My Beautiful ''Miss Pug'' [A Working Progress!]

[Ares]

you really are a buisy girl

With those pics,you are creating art work out of fixing cars.
nice job btw

[Sonia406]

They aren't missing - they were never there in the first place. The only way to cover them would be to fit the split rear seat.


Surely it'd be cheaper (& easier) to just peel off the sticky sh*te & leave it badgeless on the wings? That's what I did, although by the time I got to that point it was already far from an LX anyway.

Something has to be missing - bolts don't just protrude for no reason
I much like a bit of bling on the car and chrome does it nicely........ so definitely going to replace ......

you really are a buisy girl

With those pics,you are creating art work out of fixing cars.
nice job btw

Thank you! I do take pride in my work on Miss Pug......... Mr Haynes is being a bit of dick at the moment but hey, Miss Pug shall tell him where to go
Thanks again

What ever girl should hear on her birthday


UPDATE: Caliper back on, back off axle stands, and have moved her forward to gain better access. Going to look at the electrics in closer detail now.

[Sonia406]

Well today I turned a corner in my life.
I reached the ripe old age of 28. Yes, thats twenty eight.
I have always been a little wise beyond my years but I was mistaken for a woman in her thirties in January by my support worker... I soon told her where to get off and informed her I was still in my twenties,

I had a meeting in a local town this morning, which over-run slightly. I did a bit of typical Sonia shopping, in out in out, shake it all about, not the typical woman that stands around for ages and just window shops, If I need something I look for it, if they don't sell it - I move on.

Anyway, I arrived home at around 12.45, had a very very quick lunch, drink and then got changed and went out to play with Miss Pug.
I went straight under the car, I wasted no time what so ever. Caliper bolts in hand.
I had previous issues with aligning them properly, and after a few minutes of further failing to realign properly to thread the bolt (lower one first) I decided I had to get a torch. Not even owning a torch I remembered on my old key fob I had a little duracell thing I think it was. Sure enough I could see properly to do it and my perfectionism came in here because I wanted to bolt them up in place, but I had to just thread the bottom one in first then bring the top round to do it as I couldn't get it in ''the right place'' so made do with banging one in and then moving on to the next.
Both bolts in, and tightened.
I then put on the wheel and tightened the wheel nuts.

I then set about getting the scissor jack out. At this precise moment my neighbour returned and generally asked how it was going. Gave him the thumbs up and said I didn't half look the part in my over alls. He came to look at the wheel on the car. Said I had done a good job and doing well. His wife also very impressed at my achievements. It's at this point I must confess, although I am physically doing the work myself it is NOT without heavily influenced information and support from a mechanic friend from the 406oc forum.
Anyway, I showed them that I had cleaned it out (ish) and showed them the wiring problem, he misses his Peugeot, he seems as dedicated to them as I am..... Okay - perhaps not THAT much.


Anyway, I looked at the time, 14:10. I had to leave for school in half an hour and that's not without finishing the car and changing out of my over alls.

I then performed miracles.
Near side went up via the jack faster than you could say 'bend over Sonia!'
Whisked the axle stand out.
Off side went up via the jack faster than you could say 'haven't you got arm ache?'

Whisked the axle stand out.
Opened the bonnet, reconnected the negative battery terminal.
THREW tools in the boot (yes yes, I will have to tidy that out tomorrow again!)
Quickly bolted the rear 2 seat bolts back on the drivers seat (to keep it in relatively the same place lol)
Started her sexy ass back up, heard her roar at me. Pressed the brake pedal, slow but firm all the way down a few times to stiffen the pedal back up and get things 'flowing' again.
Jumped in, ready to shift her forward on the drive to improve access.



Can you spot what I didn't do?








I got in, put her into first and her back end re-adjusted to being on the ground again. Then remembered BEFORE I moved anywhere that I still had the chocks in front of the front wheels..... Whoops! At least I didn't drive over them..

Anyway, got out, threw them in the passenger side and continued with my rushed job.

I again put her into first, eased forward only slowly and tested the brakes, All working - no problems what so ever. I eased her forward and into position. I then ran her up to temperature, which on a bright hot sun day didn't take too long. Still no sign of the ABS fault coming back to haunt me nor the EML. (YAY!)
She will have to go back up on the axle stand to correct the torque pressure behind the caliper bolts, but that's my own ignorance, I didn't want to break the bolt and I hadn't heard the torque wrench click so didn't want to pressure it too much, lol.

With her sexy bottom moved up the drive I of course, seized a quick opportunity to take pictures before the school run. She is still filthy but I will get a pressure washer soon, as a late Birthday present to myself.

Enjoy these beautiful pictures. P.s I forgot to put on the rear wheel covers; being in the garage and all.








Next Jobs:

* Reinstate air bag electrics, attack drivers connections with my mate WD40

* Put wheel covers on

* Take pictures of the rear seating row, buttons and the fact it does fold down..... (I am 99.9% sure guys it DOES fold!)

* Continue operation tidy and clean up, starting with the tools I just threw in the boot lol

* If feeling adventurous, get sponge out and hot soapy water - or should I just wait for pressure washer now? lol

* Lift boot carpet to look for rear seat covers that would cover the protruding bolts I found on Sunday afternoon.

* Look at N/S front fog lens, if any cracks or holes in glass get some clear tape to cover, if no holes or cracks, up on axle stand and withdraw bulb and wipe off condensation from the lens.

[scotty73]

* If feeling adventurous, get sponge out and hot soapy water - or should I just wait for pressure washer now? lol

Have you got/orderered one yet?

[Sonia406]

* If feeling adventurous, get sponge out and hot soapy water - or should I just wait for pressure washer now? lol

Have you got/orderered one yet?

Nope... Looking at the black and decker in Argos as it's on sale.. got some positive reviews so think that's what I shall get.
Would like ANOTHER Karcher but don't see that happening any time soon

[scotty73]

* If feeling adventurous, get sponge out and hot soapy water - or should I just wait for pressure washer now? lol

Have you got/orderered one yet?

Nope... Looking at the black and decker in Argos as it's on sale..

Which one?

[Sonia406]

Item number: 742/0023
Only 1300w, but it would do the job.

[scotty73]

That's similar to the helfrauds one i got last year it's 1400 though and does everything i need.. No idea why it's so expensive now though i only paid £45.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_262357

Reason i asked was i saw a beast of one in the lidl magazine last night with a 3 year guarantee but it's twice what you want to pay.
Typical the lidl website is down but have found the spec for you and some reviews say it's made by Karcher.

- Powerful aluminium high-pressure pump with power-saving automatic stop/start system
- 2100 watt
- Ideal for cleaning vehicles, outdoor furniture and patios
- Lightweight design for easy mobility
- Standard hose connection point
- Easy-to-change cleaning nozzle with bayonet lock
- Comes with 500ml cleaning detergent
- 6m high-pressure hose with kink protection connector
- Robust casing made from impact-resistant plastic
- Built-in 1.5L tank automatically mixes detergent with water at low pressure
- Accessories include: lance with variable nozzle and turbo dirt blaster, rotating wash brush,
nozzle cleaning needle and a quick-connector for a garden hose adaptor
- Flow rate (l/h): 450
- Max. pressure (bar): 150
- Power cable length (m): 5
- 3 year manufacturer’s warranty

[scotty73]

It's back up now here you go.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-C0F93 ... ail&id=285

[waue1978]

Well today I turned a corner in my life.
I reached the ripe old age of 28. Yes, thats twenty eight.
I have always been a little wise beyond my years but I was mistaken for a woman in her thirties in January by my support worker... I soon told her where to get off and informed her I was still in my twenties,

Belated birthday wishes. At least you were only mistaken by a few years. I've been called 30s since before I was 20!

I did a bit of typical Sonia shopping, in out in out, shake it all about, not the typical woman that stands around for ages and just window shops, If I need something I look for it, if they don't sell it - I move on.

Do you give classes in that? If so, I'd like to book my wife on one.

* Lift boot carpet to look for rear seat covers that would cover the protruding bolts I found on Sunday afternoon.

I wouldn't waste your time on that one. I did say in your other thread that there aren't covers for those. The only way to hide them would be to retro-fit a split folding rear seat.

[Sonia406]

That's similar to the helfrauds one i got last year it's 1400 though and does everything i need.. No idea why it's so expensive now though i only paid £45.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_262357

Reason i asked was i saw a beast of one in the lidl magazine last night with a 3 year guarantee but it's twice what you want to pay.
Typical the lidl website is down but have found the spec for you and some reviews say it's made by Karcher.

- Powerful aluminium high-pressure pump with power-saving automatic stop/start system
- 2100 watt
- Ideal for cleaning vehicles, outdoor furniture and patios
- Lightweight design for easy mobility
- Standard hose connection point
- Easy-to-change cleaning nozzle with bayonet lock
- Comes with 500ml cleaning detergent
- 6m high-pressure hose with kink protection connector
- Robust casing made from impact-resistant plastic
- Built-in 1.5L tank automatically mixes detergent with water at low pressure
- Accessories include: lance with variable nozzle and turbo dirt blaster, rotating wash brush,
nozzle cleaning needle and a quick-connector for a garden hose adaptor
- Flow rate (l/h): 450
- Max. pressure (bar): 150
- Power cable length (m): 5
- 3 year manufacturer’s warranty

Thanks Looks good............

Well today I turned a corner in my life.
I reached the ripe old age of 28. Yes, thats twenty eight.
I have always been a little wise beyond my years but I was mistaken for a woman in her thirties in January by my support worker... I soon told her where to get off and informed her I was still in my twenties,

Belated birthday wishes. At least you were only mistaken by a few years. I've been called 30s since before I was 20!

I did a bit of typical Sonia shopping, in out in out, shake it all about, not the typical woman that stands around for ages and just window shops, If I need something I look for it, if they don't sell it - I move on.

Do you give classes in that? If so, I'd like to book my wife on one.

* Lift boot carpet to look for rear seat covers that would cover the protruding bolts I found on Sunday afternoon.

I wouldn't waste your time on that one. I did say in your other thread that there aren't covers for those. The only way to hide them would be to retro-fit a split folding rear seat.

Thank you Bless you......
I think, some women are beyond help...... I had to sit through something yesterday (and today) someone trying to explain what Burberry bags are, and apparently ALL women are into this sh*t? It was at the point I was being told that women are very much burberry bag and make up, gossip magazines I piped up saying I'd much rather watch top gear and work on the car that they then wondered if a man sneaked in when they wern't looking
The next thing they said was, doesn't matter if you're working on cars or reading gossip magazines
I don't understand, why would any car be like this? Bolts visible and ready to scratch passengers legs? Makes no sense to me.... I now understand what you lads were saying about it, thought you meant it wouldn't fold, where as you all meant it was ONE UNIT. Must admit I need my mate WD40 on the offside button....... it won't pop back into place and therefore the seat is not clicking back in.......

[Busman]

That's similar to the helfrauds one i got last year it's 1400 though and does everything i need.. No idea why it's so expensive now though i only paid £45.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_262357

Reason i asked was i saw a beast of one in the lidl magazine last night with a 3 year guarantee but it's twice what you want to pay.
Typical the lidl website is down but have found the spec for you and some reviews say it's made by Karcher.

- Powerful aluminium high-pressure pump with power-saving automatic stop/start system
- 2100 watt
- Ideal for cleaning vehicles, outdoor furniture and patios
- Lightweight design for easy mobility
- Standard hose connection point
- Easy-to-change cleaning nozzle with bayonet lock
- Comes with 500ml cleaning detergent
- 6m high-pressure hose with kink protection connector
- Robust casing made from impact-resistant plastic
- Built-in 1.5L tank automatically mixes detergent with water at low pressure
- Accessories include: lance with variable nozzle and turbo dirt blaster, rotating wash brush,
nozzle cleaning needle and a quick-connector for a garden hose adaptor
- Flow rate (l/h): 450
- Max. pressure (bar): 150
- Power cable length (m): 5
- 3 year manufacturer’s warranty

Thanks Looks good............

Well today I turned a corner in my life.
I reached the ripe old age of 28. Yes, thats twenty eight.
I have always been a little wise beyond my years but I was mistaken for a woman in her thirties in January by my support worker... I soon told her where to get off and informed her I was still in my twenties,

Belated birthday wishes. At least you were only mistaken by a few years. I've been called 30s since before I was 20!

I did a bit of typical Sonia shopping, in out in out, shake it all about, not the typical woman that stands around for ages and just window shops, If I need something I look for it, if they don't sell it - I move on.

Do you give classes in that? If so, I'd like to book my wife on one.

* Lift boot carpet to look for rear seat covers that would cover the protruding bolts I found on Sunday afternoon.

I wouldn't waste your time on that one. I did say in your other thread that there aren't covers for those. The only way to hide them would be to retro-fit a split folding rear seat.

Thank you Bless you......
I think, some women are beyond help...... I had to sit through something yesterday (and today) someone trying to explain what Burberry bags are, and apparently ALL women are into this sh*t? It was at the point I was being told that women are very much burberry bag and make up, gossip magazines I piped up saying I'd much rather watch top gear and work on the car that they then wondered if a man sneaked in when they wern't looking
The next thing they said was, doesn't matter if you're working on cars or reading gossip magazines
I don't understand, why would any car be like this? Bolts visible and ready to scratch passengers legs? Makes no sense to me.... I now understand what you lads were saying about it, thought you meant it wouldn't fold, where as you all meant it was ONE UNIT. Must admit I need my mate WD40 on the offside button....... it won't pop back into place and therefore the seat is not clicking back in.......

Its just a bare stud on mine to.

[Sonia406]

Well, clearly, Peugeot build quality has suffered

[Busman]

Or we've both lost the covering bit?

[Sonia406]

Or we've both lost the covering bit?

There are a lot of people saying the same though......

What an eye opener..............