brianconwy
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After seeing the damage brake fluid did to the skin on my hands I am all for rubber gloves. What sort do mechanics wear?
jamesnovice4x4er
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brian47
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There are two types of mechanics gloves which I use, for wet oily work, brake fluid, old engine oil, etc. including coloured polishes:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Box-of-10...hash=item20efbef993:m:mye27AoCqNZwRUgu4t9OLOQ
When I'm working with dusty or dirty, general muck, then I would use mechanics gloves or similar:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-PAIRS-...hash=item2a6f318738:m:mf7kClf2fX2H460AoCP7qZw which are slightly thicker and can also protect against some inadvertent "sharp edge" injuries.
Both types are throwaway and fairly cheap. Nitrile gloves are preferable to latex, especially if you happen to be allergic.
brianconwy
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I have ordered some of these as Marigolds are cheap but they don't last long.
Yes, I'm trying to remember to put gloves on before doing dirty work these days as my skin isn't as tough or resilient as it was when I was young. A box of nitrile ones, and then some of those PU coated lightweight work gloves sorts me out. The latter are surprisingly good for detail work like putting nuts on and getting screws in holes. The only trouble is that when I'm using an electric drill or driver they tend to 'pick up' and wrap round the rotating bit which can be quite painful!
brian47
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Salutary lesson there. Always try to keep fingers away from the dangerous end; the turny bits!
It's starting screws that does it. I ripped the fingers of several pairs doing this lot:
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/adventures-in-shelving.298092/
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/adventures-in-shelving.298092/
MOT tomorrow, so a good clean underneath and a few small bits and pieces. I adjusted the handbrake, made a little bracket to tidy up some wires and pipes and then made a larger one because the first one was too little, checked the lights work (again) so it's all in the lap of the gods now.
Checking over the Disco for the haul to Holland on Friday, found a tiny weep on the water pump, so whipped it off and slapped a new Bearmach replacement on after work.
Better now than en route with the big trailer behind!
30000 miles is about average for V8 pumps, the last one failed in the same way.
Got another spare pump in the trailer...
Peter
Better now than en route with the big trailer behind!
30000 miles is about average for V8 pumps, the last one failed in the same way.
Got another spare pump in the trailer...
Peter
Passed the MOT. No advisories either. Seems like I've been lucky the last few times. Checking it over carefully during the couple of weeks prior probably helps. They're clearly not looking for new-car perfection, more like checking that all the safety critical bits are still held together and still work.
Alan Crossley
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Finally got my Puma style bonnet fitted. More to come in a posting to come!
Fitted an overhauled front propshaft yesterday, u/j bearing cups look like they are moving in the yokes, not good.
Peter
Peter
Alan Crossley
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Alan Crossley
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Congratulations Mr Brown.
Alan Crossley
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Taking it out for a long run before the weekend, just to make sure that she is running well after the past few months in the sickbay.
Ah you're very kind young sir! I've been taking it to the same garage for five years now since I bought it, and they said 'Oh, it's you, it'll probably fly through'.
