you on here........
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Posted 20 June 2008 - 05:34 AM
I think we ought to have a Volvo Owners Club section. What do you think JG?
Hey that looks smart Tim. I might have to pop round later to pick up my ratchet strap
Edited by JG, 20 June 2008 - 05:35 AM.
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Posted 20 June 2008 - 02:21 PM
No problem. I've got your tarpaulin as well.I think we ought to have a Volvo Owners Club section. What do you think JG?
Hey that looks smart Tim. I might have to pop round later to pick up my ratchet strap
Unfortunately can't take you for a drive as the car won't be taxed until tomorrow.
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Posted 06 July 2008 - 03:45 PM
This has to be the second best thread on .org 
I'm about to join the ranks myself and considering an Astra 17td but have a couple of question to the professional shedders.
Firstly do all 1.7td's have the bosch pump as I'll be vegging it and secondly what sort of mpg do they give, I know the answers are probably in the thread somewhere but after 45 pages I have no clue where.
I'm about to join the ranks myself and considering an Astra 17td but have a couple of question to the professional shedders.
Firstly do all 1.7td's have the bosch pump as I'll be vegging it and secondly what sort of mpg do they give, I know the answers are probably in the thread somewhere but after 45 pages I have no clue where.
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Posted 09 July 2008 - 07:49 AM
my 1.5td is doing about 50mpg at the mo i think, mix of b-road and motorway driving.
the pump you'll have is more than likely a bosch copy. best to check though. try >here< for a good website for pump identification. unfortunately it's located under the turbo plenum, so it's a bit difficult to check. never heard of one with a bosch pump but there's always a first time
svo (new veg oil) is currently running at the same price (OR MORE) than diesel, so it's time for you to hunt out old people's homes (TT may be able to help you here ) or any other sort of place that does a lot of cooking with oil and changes it frequently. i currently have about 200 litres of long life (palm oil content 
) wvo that i'm looking to filter, blend with RUG and use or i'll be waiting to turn into biodiesel once my processor's finished 
edit: what do you mean second best thread, i think you'll find it's the most readable and useful thread on here
the pump you'll have is more than likely a bosch copy. best to check though. try >here< for a good website for pump identification. unfortunately it's located under the turbo plenum, so it's a bit difficult to check. never heard of one with a bosch pump but there's always a first time
svo (new veg oil) is currently running at the same price (OR MORE) than diesel, so it's time for you to hunt out old people's homes (TT may be able to help you here
) or any other sort of place that does a lot of cooking with oil and changes it frequently. i currently have about 200 litres of long life (palm oil content ) wvo that i'm looking to filter, blend with RUG and use or i'll be waiting to turn into biodiesel once my processor's finished edit: what do you mean second best thread, i think you'll find it's the most readable and useful thread on here
Edited by AntB, 09 July 2008 - 07:49 AM.
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