A car conspiracy !

[Ptarmigan]

In view of a little angst dealer/customer/forum elsewhere
I thort I'd post a little
"Light relief" aka a bit of comedic relief :

My car (our spare) is not quite old enough to be a classic, but it does require a little intervention from time to time to keep it on the road !
At this time it is awaiting the replacement of a rotten fuel tank and thence an mot.
I begin to contemplate an excersize ebike with minor shopping role , hence my new appearance here ,
Meanwhile, my SWMBOs car continued to be our mainstay transport.

UNTIL !
yesterday on her way to work two "explosions" (her words!) blew a loud hole (previously just a bit of a 'blow' !) in the exhaust.
Followed a short time later by a cessation of forward motion. :-!)
so today we are totally st***ed ! no cars AND no ebike yet !!
oh woe

It is a conspiracy I tell you !

 

[amigafan2003]

That's why I have four cars and four bikes


Oh and a skateboard and pair of skis as well

 

[funkylyn]

Looks like the time has come to bite the bullet Ptarmigan .....to buy a TONARO

Lynda

 

[flecc]

yesterday on her way to work two "explosions" (her words!) blew a loud hole (previously just a bit of a 'blow' !) in the exhaust.
Followed a short time later by a cessation of forward motion. :-!)


It is a conspiracy I tell you !

Maybe, or maybe the camshaft toothed belt has broken.

 

[Ptarmigan]

and pair of skis as well

Do you live near Bath, did you get to use them t'ther day, 3" of snow, bet that had the residents of BAINES a little surprised !

 

[Ptarmigan]

Maybe, or maybe the camshaft toothed belt has broken.

Eeeek ! shhh !!
I was about to say " no, the engine spins freely" but then I think that maybe it is one where the valves dont hit the piston crown

Actualy,,, there is no spark so we are suspecting the thingummy what goes between what used to be the points and the coil.

Keep your fingers xxed.

 

[flecc]

Sounds likely, intermittent firing allowing unburnt gases to be sent into the exhaust to be ignited there.

 

[Ptarmigan]

Sounds likely, intermittent firing allowing unburnt gases to be sent into the exhaust to be ignited there.

Yes our thinking as well,
electronics thingummy having an intermittent fit before failing permanent.
but could be the distributor, in which case it is curtains for the car, quoted £550 for one of those !!

xxing everything !

 

[GaRRy]

what make / model of car is it ?

 

[Old_Dave]

I'm with flecc... Timing belt


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[Ptarmigan]

The good news is that I will soon be able to resume my search for the perfect eBike

Car #1 : new ignitor now making good sparks and engine runs sweet ! (exhaust still to be done tomorrow, explosion damage too great to weld !)
[close exam of the distributor, seemed to be good mechanically and the sensor coil showed reasonable continuity (about 900ohm) and 2 substitute coils didnt spark, so we took a punt on the ignitor being awol - good bet it turned out !]

Car #2 New fuel tank and now passed MOT and we are mobile again !!

Thinks : It might have been Alistair/Atmosphere putting the 'evil eye' on our cars after I chided him over parking in Bristol LOL

 

[Ptarmigan]

bite the bullet Ptarmigan .....to buy a TONARO

The Cyclezee offer is tempting.

Cant find anyone in CUBA* that sells them

*CUBA = the County that Used to Be Avon.

 

[funkylyn]

Depends what model you are wanting.......Powerpedals are based in Devon....so not that far away from CUBA lol

Lynda

 

[Ptarmigan]

Depends what model you are wanting

Dunno yet! I am a blank sheet, open to all suggestions.

.......Powerpedals are based in Devon....so not that far away from CUBA lol

True but a significant difference in price [edit - cf the other dealer] on two of the models.

Are Powerpedals THE importer or are they AN importer ?

 

[funkylyn]

Dunno yet! I am a blank sheet, open to all suggestions.
True but a significant difference in price [edit - cf the other dealer] on two of the models.

Are Powerpedals THE importer or are they AN importer ?

Ah, OK Ptarmigan, well without going into all the details......Powerpedals are THE importer.

Cycleezee have a few of 2 models available.

Both companies have a proven track record where customer after sales is concerned, in other words you would be completely safe buying from either of them.

Which is why I first asked you which model you wanted as obviously Powerpedals have all models available whilst John just has the two...if its one of those two that you want and its a lot cheaper......one dealer is closer but dearer......the other is slightly further away but much cheaper.....they would both be totally trustworthy to deal with.......

one of those 'daddy or chips' moments....you pay your money and take your choice

Main thing is they are good bikes....

Lynda

 

[hoppy]

Do make sure you ask for the throttle option if you go for a Tonaro.In my view it makes all the difference.

 

[funkylyn]

Absolutely agree hoppy, the throttle is a must and what makes these bikes unique.
I never ride solely by throttle but find it really helpful for setting off especially up hills or in traffic.

( I can just imagine Phil and John both cringeing right now at the thought of fitting yet another throttle lolol
Although to be honest they've probably both got it off to a fine art by now )

Lynda

 

[Ptarmigan]

Thanks for the headsup, I might have missed that little asterisk option.

 

[Ptarmigan]

Ah, OK Ptarmigan, well without going into all the details......Powerpedals are THE importer.
Cycleezee have a few of 2 models available.

And only have two .jpg pictures on the site, no further info.

Another consideration I am having is the "distinctive" styling, very hip Italian, very stand out in a crowd,
not sure that would be a good thing, I'd rather be inconspicuous !

( I can just imagine Phil and John both cringeing right now at the thought of fitting yet another throttle lolol
Although to be honest they've probably both got it off to a fine art by now )

What's that all about ?

 

[Ptarmigan]

I'd rather be inconspicuous !

Edit :- I'd rather my bike be inconspicuous !!!!