Topic: What did you do to your car today?

[Fobroader]

THe wife's Ford Expedition is leaking power steering fluid. Traced it down to a power steering cooler in front of the radiator. Really? A power steering cooler? Never heard of one before.

Most HD trucks have a PS cooler. Hell, my old 1/2 ton had one.

[Arthur Dent]

THe wife's Ford Expedition is leaking power steering fluid. Traced it down to a power steering cooler in front of the radiator. Really? A power steering cooler? Never heard of one before.

Most HD trucks have a PS cooler. Hell, my old 1/2 ton had one.

I guess I'm just used to owning light duty vehicles. Looks like the same cooler does the tranny as well. Seems to be a common issue. Hard to tell its a line or the unit leaking.

[tpl]

THe wife's Ford Expedition is leaking power steering fluid. Traced it down to a power steering cooler in front of the radiator. Really? A power steering cooler? Never heard of one before.

Most HD trucks have a PS cooler. Hell, my old 1/2 ton had one.

I guess I'm just used to owning light duty vehicles. Looks like the same cooler does the tranny as well. Seems to be a common issue. Hard to tell its a line or the unit leaking.

If it was a proper car...say a Citroen DS, then it would be the hydraulic system cooler and you would have noticed the car slowly sagging to the ground.   


Time you had a DS, Arthur.

[Arthur Dent]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

[Snowman]

Is that a '73 Evinrude Trailblazer sled with a rotary engine parked beside it?

[tpl]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

Would Madame Dent allow the keeping of such a vehicle once it was working fully?   They are not to everybodies taste to drive.   

[2JDM]

Seasonal tire change over (brand new Continental PureContacts) and a quick hand wash. 240,000 km.

And yes, the headlights need to be polished. 

[mmret]

That is a classy looking car sir

[KD]

^^ +1 Looks great!   

[2JDM]

Thanks! Its amazing how much the stock wheels transform the look versus the winter CR-V steelies. 

[mmret]

Thanks! Its amazing how much the stock wheels transform the look versus the winter CR-V steelies. 

I recall you mentioning that you're giving it to a family member within 12 months.

So where is your buying thread? Remember all regulars need at least a 10 pages before signing for anything.

[Firm]

Yeah, it does look really good. Even the front bumper doesn't look too road rashed after 240,000kms.

I got some work done on the T/A today; replaced the passenger's side power window motor and repaired the front air dam (which was falling off).

[Arthur Dent]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

Would Madame Dent allow the keeping of such a vehicle once it was working fully?   They are not to everybodies taste to drive.

If Madame Dent had that sort of sway 90% of the crap I've hauled home over the wouldn't have happened. 

[tpl]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

Would Madame Dent allow the keeping of such a vehicle once it was working fully?   They are not to everybodies taste to drive.

If Madame Dent had that sort of sway 90% of the crap I've hauled home over the wouldn't have happened. 

I thought she refused to travel in the M-B? 

[2JDM]

Thanks! Its amazing how much the stock wheels transform the look versus the winter CR-V steelies. 

I recall you mentioning that you're giving it to a family member within 12 months.

So where is your buying thread? Remember all regulars need at least a 10 pages before signing for anything.

Maybe soon.

Yeah, it does look really good. Even the front bumper doesn't look too road rashed after 240,000kms.

I got some work done on the T/A today; replaced the passenger's side power window motor and repaired the front air dam (which was falling off).

The front bumper was repainted 4-5 years ago due to a little mishap. Gotta say thanks to my little brother. 

[Ex-airbalancer]

Getting the air bag recall done on the Bmw, it was the first drive of the year with the car

[Triple Bob]

Gave it a bloody good clean.

[Arthur Dent]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

Would Madame Dent allow the keeping of such a vehicle once it was working fully?   They are not to everybodies taste to drive.

If Madame Dent had that sort of sway 90% of the crap I've hauled home over the wouldn't have happened. 

I thought she refused to travel in the M-B?

I can't recall any of my beater cars she hasn't refused to drive in off the top of my head. Didn't stop me from buying them though.

[tpl]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

Would Madame Dent allow the keeping of such a vehicle once it was working fully?   They are not to everybodies taste to drive.

If Madame Dent had that sort of sway 90% of the crap I've hauled home over the wouldn't have happened. 

I thought she refused to travel in the M-B?

I can't recall any of my beater cars she hasn't refused to drive in off the top of my head. Didn't stop me from buying them though.

It was this post.

http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=82002.msg900911#msg900911

[Arthur Dent]

I'd love a DS. A friend of mine had this tatty one years ago but he wouldn't part with it. Sort of lost touch in recent years so I don't know if its current status.

Sadly I suspect a reasonable example is out of my budget for the time being. If I were suddenly a rich man a Tatra and/or DS would be near the top of the acquisition list.

Would Madame Dent allow the keeping of such a vehicle once it was working fully?   They are not to everybodies taste to drive.

If Madame Dent had that sort of sway 90% of the crap I've hauled home over the wouldn't have happened. 

I thought she refused to travel in the M-B?

I can't recall any of my beater cars she hasn't refused to drive in off the top of my head. Didn't stop me from buying them though.

It was this post.

http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=82002.msg900911#msg900911

I not sure I get the point. She refused to even sit in the Mercedes. She refused to sit in either of the Spitfires I had either. Or the Mazda 808, VW Beetle, Volvo, Lada, etc. My old LeBaron I had to park around the back in the alley since it was an "eyesore". I think my '81 Rx-7 was the car she drove of mine (besides the 2 which is the family car). That would be about 10 years ago.

So yes she would probably think the Citroen DS is ugly and stupid. But that is ok - it would be my car not hers. I think her Ford Expedition is a big ugly beast. But she likes it.