KrisB's 4-0-Five

[KrisB]

Just clocking in really guys...

Cars been driving great, had a few issues with it but nothing too major.

Aux belt decided to start stripping itself. I immediately stopped, walked to the nearest house, borrowed a knife and cut the belt off. Then after a bit of fannying about, nipped to halfords who didnt have the right belt but had one close enough. Job done, thats also quietened down the auxilary 'system'

I realised the rear shoes didnt have their retaining springs. £6 and job done.

Purchased a sony CD player with USB slot. That'll do for a tiny memory stick which can remain plugged in with the dash/radio fashia closed.

Got the RCL working. Just a pair of batteries for the key.

Put a spare wheel in the cage.

Oh, dropped the gear oil out earlier and it was literally black. I dont understand as it was new last year, no diff problems. Put back in 2 hours of 70/80 and it's so much smoother.

Anyhow, really happy with the car for now. Seems to be returning a reasonable 45 mpg depending on driving style. It's running 75% sunflower oil and the rest usually V-power diesel. Starts fine every morning but hunts a little until warm. Thats veg for ya. Could do with a gt15 or ko3 bolted on, the t2 is too laggy... im having to make sure i'll be on full boost before changing gear otherwise I end up laying a line of Black veg oil remnants outta the 'zorst. Thats effort when to be fair, i'm always stuck behind something going up a hill... just the roads i travel. annoying. 30 mile to work and the only national speed limit is 2 mile of that.