Citroën BX – Purple Rain Wheel Cleaner
I'm not a big car detailing (or even washing) fan, but when the filth builds up, I use Autobrite Purple Rain wheel cleaner
Category: Automotive Adventures
Here you’ll find articles on my Automotive Adventures. From Land Rovers and Citroens to Tractors and Trailers. If it’s got wheels, I’ll probably have a go. Most of the time the articles are maintenance and restoration, but I also love to upgrade and modify to add functionality and features.
Blue Light Installation
To support the excellent CSI Basics charity, I help their volunteers with blue light installation to get them to incidents quickly and safely. I'll do practically anything for Haribo!
Citroën BX – Paper Tax Disc
The paper tax disc is more than a nostalgic record of the car tax. It's a reminder of the upcoming MOT and a trophy of a year on the road.
Citroën BX – New(ish) Alloy Wheels
The correct tyres for BX 16v alloy wheels almost don't exist anymore. But I've a few aftermarket alloy wheels that might give better options.
Retrofit – Freelander 2 – Reversing Camera
Do I need a reversing camera? Probably not. But having retrofit one to the Freelander2 and I'm glad that I did!
Workshop Tools – Scissor Lift
Years of struggling under cars on axle stands are over with the purchase of a scissor lift. Why didn't I do this sooner!
Fiat X1/9 – Cleaned up and shipped out
It seems like less than 2 months since it was collected, but after it was professionally cleaned, it was ready to be shipped to Australia
Fiat X1/9 – Brakes, Clutch, Asbestos
When I agreed to collect the X1/9, I never imagined I'd be changing the brakes and replacing the clutch to avoid exporting asbestos.
Fiat X1/9 – Import Permit and Coolant Drain
With the Fiat X1/9 fate set, export preparation was set. I wasn't expecting to drain the coolant for the Fiat X1/9 import permit.
Fiat X1/9 – Fuel Hose Replacement
With the decision made to ship the car, export preparation begins. First up, changing the fuel hose of death on the Fiat X1/9
Fiat X1/9 – Rust Hunt and Treatment
Having recovered the Fiat X1/9 and given it a quick inspection and wash, it was time to hunt out the rust and give it some treatment.
Fiat X1/9 – Paint Restoration
With the Fiat X1/9 washed, and most of the mud removed, the paint was looking pretty dull and worn out. Could the paint be restored?
Fiat X1/9 – First Inspection
After collecting the FIAT X1/9 and washing the mud off, it was time for the first inspection.
The Fiat X1/9 Adventure – Project Car Collection
Some automotive adventures start with a stupid comment to a mate. Now I own a Fiat X1/9!
Fergie – Hydraulic system, PTO and Topping
With the Fergie starting reliably it was time for topping the field. But first, we needed to check the hydraulic system and adapt the PTO.