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« Reply #1066 on: May 17, 2005, 10:31:05 pm » |
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Congrats Andy. Lara, my Midge passed the "dreaded" last week after the obligatory headlight alignment a great feeling of relief second only to... well I know you know what I mean!  I had a weird little blue sticker when she passed, is that what you mean about MOT sticker? Has it become a new way to tell the 'bule! that the motor has passed?  bill |
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« Reply #1067 on: May 23, 2005, 02:11:55 pm » |
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DISASTER!!!Changed the oil on saturday and some pretty large lumps of metal, 3 to 5mm square, were to be found in the bottom of the sump. Oh dear, I thought, they're probably not supposed to be there and Im almost certain something has gone awry. On closer inspection these lumps tunrned out to be hard plastic. Looks like either I have dropped someting into the engine or there is an oilseal breaking up. The answer turned out to be the latter as the clutch is now slipping like a bastard and the smell of Felix's burning chip fat is a bit overpowering. So it's all hands on deck, at least it will keep me out of the pub of an evening. Why does this happen every year, just before the big off. GGRRR! Sometimes I feel like giving up.  
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« Reply #1068 on: May 23, 2005, 03:41:03 pm » |
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On closer inspection these lumps tunrned out to be hard plastic.
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« Reply #1069 on: May 23, 2005, 07:44:48 pm » |
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« Reply #1070 on: May 23, 2005, 08:40:45 pm » |
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If you need a hand Andy I will be able to help after the rugby this weekend!
Hope you get it going can't wait to see it next to the audi coming down from the Dunlop Bridge!
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« Reply #1071 on: May 24, 2005, 01:11:32 am » |
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>:(well I thought I had better sort out the BMW powered CF ready for the 5am start on the 15th, am still trying to get moped boy to empty the toilet, I am sure most of the contents are his anyway, the autobox has been playing up since a toll booth drag race last year so I have decided to change it, should only take a skilled mechanic a few hours, might just get it ready in time,
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« Reply #1072 on: May 24, 2005, 01:13:18 am » |
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don't know what happened to the picture last time, or this time if it goes wrong again,?
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« Reply #1073 on: May 24, 2005, 11:47:50 am » |
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Pat, that is the most unlikely looking Beddy CF I have ever seen!! The BMW grille is a stroke of absolute genius. If I didn't have a clutch to change I would try something similar. Now where's that flywheel puller gone?
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« Reply #1074 on: May 26, 2005, 12:41:02 am » |
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DISASTER!!!Why does this happen every year, just before the big off. GGRRR! Sometimes I feel like giving up. Andy, Well done on the MOT, but as always, the aftermath is just the dear old thing's way of reminding you of the penalty of neglecting her at other times. I shall see what the MGA has to offer in that regard this Saturday (although having driven 1000miles plus so far this year I hope the answer isnothing) MG Mark |
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« Reply #1075 on: June 09, 2005, 02:24:50 pm » |
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It just gets worse. No sooner is the new clutch installed, then the cylinder head gasket has decided it's sick of being squashed and has opted out of the deal. Just got a replacement for a tenner. I'm cutting things very fine this year...  |
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« Reply #1076 on: June 09, 2005, 02:38:24 pm » |
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« Reply #1077 on: June 09, 2005, 02:40:27 pm » |
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Stop messing about with the internet and get it fixed, it has to be there after 72 pages on this forum.
Don't forget the inlet & exhaust gaskets too, or is it side valve?
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« Reply #1078 on: June 09, 2005, 02:41:47 pm » |
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Remember andy if you are struggling with the commer and it gets a bit much there is a simple two step guide to get you out of trouble
STEP ONE: USE THE BIGGEST SODDING GREAT HAMMER YOU CAN FIND!!!!!
(THEN ONCE YOU ARE DE-STRESSED MOVE ONTO)
STEP TWO: ONE GALLON OF FINEST UNLEADED AND A MATCH
SORTED WORKS LIKE A TREAT EVERY TIME
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« Reply #1079 on: June 09, 2005, 03:25:55 pm » |
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Remember andy if you are struggling with the commer and it gets a bit much there is a simple two step guide to get you out of trouble
STEP ONE: USE THE BIGGEST SODDING GREAT HAMMER YOU CAN FIND!!!!!
(THEN ONCE YOU ARE DE-STRESSED MOVE ONTO)
STEP TWO: ONE GALLON OF FINEST UNLEADED AND A MATCH
SORTED WORKS LIKE A TREAT EVERY TIME
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