Ask a Shiter

[egg]

I bought an old impact driver, but wherever I put the silver ring, the head only seems to turn right not left, is this a typical problem?

 

[Dead_E23]

I have one like that somewhere - not seen it for ages.  I have a dim recollection that you have to pull the black bit out and twist it or something, then a different set of grooves engages with the peg that turns them.

[egg]

Cheers, the black bit doesn't want to seem to come out, I'll take it to the Kent meet on Sunday, I bet there's a shiter there that will know!

[Eddie Honda]

[Dead_E23]

Typically, that video was posted whilst I was out digging around in my shed for mine!  I found a newer one that I don't even remember buying.  Push and twist is how it works too, but you shouldn't need a vice.

 

It's not a tool I use very frequently, tbh.  I think I bought it so it was there if I ever needed to unscrew the door hinges on my Land Rover, but I can't imagine using it for many other things.

[egg]

Thanks Eddie, do you want to humour my idiocy any further?? Video.

 

[Eddie Honda]

Not humouring, trying to give an answer.

 

I think it does not changeover because somehow it needs to be pushed in further??

[egg]

That's my feeling, it won't go in far enough, I'm not sure you can take these apart and lube them?

[Eddie Honda]

If you can take it apart it probably won't be easy to get back together because of bastard strong spring.

 

Bigger vice/hammer might persuade it.

[Kiltox]

https://www.toolstation.com/impact-driver-bit-set/p90581

 

They’re not expensive new if you can’t get it shifting

[egg]

I think this one appears to be fecked, I've now got it stuck in the middle not turning either way. Wasn't too dear, but a bit of a gamble with old tools. I don't think it was the seller on the make.

 

Only reason I didn't buy a new cheapy was mixed reviews on whichever one I looked at.

 

Purpose was extra help with Invacar screws where I don't have power at the lock-up.

 

Thanks all.

[tooSavvy]

I have had *success with brake disc retaining csk screws.

 

*also removing hinge retaining screws MM1000 & Hillman IMP

[Dead_E23]

Leave it to soak in diesel for a few days and then try it. 

[dozeydustman]

Sounds like it might not have been as tight as they often are.  Did it make any kind of a 'crack!' as it undid?

 

Not so much a crack, more a click.

[egg]

Leave it to soak in diesel for a few days and then try it. 

 

story of my life at the mo ! Ta.

[Christine]

https://www.toolstation.com/impact-driver-bit-set/p90581

 

They’re not expensive new if you can’t get it shifting

The Toolstation one is crap....butter metal.. Funnily enough ,I bought a cheap one from the market years ago and it's never failed ,but i couldn't find it , so bought the toolstation one as it was cheap too.

It knackered first wallop ,it was only on a brake disc screw as well .

[FakeConcern]

I asked on my Moodus thread, but no answers.

 

Anyone know where the switch for the boot light is on 2004 (54 reg) Renault Modus is? Light stayed on and flat battery resulted. Bulb removed for now, but I'd like a proper fix.

 

I think it's based on Mk3 Clio so may be the same

[Eddie Honda]

The Toolstation one is crap....butter metal..

Exactly why I'm a posh cunt and said before to get a Koken one.

[SiC]

https://www.toolstation.com/impact-driver-bit-set/p90581

 

They’re not expensive new if you can’t get it shifting

Utter heap of shit that tool is. The only reason I kept it was the socket and bits fits nicely on my Makita Impact Wrench. Handle gone into the bottom of the useless tool toolbox.

[scaryoldcortina]

I asked on my Moodus thread, but no answers.

 

Anyone know where the switch for the boot light is on 2004 (54 reg) Renault Modus is? Light stayed on and flat battery resulted. Bulb removed for now, but I'd like a proper fix.

 

I think it's based on Mk3 Clio so may be the same

It's built into the boot latch, but if you can live without the light it's easiest to remove the bulb.

[rainagain]

It's built into the boot latch, but if you can live without the light it's easiest to remove the bulb.

My OH’s Stilo had a ssimilar problem, I disconnected the wiring for the latch and wired in a tilt switch off a 206. Worked perfectly.

[catsinthewelder]

How much is a small car going for as scrap at the moment?

[The Moog]

Try cartakeback

 

Round here they are paying more collected than you putting over the scales.

[catsinthewelder]

£92 collected or dropped off.

[The Moog]

I got £50 for mx5 Shell with no engine.

 

Golf 2004 TDI - £400 collected

[sierraman]

I have had *success with brake disc retaining csk screws.

 

*also removing hinge retaining screws MM1000 & Hillman IMP

That’s one thing that I despatch to the bin, those fecking retaining screws on the brake disc.

[New POD]

I asked on my Moodus thread, but no answers.

 

Anyone know where the switch for the boot light is on 2004 (54 reg) Renault Modus is? Light stayed on and flat battery resulted. Bulb removed for now, but I'd like a proper fix.

 

I think it's based on Mk3 Clio so may be the same

That is the fix. Hang a torch in the boot.

[Tamworthbay]

I got £120 for the Puma but I think that was because it was a Puma, it was rustier than a rusty thing and the engine was running but utterly borked.

[Aston Martin]

My friend wants a 206cc, believe me I tried to get her into an MG TF and it ain't happening. She's on-board with a Streetka too...

 

Anyway, I've found a 'decent' 206CC good spec and it has alot of factory options. I'm trying to find a price list or a PDF brochure online but I can't find anything.

 

I'm sure Parkers used to list optional extra prices, but I can't find shit.

[Jazoli]

206cc's are actually alright, most come with all the options.

 

Streetka's are shit, as are MGTF's, can't really go wrong with the Peugeot, they are pretty robust, easy to fix and don't rot.