dr_broon Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, burbleboy said: Not good when there sat up for a bit Sounds like a good excuse for a 'wee' drive in the sunshine!!! Hope it's back on the road asap! Nope... The brakes look a mess, and the side skirt has randomly disassembled itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Well, 580 miles later, home again. Now to get her sorted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Managed 33mpg in the type s as well, aircon working overtime and 'making progress' on the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Bloody hell thats some trip!!! Where did you manage to find a new petrol tank? Know Dougie is looking for one too. Apparently the aerodeck tank is slightly different to the hatch, but i thought they were the same? DD was out for a good run today with me, Gayle, Sarah and Dave. Drove perfect as always! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Off ebay from Germany... There's an aftermarket one made by blic. For some reason it looks like later aerodeck tanks are different from the hatch, but mine is the same... At least that's what the part number machine spits out. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264052116347 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, dr_broon said: Off ebay from Germany... There's an aftermarket one made by blic. For some reason it looks like later aerodeck tanks are different from the hatch, but mine is the same... At least that's what the part number machine spits out. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264052116347 Ah, think that might be the same tank Dougie found, but they were unwilling to post it to uk for some reason. Wonder why the tank changed on later decks? Seems a bit pointless to change it when the model is due to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gel Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 You must be cream crackered after such a marathon drive......anyway you got the tank that's akin to hen's teeth You're borrowed Type S did very well to return 33 mpg with air-con running. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Well, been a while, but hopefully tomorrow is the day when tubs gets recovered to the garage to get my fuel stuff fixed - lines, filler hose, and tank replaced, and a service which will have to include some attention to the seized brakes. Once she's drivable again, it's off to the welders for a holiday to get some work done. I've found that both rear jack points are goosed, and there's a few spots underneath that need sorting, as well as a rear inner arch. I've got rear arch repair panels that need fitting, and two new front arches. Need to get my baby back sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Yeah need to sort her out. Shame going like that but loads are now ay. Is the door in a bad way aswell? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Aye, both driver side doors are, but I've got a couple of clean replacements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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