Ask a Shiter

[DSdriver]

Where the hell do I get a side pin fixing wiper blade, without it being a bloody modern shite aero one?

How long does it have to be? I think I've got one somewhere but its only about six inches.

[DSdriver]

Does anyone know where I can get new gaskets for my indicators?

 

 

Alternatively, does anyone have a recommendation for what material to use to remake them as I have no idea what the original ones are made of as they are so crispy and crumbly.

have a look on my website for closed cell foam, either Scapa 3507 or NSS

http://hadlowmarine.com/Pages/seals-bedding.html

I can let you have a 'sample'

[Guest Hooli]

Where the hell do I get a side pin fixing wiper blade, without it being a bloody modern shite aero one?

 

Ask Captain70s, I'm pretty sure he's fitted some recently on his Acclaim.

[Eddie Honda]

Where the hell do I get a side pin fixing wiper blade, without it being a bloody modern shite aero one?

Loads of places. You might not get the pin though, but you'll get a blade with the hole(s) in it.

 

Last el-cheapo one I had from Tesco. I think even Wilko does 'em.

[clayts450]

Yup Wilko non Aero's come with every connector imaginable

[anonymous user]

How long does it have to be? I think I've got one somewhere but its only about six inches.

Do we still have the double entendre/innuendo thread?

[twosmoke300]

Prob been closed cos some handwringer has complained about it !

[sierraman]

in order to avoid telephone number repair bill

 

 

is there a bodge to fix the flexi at the back of a Focus 1.6 zetec ......

 

 

its a 3 way manifold which apparently makes it awkward !!!

If your passing Sheffield I’ve a manifold for a 1.6 Focus you can have.

[steveo3002]

re the heat sheild theyre often dog eared and the holes worn over size , anyone capable of a bit of thinking can usually re affix them with some oversize penny washers etc  

[They_all_do_that_sir]

What is Waze and why is it better than Google maps

 

Ta

 

Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk

[The Moog]

Waze is free community app. Benefits are that it is updated by users so in theory should be better for traffic.

 

It is actually owned by Google now so I would imagine it is all shared.

[sierraman]

re the heat sheild theyre often dog eared and the holes worn over size , anyone capable of a bit of thinking can usually re affix them with some oversize penny washers etc

Where possible I use those self drilling hex head screws. To be fair if you’ve removed a heat shield there is every chance the tester will miss it.

[twosmoke300]

Not ideal when the heat shield screws into the plastic tank tho

[sierraman]

Not ideal when the heat shield screws into the plastic tank tho

No I’ll give you that. Ok for the shields over the cat etc. Just need to make sure it’s not screwing through something it shouldn’t. Those threaded washer things are hopeless after a few years on a salty road.

[Sheefag]

some handwringer..

 

Lol!!

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

As I haven't owned a trailer myself for bloody ages - I'm unaware of the legalities for them now. Are they tested? Need a certificate or anything? I'm OK with insurance etc... but want to know if they need a gov check or anything.

Couldn't find clarification - specific - online.

 

Edit - I am aware of anything after 2012 - I was meaning earlier - old stock or converted ones………. sorry for forgetting that bit.

[jayroller]

Might be a daft.stupidly easy question for the folk on here, but can anyone tell me what the 2 cars are to the side of the bus please? 

 

 

Pic is from the Leyland Atlantean Flickr Group

[mitsisigma01]

Rapier for the gold one

[DodgeRover]

I’ve checked and you’re right - missing exhaust heat shield is indeed now an MOT fail.

 

Thanks for the answers gents.

Wrap it in some asbestos WCPGW?

[Datsuncog]

Morris Oxford Series VI would be my guess for the blue car beside the Atlantean (though I can't zoom in on my phone, so that's possibly wildly inaccurate).

[dozeydustman]

Bus could be a Fleetline

[Skizzer]

Morris Oxford Series VI would be my guess for the blue car beside the Atlantean (though I can't zoom in on my phone, so that's possibly wildly inaccurate).

Yup, deffo a series VI Farina Morris Oxford. The yellow spotlights are aftermarket, but rather fetching. And a Sunbeam Rapier.

[tooSavvy]

... Do an MOT check on those plates... LoL

[HillmanImp]

... Do an MOT check on those plates... LoL

[jayroller]

Thanks folks - I knew someone would know! 

[Fabergé Greggs]

What's the best way to paint a chrome luggage rack for a scooter? I'd like to paint over the chrome with black. 

 

Must I strip it or can I use plast-coat or whatnot?

[Pillock]

If you want to paint, you'll need to key the surface so scouring pads or similar, etching primer and top coat. Still, you're painting on top of chrome so if that starts to flake off your paint is coming with it.

 

Plasti-dip, as Shite Knight has found with his Fresian Sierra, only really sticks to itself - but on a luggage rack that's ideal. Give the whole thing one good coat and it doesn't matter if it sticks to the chrome or not, it'll form a luggage-rack shaped outer shell.

 

You can also look at "bed liner" or whatever which is a hardcore version of plasti-dip intended for pickup beds.

[dozeydustman]

What's the best way to paint a chrome luggage rack for a scooter? I'd like to paint over the chrome with black. 

 

Must I strip it or can I use plast-coat or whatnot?

 

Key the surface then apply etch primer before finish coat.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Watching Johnny English 3......Aston Martin Vantage stars and has a fantastic sounding horn. Where can I get one??

 

Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk

[FakeConcern]

I can't see the what is this car thread, so what's this car?

 

Ginetta G26 maybe?

 

I mean the red/orange one