Leopard680
A2OC Donor
...celebrate nine years of A2 ownership! 
Today I.....
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AndyP
Member
For me it's the best motor museum in the country, by far!Today I've been to the Haynes Motor Museum, 2 hours away from me.
My A2 did great job both ways, sometimes felt the engine needed a bit more push to get up to speed, but it might be down to, that I don't drive longer distances much.
On the way there I even saw another A2, he kinda gave me a wave too.
The Haynes Museum is a great experience, I do recommend it, I spent so much time in there, I had to rush the last few rooms due closing time, they close a bit too early though. There's so many amazing car/bikes/etc. to see there, much more than I'd expected, I definitely want to go back later this year, plus the ticket is annual one, so pay once and use it for the next 12 months, also there's even a gokart track just next to it too.
Without spoiling much, here's 3 out of 200+ pictures I took today, +1 of my A2 waiting for me at closing timeView attachment 104954View attachment 104958
George Hogg
A2OC Donor
Yip, the loom is for Angry Bee, still struggling on with it.
Thank you Steve!
Thank you Steve!
hydo14
A2OC Donor
Today I did the final oil change on Project Commuter before picking @Justin M up from the station.
It feels strange to now be A2less after having owned three of them in as many years and hope that the car is as trusty to the new owner as it has been to me and great to see it going to an A2OC member too.
It feels strange to now be A2less after having owned three of them in as many years and hope that the car is as trusty to the new owner as it has been to me and great to see it going to an A2OC member too.
Justin M
Member
Thanks Tom. @hydo14 I’m back home after picking up ‘project commuter’. It’s a wonderful tdi and such a lovely spec. A testament to you that it’s in such good condition. And I feel honoured that the mantle had passed to me. The 6th gear was lovely on the m6. Very happy with the purchase thank you!
Have you got new wheels and tyres on order for it yet Steve?View attachment 104974
….received a mini version of my car in the post. I have no idea where it came from or who sent it
It’s my birthday tomorrow so I’m hoping it’s a birthday present
A2Steve
A2OC Donor
A tailgate, bonnet and wheel arch for Chris, but he’s coming for them next Wednesday
Cenick
A2OC Donor
i’m not gonna have room anyway as I’ve just been informed I’ve got the grandkids coming with me
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Buchanan DTR
Member
Replaced my fuel filter after a recent hesitation under acceleration. Given it had only done 30k miles it was choked. Back running as smooth as a 3 cylinder tdi ever will. A friend gave me the ramps which made it a 15 min job.
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dj_efk
A2OC Donor
I thought the filter was under the rear wheels.
Replaced my fuel filter after a recent hesitation under acceleration. Given it had only done 30k miles it was choked. Back running as smooth as a 3 cylinder tdi ever will. A friend gave me the ramps which made it a 15 min job.
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Buchanan DTR
Member
It's just in front of the rear wheel. Putting the front up gave plenty of room at the back without needing to jack it up.
The only time my filter lasted 30k was when the tandem pump was on its way.
The filter did not buy that much time. . . Hope it was just gunk
hydo14
A2OC Donor
Glad to hear it. You’ll have to let me know what you end up naming it
Howey
Member
Fitted Timing belt to Mr Silver. Found one sheared bolt and one flimsy bolt in the cam sprocket how it has survived is a mystery! Luckily the broken remnants chiseled out and I was able to find some 10.9 bolts in my tool box (actually sprinter suspension top mount bolts)
All seems good after the 7 mile journey home, will need to check the torsion/synchronisation value when I get chance
All seems good after the 7 mile journey home, will need to check the torsion/synchronisation value when I get chance
birtyA2
A2OC Donor
Braved the cold on the knuckle buster of a job that is removing the tailgate inside trim so I could replace the tailgate emergency release cord (big thanks to @Ami as always for supplying the part). Looks like I had a narrow escape!
The old cable
and in with the new
Question: Whilst I have this trim off is there any maintenance I should be carrying out?
The old cable
and in with the new
Question: Whilst I have this trim off is there any maintenance I should be carrying out?
CrispyEdd
Member
Grease any lock stuff I guess that's all. Dress trim panel just pull off using trim tools?