Thanks Martyn, I'll probably get the kit and get the job done, it's something I've been putting off for a while as I've had loads of other jobs that needing doing. Wife's recently tripped and broke her arm so I've had even more to do with her out of action, fortunately it was her left arm so she can still do the ironing herself and the hoovering!
That always seems to be the way with my Merc. Every time I stash some money to spend on the Rover, the Merc goes mechanical and takes it all. Once I get the damn thing fixed again it is getting sold. The Rover is looking a little worse for wear these days because of it.I know the feeling. Anytime I want to treat mine to a a little cosmetic work something mechanical starts shouting louder & louder at me for attention.