LincolnSteve
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Got my V5 back from DVLA today. Officially changed to a historic vehicle.
[May be I've missed something but]Got my V5 back from DVLA today. Officially changed to a historic vehicle.
[May be I've missed something but]
Did you have to ask for this?
OK - OK - I'm English and should know - but here in Holland it happens automatically.
Why the frig would you have to ask the DVLA when they've already got the information? Haven't they heard of a computer system?
thats come up wellI didn't think I would be able to get the metal filter element clean enough but I had a go. I jabbed at it with an old screwdriver to loosen it up before tapping it on the bench. Loads of muck fell out so I just kept going. I got the hoover on it, then blew it through with the airline. Then to really finish it off I got a few quids worth of diesel and gave it a really good soaking and flush through. It came up much better than I expected. I gave the other part of the filter the same treatment and even hooked up the leaf blower to it to really blast it through. Forgot to get any pictures of that. Amazing what you can do with bin bags and gaffer tape.
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When I first opened it up I was sure it was a goner. It was horrible being up to the elbows in diesel when I was flushing it through but I think its good enough.thats come up well
it is and will be like new once paintedWhen I first opened it up I was sure it was a goner. It was horrible being up to the elbows in diesel when I was flushing it through but I think its good enough.
Yeah. A huge stroke of luck. I believe that removing the arm without the proper puller can be a real nightmare.That’s a lovely surprise off the neighbour and well made too!
did you open up the vent holes on the air filter top , they look a bit more open than on mine