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[Mally]

No, that's a stupid question.

[artdjones]

Old hardened paint is ok as long as there's no lead in it.Obviously you would wear a dust mask for any large scale sanding of paint.I don't suppose large quantities of any sort of dust is good for the lungs.

[Mally]

You want to look up my nose when I've been Angle grinding.....

Perhaps not.

[SierraMikeHotel]

Yep, I started doing that in February with TAZ, since it worked out the same. Like a lot of things, I think it wasn't an option in Northern Ireland until quite recently - despite everything being administered through Swansea now, there's still weird variance - like the 16-digit driver numbers that Confused.com wants when you ask for a quote. NI licences don't have that - even though the licences come from the same place. Mad.

That's bizarre. As it all goes through the DVLA I just assumed it would be the same in NI. Every day's a school day...

[tooSavvy]

^^^ I have a ciggy player... Thumbstick/from phone.

 

Excellent over the years I've had it.

 

 

.... It has a jack 'out' [side of body] >> 'in' into you aux port on the radio fascia, with a double ended audio lead.

[Slartibartfast]

I could use some method of playing music from my phone in the car, don't fancy ripping the original stereo out, and those tape adaptor things are bloody noisy, or i just got a bad one.

 

Anyways looking at those fag lighter bluetooth FM transmitters cheap from Amazon? thoughts and warnings?

I hate both options personally. Unless the vehicle you're putting it in has a difficult to replace head unit, is old enough to warrant having a period appropriate one, or the wiring is shit, then it's honestly worth putting a half decent head unit in IMO.

 

If you can't for whatever reason, and the original head unit has provision for an external CD changer then it's usually possible to bastardise that into a line-in with a little work or the right adapter.

[chodweaver]

Old hardened paint is ok as long as there's no lead in it.Obviously you would wear a dust mask for any large scale sanding of paint.I don't suppose large quantities of any sort of dust is good for the lungs.

 

Obviously*

 

Recently, this is something I'v been wondering about more, since the hazards of NOx and CO in emissions have been legislated away* to the point that rubber and metal fragments from tyre and brake wear are now the greater hazard both to pedestrians and anyone without a functioning cabin filter....

Where does this leave me (and anyone else) who's spent the odd afternoon in the garage, generating a layer of fine metal and grinding disc particles on every horizontal surface?...

I've used Machine Mart's masks with the disposable Olympus particle and carbon filters for a few jobs over the years where I've known the dust or fumes to be hazardous, but these have been the exception rather than the rule - when I already have eye or face protection AND ear defenders on, a breathing mask doesn't get a look in.

I'm guessing the concentrations I create in the garage are far higher than if I lived beside the M25, but the duration of exposure is minute by comparison. The worst exposure must be for those people that have spent considerable work and/or leisure time grinding back old rammel and haven't worn any mask or filtration equipment for most of it. Anyone heard of any research done into the effects upon body shop workers that have such exposure? Equally, can anyone attribute breathing or other health issues to too much time inhaling dust or fumes? (garage-related sources only here, please - I have my own ongoing research project for leisure-related sources)

[C1am]

I can't find the stupid questions thread so I'll ask here. Is there any particular type of exhaust clamp I should buy to replace this (from a Subaru Impreza)? 

 

 

[Bobthebeard]

Obviously*

 

Recently, this is something I'v been wondering about more, since the hazards of NOx and CO in emissions have been legislated away* to the point that rubber and metal fragments from tyre and brake wear are now the greater hazard both to pedestrians and anyone without a functioning cabin filter....

Where does this leave me (and anyone else) who's spent the odd afternoon in the garage, generating a layer of fine metal and grinding disc particles on every horizontal surface?...

I've used Machine Mart's masks with the disposable Olympus particle and carbon filters for a few jobs over the years where I've known the dust or fumes to be hazardous, but these have been the exception rather than the rule - when I already have eye or face protection AND ear defenders on, a breathing mask doesn't get a look in.

I'm guessing the concentrations I create in the garage are far higher than if I lived beside the M25, but the duration of exposure is minute by comparison. The worst exposure must be for those people that have spent considerable work and/or leisure time grinding back old rammel and haven't worn any mask or filtration equipment for most of it. Anyone heard of any research done into the effects upon body shop workers that have such exposure? Equally, can anyone attribute breathing or other health issues to too much time inhaling dust or fumes? (garage-related sources only here, please - I have my own ongoing research project for leisure-related sources)

I guess that as many a bloke in a shed/garage has being doing this for years then it is down to you and genes. Some can handle dust etc and just blow the grot out of their nose and be fine. Less so for others. We will never know until it is too late. Then it doesn't matter as it's too late.

We are all different. Something will eventually kill us. Being frightened by every H and S thing is just another part of the modern world. Moderation in all things is probably the best advice. Just don't do too much of anything.

[chodweaver]

Just don't do too much of anything.

 

That sounds terribly dull

[Mally]

I can't find the stupid questions thread so I'll ask here. Is there any particular type of exhaust clamp I should buy to replace this (from a Subaru Impreza)? 

 

Exhaust clamp 002.JPG

 

Looking at that I'd suggest a stainless steel one, but anything with the same diameter will do.

Or a U clip maybe.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-U-Bolt-Exhaust-Clamps-Heavy-Duty-Clamp-with-Nuts-All-Sizes-28-130mm/252487878576?epid=1680354457&hash=item3ac97347b0:m:m9yefeb3Ytry705QvtNL9IQ

[chodweaver]

What was the name of the services-not-services just beyond the top of the M6 on the border with Scotland, before it got turned into Todhills?

[Lacquer Peel]

What's the consensus on the MG ZS and associated 45?

 

Are the diesels any good? I'd like a V6, but it with the mileage it would cover, the fuel might cripple me.

 

Just suddenly got the horn for one based on how much I like my elderly 216 auto, that and a manual ZS could a nice fleet make. I am however the least decisive individual on earth and this fleeting idea will soon be lost to the sands of time.

The diesels are great, agricultural but nippy and reliable. A well looked after K4 that's lasted this long will probably* be fine too.

[The Moog]

Have pondered just waiting till funds permit getting Halfords to install one ( never attempted it before and i hear a K11 needs an adaptor ) just looking for a quick and easy option...

Dont pay halfords - i think you are up the road from me in Accrington.  I think I have a stereo FOC at home with input - just get adapter and we can get it changed. 

[tooSavvy]

What was the name of the services-not-services just beyond the top of the M6 on the border with Scotland, before it got turned into Todhills?

.... Moss Services M74 ?

[chodweaver]

.... Moss Services M74 ?

Ta. Their existence prior to Todhills seems to have been expunged from history....

[The Moog]

What was the name of the services-not-services just beyond the top of the M6 on the border with Scotland, before it got turned into Todhills?

https://motorwayservicesonline.co.uk/Todhills 

Moss Services apparently 

[SiC]

Oo! I've stopped there before. Which is unique as I've only driven that far north once in my life.

[warren t claim]

.... Moss Services M74 ?

On the same subject if the services on the M2 still called Farthing Corner?

[clayts450]

What's the consensus on the MG ZS and associated 45?

 

Are the diesels any good? I'd like a V6, but it with the mileage it would cover, the fuel might cripple me.

 

Just suddenly got the horn for one based on how much I like my elderly 216 auto, that and a manual ZS could a nice fleet make. I am however the least decisive individual on earth and this fleeting idea will soon be lost to the sands of time.

 

 

I think the general consensus is 45-meh, ZS-yes please.

 

Out of the triumverate 25/45/75 the 45 received fewer accolades although the saloon version rather than the hatchback is supposed to be a cut above and much better. Diesel - well it'll be the L-series, a veritable chug-a-lug which whilst noisy is generally solid.

 

If it were me for mway munching, I'd probably be looking for a ZS or 45 saloon in TD flava. 25/SW/ZR not particularly comfy for long journeys.

 

I think folks were surprised that the ZS Dizzla did actually work despite fitting a tractor injun to a sporty hatch. Interesting first hand report here from one of the guys at DMGRS:

 

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/blogs/mg-zs-diesel/7871367-handling-economy-the-mg-zs-diesel-a-hidden-gem-my-ownership-story

[busmansholiday]

There's no 'I' in 'Team'.... An exhortation of an ex-boss!

 

I once got a freebie, coincidentally at a 'team building' bash...

 

From the 'Tack Organisation' = keyfob in a triangular shape, point down, printed and enamelled :-

 

YOU

 

WE

 

I

 

You.. big at the top of the triangle

We.. smaller across the mid range

I.. smallest at the pointed base.

 

FcukMe! .... Here it is!!

 

https://goo.gl/images/QRMSpr

And as we always used to reply, there may be no I in team, but there's a me!

[somewhatfoolish]

Do any of you worry about health and safety when working on old chod? I'm not just talking about axle stands and having a fire extinguisher handy but stuff like asbestos brake linings and using old two pack cellulose acrylic paint?

Any particulate is bad for your tubes, but unless it's occupational(5-6 days a week for 40 years), or the particulate notifiably toxic, is unlikely to do you measurable harm over and above what living in 21st century britain is doing to you already; toxins like asbestos or cyanoacrylate fumes from 2 pack paint are specific dangers which are well defined and can be mitigated with care and appropriate masks etc, all of which is available for very little money these days.

[Shep Shepherd]

On the same subject if the services on the M2 still called Farthing Corner?

 

They're called Medway Services these days, but many people, especially Kentish people/people of Kent (I am in the latter group) still refer to them by their original name, which is also the name of a nearby village.

[sierraman]

Can't seem to find the V5 for the Focus, got someone viewing it tomorrow, how do I go on with selling it minus V5?

[John F]

Can't seem to find the V5 for the Focus, got someone viewing it tomorrow, how do I go on with selling it minus V5?

 

Contact them asap to let them know, explain you can't find it but (hopefully) have lots of receipts to prove you've owned it for as long as you have.

[Sloth in a bowl]

I think the general consensus is 45-meh, ZS-yes please.

 

Out of the triumverate 25/45/75 the 45 received fewer accolades although the saloon version rather than the hatchback is supposed to be a cut above and much better. Diesel - well it'll be the L-series, a veritable chug-a-lug which whilst noisy is generally solid.

 

If it were me for mway munching, I'd probably be looking for a ZS or 45 saloon in TD flava. 25/SW/ZR not particularly comfy for long journeys.

 

I think folks were surprised that the ZS Dizzla did actually work despite fitting a tractor injun to a sporty hatch. Interesting first hand report here from one of the guys at DMGRS:

 

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/blogs/mg-zs-diesel/7871367-handling-economy-the-mg-zs-diesel-a-hidden-gem-my-ownership-story

 

 

I'd actually go for an older 416 or 420.

The interiors and general niceness to be in were much better in the cars pre 2000 and got steadily worse as time went on. The ZS I drove was a good drive, but really cheap compared to the the 416.

[sierraman]

Contact them asap to let them know, explain you can't find it but (hopefully) have lots of receipts to prove you've owned it for as long as you have.

Hopefully they'll take my word and a receipt. Do they still accept the car at the breakers without a V5?

[Slartibartfast]

Some utter cnut put the window through of the Volvo. Anyone have any recommendations for a firm that can replace it? Won't be claiming on insurance, not cost effective.

[Noel Tidybeard]

What are the rules on A framing?

I presume the front vehicle has to be heavier than the one being framed but by how much ?

 

allegedly an MG metro WILL tow a rover sd1

[warren t claim]

I've known people A frame hundreds of miles. Could end badly if you have a bump whilst doing so I guess.

http://autoshite.com/topic/10822-a-framing-issue-on-another-forum/?hl=framing

 

I'm not sure how relevant my old thread is as I've turned over a good few cars and at least one long term relationship since I started this thread.