tobyd Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 smart, cheers! I'll give them a call in the week. I wondered about DIY repairing but since i don't know how strong the original magnets are i'd just be buying something on spec and jb welding them in and hoping for the best. Replacing out the stator and RR and fire damage wouldn't be all that desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On a related note to that, drill sharpeners are in again at Lidl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Dormer or Hertel . Get some proper cutting fluid at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I think out of the national chains Cromwell Tools would be the place to go. You definitely don't want to be using the same drills for wood and metal and mid-range wood bits (i.e. a name you've heard of) should be fine for most DIY purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Proper wood bits are a lot easier to centre & don't drift as you start them. So as said it's worth having both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 My dad is forever moaning about how shit his drill bits are, and saying that he's definitely going to buy some decent ones.He's been threatening to buy decent ones for at least 7 years now, so I am going to buy him some. I know nothing about drill bits. Please can someone suggest some good bits, preferably available from Screwfix, toolstation, or online. Mostly used for metal, sometimes wood. If i need to buy 2 sets or whatever then fine. CheersI always use cobalt drills, the titanium coated type don't stand up to the abuse I give them. If drilling stainless steel use the slowest possible speed and some cutting fluid or a lot of water to keep the item cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Drilling speed is a major factor as is sharpness, too many people just go as fast as possible and blue the bit.Don't buy the cheapest wood drills they are made of the softest metal and will literally twist like cooked pasta in the smaller sizes. Axminster tools are good - otherwise Beal workshop supplies had loads of wood bits on special,I tend to use spade type bits for speed on anything bigger than 10mm a worm bit usually gives a nicer finish though. I might visit Lidl and look at the sharpeners later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Phone question guys. I have an almost new iPhone 4s Global. It was a Nephews in NZ and locked to EE. It got lost and reported missing, probably to get a new phone. I want to go Vodaphone with Sim only. Can't go back for a code to EE, so can it be unlocked by a shop or whizz kid? Not worth while? Can a mod shift this if in wrong place? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I could do with some decent drill bits. Are cobalt essential for drilling hardened metal? Is sharpeness the key over and above what it’s coated with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I could do with some decent drill bits. Are cobalt essential for drilling hardened metal? Is sharpeness the key over and above what it’s coated with?Sharpness is the key to cutting, material/treatment is the key to maintaining sharpness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Is this safe/acceptable? I.e. on ramps one side. Give it a wobble and it seems stable, but unsure if I'm missing something obviously dangerous. I can't find anything on line to say it's not ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Is this safe/acceptable? I.e. on ramps one side. Give it a wobble and it seems stable, but unsure if I'm missing something obviously dangerous. I can't find anything on line to say it's not ok.Would have no issues with that other than putting chocks under the wheels at the other side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sharpness is the key to cutting, material/treatment is the key to maintaining sharpness.So providing the bit is sharp you could use some regular HSS bits and use the drill sharpener to keep them keen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Phone question guys. I have an almost new iPhone 4s Global. It was a Nephews in NZ and locked to EE. It got lost and reported missing, probably to get a new phone. I want to go Vodaphone with Sim only. Can't go back for a code to EE, so can it be unlocked by a shop or whizz kid? Not worth while? Can a mod shift this if in wrong place? CheersProbably not worthwhile, if reported stolen in NZ it *theoretically* will also be here and if unlocked would not get a signal due to being blacklisted. Check the serial number on here before spending anything. https://imei24.com/blacklist_check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Would have no issues with that other than putting chocks under the wheels at the other sideYeah chocked on the other side. I wasn't 100% so I also stuffed a (probably rotten) wood post offcuts down the ramp too. brandersnatch and Tam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 If you can find somewhere solid to jack to lift one end then spinning one of the ramps round 180 degrees would do away with the need for those posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I could do with some decent drill bits. Are cobalt essential for drilling hardened metal? Is sharpeness the key over and above what it’s coated with?Cobalt drills for hardened metal. In fact better for everything really. What you drilling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I’m looking for something to have handy for when* I snap a hardened bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 What you drilling? Holes robinmasters, Skizzer, 95 quid Peugeot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Do any central Scotland shiters have a hydraulic press and wouldn't mind pressing in a front wheel bearing for me? It's the Citroen C1, the NSF is groaning.a I don't even have the bearing yet, so it won't be until this weekend or next likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Holes I actually expected a 'your mum' - there........ 95 quid Peugeot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Yeah chocked on the other side. I wasn't 100% so I also stuffed a (probably rotten) wood post offcuts down the ramp too. If you are still uncomfortable about being under it I have put ratchet straps round the wheels through the ramps before and they inspire confidence. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Alternator terminals. When I replaced the alternator in the Saab just before xmas I removed a 2 terminal one, and replaced it with an identical unit but fitted with 3 terminals. (1.9 Diesel Denso type). The main B+ terminal was fitted as before, the smaller wire was fitted to the terminal in the same position as the previous. If there was a 3rd wire to connect to the new alternator, I'd naturally have fitted it. Have I 1) got the second wire on the wrong terminal? or 2) is my wiring or some other component fucked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Alternator terminals. When I replaced the alternator in the Saab just before xmas I removed a 2 terminal one, and replaced it with an identical unit but fitted with 3 terminals. (1.9 Diesel Denso type). The main B+ terminal was fitted as before, the smaller wire was fitted to the terminal in the same position as the previous. If there was a 3rd wire to connect to the new alternator, I'd naturally have fitted it. Have I 1) got the second wire on the wrong terminal? or 2) is my wiring or some other component fucked? What are the terminals labelled? B+, L and F? According to Saab WIS, F provides the engine ECUs with generator load. "Generator connection F is not used in cars with diesel engine or petrol engine Z18XE.". L is the battery light and field winding wire. I.e. goes to the battery warning light. On a modern car this goes into the ECU for the ECU to manage it and light the necessary dash lights when needed to. B+ is to the battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Alternator fitted to car has no labels on the terminals. I've connected to the 2 arrowed in the diagram. The previous alternator had only the 2 arrowed terminals (identical post positions for other 2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666jjp Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1.8 petrol vectra ? I’d be checking the breather pipes into the throttle body . The small one goes into a tiny hole and blocks up easilypulled the pipe off and there was some muck in the throttle body pipe. cleared some and the light went out but it has come on again.I am a bit wary what to use and how far in to the throttle body to clear. Unless it’s something a bit more in depth I’d just borrow/buy a cheap reader. What you’ve got there would be handy if you’ve got a spare laptop. I say spare cause a lot of this software is riddled with viruses. A cheap reader should be easy less than a tenner.what type would be suitable, either of the below? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diagnostic-Car-Engine-Fault-Code-Scanner-Reader-Reset-Tool-OBD-2-CAN-BUS-EOBD/223103792575?epid=2122563386&hash=item33f205b5bf:g:mG0AAOSwgcVbFlEk https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Fault-Scanner-Engine-Reset-OBD-OBDII-OBD2-Diagnostic-Code-Reader-CAN-BUS-UK/292270324804?epid=26008832884&hash=item440cab3c44:g:POsAAOSw2FVbTyGa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 pulled the pipe off and there was some muck in the throttle body pipe. cleared some and the light went out but it has come on again.I am a bit wary what to use and how far in to the throttle body to clear.Carb or brake cleaner & as far in as you can get, just don't leave bits of cloth in there afterwards. 666jjp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcr Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Anyone the owner of an exceptionally nice looking Skoda Octavia MK1 in white registration ending in XSB... HubNut sticker on the rear view mirror, spotted in a layby near Reddish. If so, I commend you on having one of the nicest looking Octavia mk1s I have seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Phone question guys. I have an almost new iPhone 4s Global. It was a Nephews in NZ and locked to EE. It got lost and reported missing, probably to get a new phone. I want to go Vodaphone with Sim only. Can't go back for a code to EE, so can it be unlocked by a shop or whizz kid? Not worth while? Can a mod shift this if in wrong place? CheersAlmost new iPhone 4? Anyway, no if it's locked then it's locked globally as Apple do their own authentication against a network unlike all other manufacturers who let the networks deal with it (with the effect that a network bar is usually just for one country) It has to be Apple that unlocks it too. There's shady ways, it'll normally lock itself as soon as it does an update or you change the SIM. There is a techy thread on the open forum with this type of stuff in btw. I'll leave this here for now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_vw_man Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Right, more help please. The previous owner fixed* lots of saggy vinyl issues on door cards by gaffer taping them over. When the old tape lost adhesion due to heat/UV exposure, he just put more over the top. I'm slowing sorting them by taking them off and stretching the vinyl back over and anchoring on the rear, but I'm left with a vast quantity of gaffer tape glue on everything. Due to the summer heat its all baked hard (i.e. its not sticky) with flaky bits of the white reinforcing mesh stuck to it. What can I remove it with? Carb cleaner works really well, but is discoloring the vinyl. WD40 was recommended elsewhere, but that just makes it slippery. Suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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