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General What did you do with your Panda today?

The Pretender said:
Got it off with a Tongue-and-groove pliers—also known as water pump pliers. :D
Unscrewed the bolt to the end of the axle put the pliers behind the wipper arm and on the axle/bold and then i squeeze with a lot of force and it pop off. :D
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There ya go, piece of cake. Well done that man.
 
The Panda Nut said:
The car is actually running very very well, ... have to waste so much time polishing then beast. As I do this nearly weekly with very expensive polish I will also save a fortune over the next couple of years. I will keep you posted if the new one is ever delivered.
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Quick question: do you wash your car a lot, and maybe with a pressure washer?
 
The Pretender said:
Got it off with a Tongue-and-groove pliers—also known as water pump pliers. :D

Unscrewed the bolt to the end of the axle put the pliers behind the wipper arm and on the axle/bold and then i squeeze with a lot of force and it pop off. :D
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Used a small G clamp to get mine off: top of the ‘G’ hooked under the wiper cap and the screw end on the centre bolt (with the nut loose but still on the protect the thread). Gently screw in the G clamp for controlled removal. Also used a cloth the protect the glass surface, but it wasn’t needed.
 
MuddyPaws said:
Used a small G clamp to get mine off: top of the ‘G’ hooked under the wiper cap and the screw end on the centre bolt (with the nut loose but still on the protect the thread). Gently screw in the G clamp for controlled removal. Also used a cloth the protect the glass surface, but it wasn’t needed.
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I don't have a small enough G clamp, tried with the size i have but it was too big to use. ;)
 
The Panda Nut said:
The car is actually running very very well, and is really giving its best. When you look down the dipstick tbe though its got a layer of white waxy gunge at least 5mm deep and yellow slime on the dip stick filler threads. I really dont want to find out if this is an issue or not. 2 dealers say its OK but I am not convinced, particularly as no one on here seems to have the same issue. The crap appeared again 24 hours after service when I paid to have the engine flushed. I cannot see a high stressed turbo should have this sort of deposit if in good health. Its a sham as it really feels so good. I have decided as its over 2 years old and I got an acceptable trade in offer of £9k to just change and get a new warranty. Just wish I could have got another the same as its a blend in classy look in the metallic dark blue. I have decided to add the cbc and climate control to the new one so I get some added benefits from my £4k. This will also include paint treatment so I dont have to waste so much time polishing then beast. As I do this nearly weekly with very expensive polish I will also save a fortune over the next couple of years. I will keep you posted if the new one is ever delivered. If it dont make it by the end of March it could well be a while. Its going straight back to Italy when I get it on a tour of the lakes. - easy way to get it run in.....
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Hi Panda Nut.
Which very expensive polish do you use? Does it give extra protection in some way?
Thanks
 
The Panda Nut said:
Hauled a window frame back from Manchester to Norfolk on the roof rack. I know we were rolling along quite well but was alarmed by the 24.6mpg...

I think we were going into a head wind.
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I'm sure the reality is..
That amount of drag is 'normal'

If you did that in a mk2 escort you'd anticipate those figures.

But after 30 years of 'aero packages'

Naff aerodynamics come as a shock.
 
I agree in principle, and at the speeds I was doing more so. It still rates as the worst economy performance of the last 1,000,000 miles of motoring. I did have a Renault 16TX many years ago which went like the wind, but you could actually watch the fuel gauge dropping if doing a steady 100 mph. That is pretty well the only thing that I have eve seen m,ore fuel. The Bravo 59137422 diesel, towing close on its 1300kg limit, and at no less than 60 mph, still manages 35 mpg. I now love the twin air engine, and am I supposed amused that it now does 37 mpg according to Fiat not the 67 quoted when I bought the current car in 2017. AT 37 mpg I think the quoted economy is now realistic. I wonder however which of the totally professional and believable EU institutions was responsible for the original fuel consumption figures..... Somehow I doubt it it was tested at MIRA. I just wish the cheating lying ***** could be made to answer for the published figures.
 
Motorcyclist Colin said:
Hi Panda Nut.
Which very expensive polish do you use? Does it give extra protection in some way?
Thanks
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Currently using Armorall Shield. It is simply the best stuff I have ever used, Does everything even glass and leaves no residue, Amazing on rubber, door seals and all plastic parts, keeps them like new. Lasts 3 times longera normal polish after a few applications can be left for 6 months if you so choose. Occasionally it gets posh wax which is £50 a pot but while you get a more even shine its not as good on rubber and plastic.
 
I measured up the rear half of the interior of my Panda Trekking as I have decided on creating a bed in the back, which is primarily for my lunchtime naps at work, but will also be a good backup if any of my camping trips go tits up due to tent issues etc.

I'm planning on creating storage for the boot area, that lies flat with the sliding rear seats when they're folded, which together will create a platform for a memory foam offcut to cover.

Some fitted sun shades working with the window tints will provide privacy. The wind deflectors I fitted recently will give a nice bit of air too with the windows dropped a bit.

Lastly I will chuck in duvet, pillows, sheets etc, and I will then have a comfy place to curl up when the need arises. And all easily stowed away or removed if I need the interior to do the regular job of carrying passengers and stuff in the boot. I suppose you could call it a Panda Camper by the time I've finished. [emoji16]
 
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