i always put a dot at 12 and a dot at 3
i just put the other dot on the head where it needs to be ie at 180 270 90 etc and turn till they meet
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Posted 28 September 2016 - 10:49 AM
i always put a dot at 12 and a dot at 3
i just put the other dot on the head where it needs to be ie at 180 270 90 etc and turn till they meet
Posted 28 September 2016 - 05:57 PM
924: Likely to dislove a bit slower than anything elas on my chod for a gran list
"It did indeed require a certain, not too small, amount of social courage to be seen riding this unconventional bicycle. One could be sure that everybody would be looking, some with great amusement."
"The problem with the automobile today consists precisely in the fact that the automobile is not a problem... Love only rarely listens to reason." Wolfgang Sachs, 1984
Posted 28 September 2016 - 08:09 PM
Ah yes hand washing...
Orange Swarfega has micro granules in it which very effectively removes oil / grime from your hands. It's available at some supermarkets now too along with the usual eurocarparts and others (for some reason never seen it at halfords).
Tip for use though... only one or two squirts is needed. Anymore and it seems to dilute the granules in the soap liquid and then the effect seems to wear off. Fewer squirts = more granules in the soap and then it does an excellent job.
Sometimes it's nice to have a bowl of water next to the car along with the swarfega - then you can wash your hands at will.
I kinda like cars... just as long as its my favourite one and no other
Posted 28 September 2016 - 08:15 PM
Ah yes hand washing...
Orange Swarfega has micro granules in it which very effectively removes oil / grime from your hands. It's available at some supermarkets now too along with the usual eurocarparts and others (for some reason never seen it at halfords).
Tip for use though... only one or two squirts is needed. Anymore and it seems to dilute the granules in the soap liquid and then the effect seems to wear off. Fewer squirts = more granules in the soap and then it does an excellent job.
Sometimes it's nice to have a bowl of water next to the car along with the swarfega - then you can wash your hands at will.
Posted 28 September 2016 - 08:19 PM
Posted 28 September 2016 - 08:20 PM
A small piece of blue-tac holds a screw against a screwdriver far better than fat greasy arthritic fingers when trying to replace something in a tight area. Heavy grease or vaseline sometimes works, too, for holding in rubber seals during re-assembly, particularly on canister-type oil filter bowls.
1963 Morry Thou
1955 Cowley
1987 VW T25 Holdsworth
1990 190E
197? Portafold Caravan
2000 Fiesta Zetec Ghia
Posted 28 September 2016 - 09:22 PM
Posted 28 September 2016 - 09:45 PM
924: Likely to dislove a bit slower than anything elas on my chod for a gran list
"It did indeed require a certain, not too small, amount of social courage to be seen riding this unconventional bicycle. One could be sure that everybody would be looking, some with great amusement."
"The problem with the automobile today consists precisely in the fact that the automobile is not a problem... Love only rarely listens to reason." Wolfgang Sachs, 1984
Posted 28 September 2016 - 09:50 PM
A small piece of blue-tac holds a screw against a screwdriver far better than fat greasy arthritic fingers when trying to replace something in a tight area. Heavy grease or vaseline sometimes works, too, for holding in rubber seals during re-assembly, particularly on canister-type oil filter bowls.
Posted 28 September 2016 - 10:06 PM
Posted 28 September 2016 - 10:06 PM
Probably too obvious but if you round off an allen headed bolt or screw then progessively larger torx fittings and a hammer are your friend.
I wonder if sugar and washing up liquid works for clearing drains?
Posted 28 September 2016 - 11:24 PM
Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi - the boring modern
Fiat Ducato 2009 l3h2
Honda Crf250X
Suzuki TS50x
Kawasaki Ke175d
Prilla Pigsasshole 650
Saxo 1.5D
Land Rover 90 2.5 petrol
Vectra B 2.2 CDX estate
Posted 29 September 2016 - 10:28 AM
An old cot mattress makes an excellent kneeling/laying on pad when working on the car! Bonus is their plastic covered so just wipe dry
Posted 29 September 2016 - 10:42 AM
Posted 29 September 2016 - 11:31 AM
I always used to keep a stash of carpet tiles (well, still do) but when they get wet/damp their worse than just kneeling on a wet road!
Posted 29 September 2016 - 01:39 PM
Shop over the road from me always has a mountain of cardboard boxes outside. I break one of them down for a laying mat, they can just go back in their recycle bin afterwards.
1963 Morry Thou
1955 Cowley
1987 VW T25 Holdsworth
1990 190E
197? Portafold Caravan
2000 Fiesta Zetec Ghia
Posted 29 September 2016 - 02:27 PM
Shop over the road from me always has a mountain of cardboard boxes outside. I break one of them down for a laying mat, they can just go back in their recycle bin afterwards.
Yep, this is what I do as well.
Mattresses or pads etc are OK but I find knee pads really useful for any job low to the ground.
1974 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible - The Exxon Valdez
1970 Ford Cortina Estate - In a shed in Ireland
Posted 29 September 2016 - 07:02 PM
Posted 29 September 2016 - 07:03 PM
Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi - the boring modern
Fiat Ducato 2009 l3h2
Honda Crf250X
Suzuki TS50x
Kawasaki Ke175d
Prilla Pigsasshole 650
Saxo 1.5D
Land Rover 90 2.5 petrol
Vectra B 2.2 CDX estate
Posted 29 September 2016 - 08:12 PM
Posted 29 September 2016 - 09:15 PM
Shop over the road from me always has a mountain of cardboard boxes outside. I break one of them down for a laying mat, they can just go back in their recycle bin afterwards.
Posted 30 September 2016 - 09:24 AM
I was making a reverse blocking device to attach to my Morris 10 gearbox late last night. With the weld still glowing I thought I'd have a piss while waiting for it to cool sufficiently to be fitted. Brainwave, take the device along and speed up the process. My hot tip? Don't get it too close to your helmet.
Posted 30 September 2016 - 11:16 AM
Silicone spray used liberally on old, slow to retract seat belts makes them whip back in like new...
93 Audi 80 TDi Estate
91 Citroen BX TZD Estate x 2
90 Citroen BX 19 TZD auto
88 Citroen BX 19 Gti 16v
Posted 30 September 2016 - 11:20 AM
Silicone spray used liberally on old, slow to retract seat belts makes them whips back in like new...
Furniture polish does the same
Posted 30 September 2016 - 11:22 AM
Posted 30 September 2016 - 11:25 AM
Posted 30 September 2016 - 11:42 AM
Posted 30 September 2016 - 01:45 PM
Gloves are available cheap from places like Eurocarparts and I think beat washing hands everytime. There's the issue of testicular cancer too if you go for a wee and your hands have engine oil on them, plus some of those hand cleaners have the plastic particles that people are getting worried about.
I think it is great: do a load of filthy work, take the gloves off and woo hoo clean hands.
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