Panda (Classic) My 4x4 - The Muddy Pics!

[blu73]

got service stuff (and engine bay cleaning stuff) - might get stuck in 2moro... depends how i feel though - ate too much food and drank too much wine today, again.

 

[blu73]

actually i take that back - just noticed the engine degreaser didn't turn up with the rest and its says 'to follow' on the dispatch note. Well i guess i could do the oil and filter - but I prob leave it til i have all the bits tbh.

 

[AndyPanda4x4]

It's a nice easy job to do on a panda, except when you cover up all of the drain plugs with a sump guard

 

[AndyPanda4x4]

A grand ride out over the moors this morning before the rains returned:

 

[andyholli]

Happy new-un everyone!

New years day oils and filter change. My gearbox oil was nice a clear as far as mayonnaise was concerned after the dunking at the latest Yorkshire weekend...

I might well be seeing something that isn't there, but the oil looks a bit grey in the photos, compared to fresh - maybe a little bit of water had got in there?

Does the change feel any different with fresh oil in? - I'm starting to think the boxes are quite sensitive to oil level and freshness..

 

[AndyPanda4x4]

I might well be seeing something that isn't there, but the oil looks a bit grey in the photos, compared to fresh - maybe a little bit of water had got in there?

Does the change feel any different with fresh oil in? - I'm starting to think the boxes are quite sensitive to oil level and freshness..

Yes there was a very slight tinge of grey left on the top after draining, which I put down to moisture. I have had this before when I've changed my box oil and to be honest worse than this. For once I do have some decent gaiters on mine, but it is clearly still getting some damp in somewhere. From the depth of water I drove through as well that day, I honestly was suprised to see it as it was. The gear selection is unchanged.

 

[AndyPanda4x4]

A fun ride out this morning into the Dales to put up some more barn owl boxes, plenty of the white stuff about...

 

[SeanK]

A fun ride out this morning into the Dales to put up some more barn owl boxes, plenty of the white stuff about...

Great photo's Andy !

 

[blu73]

your posts always make me miss Yorkshire

 

[AndyPanda4x4]

A small update before the month ends...!

Sooooo there may have been a problem related to the flood water as featured in the most recent off road weekend in Yorkshire; my thrust bearing has broken. The result of this is that the clutch pedal is now jammed on the floor of the car. It was getting rough for a while after the event, making more noise when out of gear ticking over. I am looking forward to getting it out for further investigation!

I've also achieved rear light failure again, I would say that black wire disease has lengthened down the original loom. This means I will have to extend my previous rewire in order to create a healthy fix.

I've also decided it's time to join GLASS (Green Lanes Association). This is a nationwide limited corporation that promotes safe use of the countryside. It comes with many benefits including extensive mapping of the country's lanes and byways. I think this will benefit us when organising future events especially.

 

[andyholli]

GLASS looks tempting to join, if you join them, I think I'll join the Trail Riders Fellowship and we can compare notes.

On the thrust bearing - I'm sure this can be done without removing the box from the car. It's a bit of a faff, of course, but I swapped an input shaft seal once this way.

- Or alternatively this could be the excuse to finally drop that sedici valvole in, whilst you've got your overalls on..?

Did you see the Bravo on eBay? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201504777086?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[northernchap]

If anyone is REALLY on a budget, the cheapest way to get the Trailwise access is by joining CALM (http://www.calm-uk.org/) but if you can stretch to GLASS or the TRF the money is better invested in keeping the lanes open for our purposes!

 

[panda1408]

It is with great regret that I bring some sad news to the forum this evening, Andy has always been fighting a battle with what we all hate and today, the rust has won. I'm afraid it is the end of the road (or more rightly greenlane) for Hadrian

Andy was aware of some holes in Hadrians sills and bought him down to me for sorting and then a full underseal, unfortunately a thorough inspection has revealed some very serious corrosion in pretty much all the usual Panda spots. Hadrian has been heavily patched several times before, and the corrosion is now so advanced that more patching is no longer viable, unfortunately a proper repair is also out of the question as so much work would be required it just does not make financial sense.

A few photos of the worse bits, not sure if anyone can make sense of them but gives an idea of what we are dealing with.














A lot of this is hidden by the wheel arch liners which I think is the reason Hadrian has been on the road for as long as he has, there were also a few patches that were pulled off by hand due to being attached with silicone, never a good thing!

Some good will come from all this though, Andy has certainly not given up on Pandas and a plan for a replacement is being formulated, ultimately we will end up a stronger, better Hadrian mk2!

 

[Dragon Man]

sad news indeed

impressive holes them, was he never cavity waxed?

 

[andyholli]

Tis but a scratch, etc...

Sad news indeed, what is it with 2016? Bowie and now Hadrian lost to us.

Deep condolences to the family, please keep us informed about plans for a memorial service.

Is this the time to go mk3 4x4...?

 

[Bartpanda]

Is this the time to go mk3 4x4...

its time to find decent marbella body and transplant the whole 4x4 stuff IMHO

...looks nice with panda hood and{ I think} regata grille

 

[blu73]

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Sad times

 

[lewisreeves]

NO WAY!!!

I actually want to cry what a sad loss!, being more serious those are some surprising holes. I must say this is one of my favorite Panda's out there.

We need a quick meet for a great sent off...

 

[northernchap]

Hadrian was a big inspiration for my green pile of crap, and Andy is of course an ever helpful chap - if you need any assistance in getting Hadrian Mk2 sorted then just let me know!