
Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
A chiropodist's nightmare? 

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
A few images from yesterday:
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Is this a patch plate for a sill ?
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Seal cill sill , why many ways of spelling lol seal ...
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
For a sill / cill yes, but not patching over, I've cut the rotten bit out, hoping (or at least trying!) to make a proper job of it

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Sill in English, according to the Cambridge dictionary.
Sill in Swedish is herring, if it comes from the west coast.
Strömming if it comes from the Baltic, to be made into the dreaded Surströmming.
Big Clive Surströmming
Sill in Swedish is herring, if it comes from the west coast.
Strömming if it comes from the Baltic, to be made into the dreaded Surströmming.
Big Clive Surströmming
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Ah well I'm learning something there!
No fish involved as yet
No fish involved as yet

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
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When you have a spare couple of fish.. i mean minutes matt, check that out.
When you have a spare couple of fish.. i mean minutes matt, check that out.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Just put a quick reply there, thanks I'd not spotted that post.Huskyxantia wrote: 31 Mar 2024, 17:36 viewtopic.php?p=795409#p795409
When you have a spare couple of fish.. i mean minutes matt, check that out.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Tyre seated nicely, a smaller POP! than I expected (was expecting to jump out my skin!!) Think the slippery paste/soap stuff at least helped the motion of the bead against the rim.
I've put the 308 SW's space saver tyre back on too. I'd intended to demount, de-rust then reinstate the tyre again, then flog it online (as have 6 alloys at present, so a proper spare instead)
But having looked online there are loads of 308 space saver spares in remarkably good condition. I can't help but wonder if the hatchback has a wheel well and so the spare does not see all the weather (whereas the SW it hangs directly underneath). I wouldn't say the SW spare isn't far from terminally rusty = it's absolutely grim!!
The pristine spares go for as little as 30 quid so this rusty thing is virtually worthless and certainly not worth wasting time on.
So... I wasted time tapping the loose rust off and giving it a very quick treatment with the phosphoric acid. As much to see what the acids does for it to be honest!
I've put the 308 SW's space saver tyre back on too. I'd intended to demount, de-rust then reinstate the tyre again, then flog it online (as have 6 alloys at present, so a proper spare instead)
But having looked online there are loads of 308 space saver spares in remarkably good condition. I can't help but wonder if the hatchback has a wheel well and so the spare does not see all the weather (whereas the SW it hangs directly underneath). I wouldn't say the SW spare isn't far from terminally rusty = it's absolutely grim!!
The pristine spares go for as little as 30 quid so this rusty thing is virtually worthless and certainly not worth wasting time on.
So... I wasted time tapping the loose rust off and giving it a very quick treatment with the phosphoric acid. As much to see what the acids does for it to be honest!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
speaking of feet i dropped a tube of margarine on my foot 2 weeks ago it still hurts, i cant belive its not better ...
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Huskyxantia wrote: 31 Mar 2024, 20:29speaking of feet i dropped a tube of margarine on my foot 2 weeks ago it still hurts, i cant belive its not better ...
Years ago I did that with a full tin of cat food... Ouch!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I did the same jim.... ME, I went Owwww
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I'm trying to find a video clip, you've put me in mind of this:
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