tomcat59alan · Jun 2, 2021

My screen was replaced at home,the fitter used a reciprocating scraper to cut through the sealant and a jig that fitted to the car then an arm which was suction padded to the screen fitted to the jig so the screen could be pivoted into position.

tomcat59alan · Jun 2, 2021

Today I rebuilt two EAS valve blocks,the one in use and my spare. Thanks @RangeRoller dt those extra bits you sent me came in handy.

Scotiawhiskers · Jun 2, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Doesn't matter how it's damaged. But they might ask you to take your car to the centre doing the work

Would be legal if with appointment. Can drive without MOT if on way to or from a booked test, or taking it to a place / returning from a place where work required for the MOT is to be done, by appointment and as long as the car is in a safe condition. IIRC.

tomcat59alan · Jun 2, 2021

Scotiawhiskers said:
Would be legal if with appointment. Can drive without MOT if on way to or from a booked test, or taking it to a place / returning from a place where work required for the MOT is to be done, by appointment and as long as the car is in a safe condition. IIRC.

And within a reasonable distance I believe but who's to say what's reasonable.

RangeRoller dt · Jun 2, 2021

Mark Piercy said:
View attachment 239633goes nice with the best colour in the world

Yes Keith’s and Doos are blue

Grrrrrr said:
I thought the windscreen was bonded in so needed to be cut out? Don't they have a special tool?
Someone mentioned claiming on insurance. Can you get insurance without an MoT certificate?

Yes but I’m not comfortable getting insurance and asking while I’m here getting a quote....then even if a guy turns up it’s in the garden long way from the road

. (No need for strimming with the lift the mower fits under it)
If I replace the windscreen and stop this tyre leaking I should get an mot, insurance may even be cheaper trying to insure an motd vehicle?

kermit_rr · Jun 2, 2021

Mot won't affect insurance

gold rover · Jun 2, 2021

RangeRoller dt said:
Yes Keith’s and Doos are blue

Yes but I’m not comfortable getting insurance and asking while I’m here getting a quote....then even if a guy turns up it’s in the garden long way from the road . (No need for strimming with the lift the mower fits under it)
If I replace the windscreen and stop this tyre leaking I should get an mot, insurance may even be cheaper trying to insure an motd vehicle?

The fixing of the other, non-car related, issue you had, should help insurance

Enthusiastman · Jun 2, 2021

pete12345 said:
You cAn re gas it yourself aswell iv you get the kit from halfrauds or eBay

Yes BUT you need to know how much the system takes gas wise and add enough kits to make sure its fully gassed up otherwise it wont function 100%. Best option all round is to look online for a local mobile chap who can do it as he will have the charts which will tell him exactly how much gas is required.

Enthusiastman · Jun 2, 2021

Mark Piercy said:
View attachment 239633goes nice with the best colour in the world

It don't keep water out though buddy and it rusts eventually and looks ****. LOL

Fl@pper · Jun 3, 2021

First drive to work n back yay had the expected banter off colleagues. Hey Phil Mitchell. We paying ya too much. Green eyed feck em

lorries on motorway don't seem as scary as the last few weeks passing em in a mini cooper S

Finally sat on neighbours Wall for nearly 20 mins having a smoke admiring the view (car) and waiting for gear change light to go out.

Paranoia calmed ready for a kip now

tomcat59alan · Jun 3, 2021

RangeRoller dt said:
Yes Keith’s and Doos are blue

Yes but I’m not comfortable getting insurance and asking while I’m here getting a quote....then even if a guy turns up it’s in the garden long way from the road . (No need for strimming with the lift the mower fits under it)
If I replace the windscreen and stop this tyre leaking I should get an mot, insurance may even be cheaper trying to insure an motd vehicle?

It would be even cheaper if it wasn't "modified"

RangeRoller dt · Jun 3, 2021

It’d be scrap by now if it wasn’t

or still standing there no one able to get it running

Enthusiastman · Jun 3, 2021

kermit_rr · Jun 3, 2021

2 bolts recessed into holes in the back of the sump on the V8.. seems like the thread into the block has gone.. wondering if i really need them... Number 8..

stuu · Jun 3, 2021

Went upto workshop just over 1000miles on the new turbo so changed oil and filter again. Then noticed my spare engine had a fairly new looking starter a year old according to the lable on it so out of the sake of doing somthing i changed that.
Genuinely can't believe how quick it fires up now.

Mark Piercy · Jun 4, 2021

Enthusiastman said:
It don't keep water out though buddy and it rusts eventually and mine looks ****. LOL

It's not designed to keep water out and it's alloy.

Mark Piercy · Jun 4, 2021

kermit_rr said:
2 bolts recessed into holes in the back of the sump on the V8.. seems like the thread into the block has gone.. wondering if i really need them... Number 8..
View attachment 239745

Try a longer bolt, an extra 5mm and some loctite might get you out of trouble. If not a helicoil kit could save your day

kermit_rr · Jun 4, 2021

Mark Piercy said:
Try a longer bolt, an extra 5mm and some loctite might get you out of trouble. If not a helicoil kit could save your day

had a bad experience with trying to use helicoil

I've noticed the starter is wet with oil

is that the valley gasket leaking!?

kermit_rr · Jun 4, 2021

EAS is up to its old tricks..
engine running, extended height set, quite happy, no dancing etc. compressor not running and valves closed.
turn engine off and car drops to access height with a lot of huffing and puffing

P38-DFX · Jun 4, 2021

Tailgate on mine acting the **** again. Doesn't want to open lol

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