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Post by galwhv69 on Feb 24, 2024 19:29:51 GMT
Saw that you had some duties today after finishing work today, so decided to do the 1758 trip off Hampton Court in MCL5. Very good bus purchase and driver mate
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tts
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Wished he got all Tridents driven like how he got TN33186 driven!
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Post by tts on Feb 24, 2024 21:03:14 GMT
Had SPV1 on the Hampton Court shuttle... appeared to be very low on power and very shaky - took ages to get out of first gear with full throttle. Not sure the issue?
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Post by 6HP502C on Mar 3, 2024 11:33:45 GMT
Saw that you had some duties today after finishing work today, so decided to do the 1758 trip off Hampton Court in MCL5. Very good bus purchase and driver mate Thank you Had SPV1 on the Hampton Court shuttle... appeared to be very low on power and very shaky - took ages to get out of first gear with full throttle. Not sure the issue? It developed a fault with the engine ECU which meant three out of six cylinders weren’t pumping. I had it taken out of service and it’s now in a workshop for repairs.
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 7, 2024 21:24:41 GMT
General news
Still the plan to reduce the SPV fleet. Most are not required and the only ones expected to stay are SPVs 6 and 7. The heavyweight single deckers are comfortable, sturdy buses
LK07 CCN was acquired temporarily due to having a Euro 6 exhaust and was to be designated SPV9, but has been sold and will not enter service with Replacement Bus Hire.
Fleet updates
23065 - stored unserviceable
AVW96 - Like with the import, I am taking on the registration, return to the road and further certification for PSV use on from scratch and managing the process until it's complete. Things will start moving forwards imminently.
LDP186 - quite a bit of work carried out to get it fit for a MOT. A fault with the ignition circuit was repaired by an electrician. It has had 6 brand new tyres, a corroded air tank replaced, an airbag replaced, a new multicircuit protection valve and a new top plate among other bits and pieces. Once it's done it will work in place of the SPVs as it consumes far less fuel.
MAL99 - further components have been recovered and will not work again.
MCL5 - ok now. The faults it came with have now been fixed at some considerable expense! Is a reliable machine that has been all around the south east, but surplus to requirements now so is up for sale.
SPV1 - suffered an ECU fault which knocked out three of the engine's cylinders. The ECU was replaced with a working one, but within 500 miles the fault happened again and the replacement ECU is cooked. To be stripped and scrapped. SPV2 - suffered a fault with the air compressor cylinder head/gasket. Although replacement parts were sourced to keep it working, unlikely to see service again. To be stripped and scrapped.
SPV3 - suffered a cooling fan seizure which caused damage to the belt and tensioner. An electrical fault resulted in a suspension malfunction, leading to a ruptured sump. To be stripped and scrapped.
SPV4 - ok, though earmarked for sale.
SPV5 - working, but earmarked to leave the fleet.
SPV6 - currently awaiting attention from an electrician. A communication fault between a FPS module and the MR unit (engine ECU) is preventing the bus from being able to start.
SPV7 - VOR while awaiting repairs.
SPV8 - requires new engine. To be scrapped as there's not much point stripping it.
TA23 - stored unserviceable - requires new engine.
VLA170 - driveable but no further use for it. It's taking up space so likely to be scrapped imminently.
VLA176 - stored unserviceable and likely to be sent to the scrappers minus the gearbox.
VNW32423 - stored unserviceable with a chuffing injector.
That's all for now.
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 10, 2024 15:55:01 GMT
Update - SPV3 and SPV8 heading for scrap today. RIP.
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Post by LK65EBO on Apr 11, 2024 10:40:33 GMT
6HP502C is it relatively easy to find parts for your Citaros?
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 11, 2024 21:41:08 GMT
6HP502C is it relatively easy to find parts for your Citaros? Yes, parts are readily available.
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Post by allentc on Apr 22, 2024 9:40:31 GMT
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Post by M1104 on Apr 22, 2024 10:13:53 GMT
General newsTA23 - stored unserviceable - requires new engine. Would it be literally a new engine or a reconditioned euro2 unit done to original specs?
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Post by allentc on Apr 22, 2024 16:04:23 GMT
Would it be literally a new engine or a reconditioned euro2 unit done to original specs? A new crate engine - if you can still get one - would be easily into 5 figure territory. A used engine or a recon would be more far more economical. The latter a better option if the budget can be stretched that far since with a used one you don't know how knackered it is and how long its been sat out in a scrapyard in all weathers.
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 22, 2024 16:14:00 GMT
Running a business is all about adapting. PSVAR posed a challenge after I was meant to start out with TA18. So I bought the VLAs. Most clients now mandate tracking, so I had it fitted. So long as the work works for me I will adapt to be able to keep doing it.
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 22, 2024 16:19:23 GMT
General newsTA23 - stored unserviceable - requires new engine. Would it be literally a new engine or a reconditioned euro2 unit done to original specs? Will have to see what’s out there. At the moment I haven’t seen an attractive offer for rebuilding so looking at replacement, problem is there were never many C245 engines in the first place and at 25 years old a fair few of those won’t be in a condition to save.
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Post by 6HP502C on Jul 10, 2024 16:47:22 GMT
General news
Fleet changes and reduction is now underway, as the operation heads in a different direction.
Fleet updates
23065 - another push has been made to prep for MOT. It is awaiting some light boosters and it's being investigated what can be done to repair the proximity switch in the ramp to get it to work properly. Hopefully on the road in days, rather than weeks now.
AVW96 - process for registration and COIF underway. Due visits from Hanover to sort the flipdots and Nippondenso contractors to get the upstairs air conditioning working.
LDP186 - passed MOT and has been out working. Back in the workshop for adhoc repairs, but should be back out in service this weekend. For the time being it is on London area work, but it's not designed for the high speed, high mileage nature of the operation so may be up for sale shortly.
MAL99 - likely to be stripped and scrapped shortly.
MCL1 - BD11 LWN assigned this fleet number, awaiting Hanovers, MOT and commissioning before joining the London and South East division.
MCL5 - came off the road in mid-April for MOT prep, having been out in service daily. The prep still isn't complete, so is currently VOR.
SPV1 - has a short circuit which has fried two engine ECUs, a gear selector and the Hanovers. A final attempt is being made at sourcing and repairing the problem, otherwise it will be stripped and scrapped imminently. SPV2 - NK08 CHX has been sold and was towed away yesterday. Likely going to the scrappers and will no longer be referred to.
SPV3 - MX55 FGU has been scrapped and will no longer be referred to.
SPV4 - ok, currently on loan to another operator.
SPV5 - BX54 EBD has been withdrawn due to high pressure in coolant tank. With ongoing electrical faults and mechanical issues, is likely to be stripped and scrapped imminently.
SPV6 - VOR due to electrical faults. It is booked into a workshop for life extension works.
SPV7 - VOR while awaiting repairs to bodywork and a misfiring engine.
SPV8 - YJ07 VST has been scrapped and will no longer be referred to.
SPV9 - on loan from Grey Line Motor Services, Scania Omnilink MIG 8165 is out working for the London and South East division.
TA23 - stored unserviceable - requires new engine.
VA143 - undergoing MOT prep, hopefully ready for MOT on Friday
VLA170 - is being reactivated to work for the Wales division, hopefully ready for MOT on Friday.
VLA176 - stored unserviceable and likely to be sent to the scrappers minus the gearbox.
VNW32423 - stored unserviceable.
That's all for now.
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Post by redexpress on Jul 11, 2024 8:01:23 GMT
SPV9 - on loan from Grey Line Motor Services, Scania Omnilink MIG 8165 is out working for the London and South East division.
Assuming this plate is still on one of the former Metrobus / Halton YT09BK* batch, isn't it an OmniCity rather than an OmniLink?
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Post by YY13VKP on Aug 19, 2024 14:47:13 GMT
Spotted both 23065 and MCL5 on the 439’s Wapses Lodge Roundabout in Whyteleafe South this afternoon! Certainly took me by surprise seeing a bendy there! Are these appearing on an upcoming Caterham rail replacement job?
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