Saul Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 7 hours ago, Pedro said: This is Puskas, after 2 years of living in a shelter in Northern Portugal, sleeping with shelter from the rain but not from the cold he has now found out about central heating and soft beds and pillows and toys. He’s enjoying the warmth while outside the cold storms are hitting strong. What a stunning pup, he looks a lot like my dog only younger . Congratulations on you new buddy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 9 hours ago, Pedro said: This is Puskas, after 2 years of living in a shelter in Northern Portugal, sleeping with shelter from the rain but not from the cold he has now found out about central heating and soft beds and pillows and toys. He’s enjoying the warmth while outside the cold storms are hitting strong. Well done Pedro, looks like he's made himself feel at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Going stir crazy today as I haven’t been out on 2 wheels for 10 days or more. Had to run a couple of errands so took Shadows bike for a run, she’s hasn’t been on it for maybe 2 months. She has had health issues and it’s hit her confidence a bit. Anyway not dwelling on that, it was good to go out on a bike even if it was a 125. Throughly pleasant little thing as long as you’re not in a hurry. It handles well with plenty of grip even in the wet, Not sure I could cope with life at mostly 50 mph. Just feel to vulnerable with next to nothing in reserve. Better than not riding though. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Puskas looks ace @Pedro, great name as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I hate vehicle electrics. and now I have 2 problems to contend with. 1.....cars fuel gauge is on the blink, it just registers half full, even with the wires disconnected from the sender....I hate not know what's in the tank. 2... scoots electric seat release button stays in when pushed, and it's a big job to get to it.... but the sun is shing and quite warm with the sun on the shed roof, I even took off my coat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 minute ago, Clive said: 2... scoots electric seat release button stays in when pushed, and it's a big job to get to it.... but the sun is shing and quite warm with the sun on the shed roof, I even took off my coat. Is there a workaround to release it manually @Clive ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 32 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Is there a workaround to release it manually @Clive ? Yes @boboneleg there is a emergency release cable in the storage compartment, but it bugs me no end that the seat release switch does not work. And I think the Dacia is getting to the end of its useful lifespan, fuel gauge not working, needs a new rear axle (advisory on last MOT), clutch, exhaust (advisory on last MOT) and needs some welding on the sill (our local garages do not seem to take on welding any longer) which was another advisory on the MOT..........soon may look for a car with 1 years MOT on Marketplace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 40 minutes ago, Clive said: Yes @boboneleg there is a emergency release cable in the storage compartment, but it bugs me no end that the seat release switch does not work. And I think the Dacia is getting to the end of its useful lifespan, fuel gauge not working, needs a new rear axle (advisory on last MOT), clutch, exhaust (advisory on last MOT) and needs some welding on the sill (our local garages do not seem to take on welding any longer) which was another advisory on the MOT..........soon may look for a car with 1 years MOT on Marketplace... So Is the catch actuator working, can you ask your wife if she can hear a noise when you press the button? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 14 minutes ago, boboneleg said: So Is the catch actuator working, can you ask your wife if she can hear a noise when you press the button? If I get a screwdriver and pull the switch out then press it, the seat solenoid works, but the button stays in, so i have to fish it out with the screwdriver again, would have to remove the whole of the front to get to the switch......I have lathered the switch with WD, but I doubt it is getting to the workings of the switch..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 19 minutes ago, boboneleg said: can you ask your wife if she can hear a noise when you press the button? She has not shifted (apart from going to the lav) off of the sofa for nearly 2 weeks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I ordered the new head unit for the bike today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Vamana Gupta said: To bad you can't get a replacement for your head... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 21 hours ago, Pedro said: This is Puskas, after 2 years of living in a shelter in Northern Portugal, sleeping with shelter from the rain but not from the cold he has now found out about central heating and soft beds and pillows and toys. He’s enjoying the warmth while outside the cold storms are hitting strong. He looks like he has made himself at home, good on you for giving the little guy a second chance at a good life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYZ1 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 6 hours ago, Clive said: If I get a screwdriver and pull the switch out then press it, the seat solenoid works, but the button stays in, so i have to fish it out with the screwdriver again, would have to remove the whole of the front to get to the switch......I have lathered the switch with WD, but I doubt it is getting to the workings of the switch..... I had a duff push button on some thing but can not at the Mo remember what it was, i pulled it apart and glued a bit of metal under the button, i had a tiny magnet in the try..a qwik touch and up the button popped..Had to keep the try clean thou or all sorts of crap stuck to it.. This was years ago when i could not afford a shop coffee never mind a garage fix. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 14 hours ago, KAYZ1 said: I had a duff push button on some thing but can not at the Mo remember what it was, i pulled it apart and glued a bit of metal under the button, i had a tiny magnet in the try..a qwik touch and up the button popped..Had to keep the try clean thou or all sorts of crap stuck to it.. This was years ago when i could not afford a shop coffee never mind a garage fix. As said, I would have to remove the front of the scoot, no access to the switch from the panel that it is fitted to, it just bugs me that it does not work as it should, same with the cars fuel gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 38 minutes ago, Vamana Gupta said: Another polar day , so cold in fact, took a leak outside and the stream froze half way up....hate starting the tractor in these temperatures, 1.5 hours on the block heater should do the trick... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 24 minutes ago, Clive said: @Pedro!!! Deal with this shit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 10 minutes ago, Vamana Gupta said: Wasn’t it Buckster who posted this first ? Fuck knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 24/01/2026 at 13:23, Clive said: I hate vehicle electrics. and now I have 2 problems to contend with. 1.....cars fuel gauge is on the blink, it just registers half full, even with the wires disconnected from the sender....I hate not know what's in the tank!. On 24/01/2026 at 13:23, Clive said: And today?.....the Dacia won't start! Jeez I must have killed a flock of Robins! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 And today?.....the Dacia won't start! Did you remember to reconnect the tank sender, just incase it's also a pump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Catteeclan said: And today?.....the Dacia won't start! Did you remember to reconnect the tank sender, just incase it's also a pump. Yes I cleaned the multi plug on the tank and reinstalled it, took the plugs out, there is a spark, and there is a smell of petrol when I crank it over, but will still not start. In recent weeks I have reversed onto the road, turned car off, then i came out a couple of minutes later and it took quite a bit of cranking to get it to start. Will have another look tomorrow, hope the weather plays ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Clive said: Yes I cleaned the multi plug on the tank and reinstalled it, took the plugs out, there is a spark, and there is a smell of petrol when I crank it over, but will still not start. In recent weeks I have reversed onto the road, turned car off, then i came out a couple of minutes later and it took quite a bit of cranking to get it to start. Will have another look tomorrow, hope the weather plays ball. It could well be the flux capacitor... they are a known dacia fault. In other news is the spark weak or strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, busabeast said: It could well be the flux capacitor... they are a known dacia fault. In other news is the spark weak or strong? It has a good spark on each spark plug.... and good compression too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I know it sounds silly but with the gauge not working is there fuel in the tank? blocked fuel filter? Or its a dodgy sensor somewhere possibly? Maybe cam sensor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 10 hours ago, Clive said: Yes I cleaned the multi plug on the tank and reinstalled it, took the plugs out, there is a spark, and there is a smell of petrol when I crank it over, but will still not start. In recent weeks I have reversed onto the road, turned car off, then i came out a couple of minutes later and it took quite a bit of cranking to get it to start. Will have another look tomorrow, hope the weather plays ball. Sounds flooded, floor the throttle and keep it turning. Sometimes when the plugs get wet it travels through to the lambda prob. I've had to take it and the plugs out to dry off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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