1. edessex

    Newbie needs help to find a 130

    Single cab 110's turn up quite often, if you don't need that extra few inches. The single cab 130's with tipper or flatbed backs are always in the back of the LRO mag.
  2. edessex

    Newbie needs help to find a 130

    You can buy 'caravan' backs which fit in and over the standard buck's on 110 & 130 HCPU's, so you can drive in to a camping site, lower the 'caravan' legs, and drive away in a fully functioning pick-up... Or just leave it in situ for your holiday and use it like a standard camper, but with less...
  3. edessex

    your thoughts please ????

    I'm sure there is a couple of companies out there that repair doors, but as well as doing the framework they might need to repair/replace the skin on some, fit new locks with keys, replace the window regulator unit, maybe replace the glass on some if broken or security etched, and of couse...
  4. edessex

    new thermostat, blown head gasket...

    I'm going to guess Britpart! Personally I've never had an issue with their products, but I've heard a lot of negative comments!
  5. edessex

    Radiator stop leak additives-Good or Bad?

    I've used it in the past on a couple of cars, but they were only bangers. If your rad is knackered, and you don't mind the heater packing up, it could get you another year or so without having to replace the rad. But, if you suffer any overheating issues, sticking a can of stop leak in won't do...
  6. edessex

    new thermostat, blown head gasket...

    You really would be lucky if they did compensate you for anything other than the new thermostat! They would just say you should have noticed a problem by the temperature gauge showing a higher reading than it should. Good luck with the fix though!
  7. edessex

    Disposing of knackered parts

    If its metal, weigh it in, or phone up a scrappy how will offer cash (might as well get some money back for the new parts), or as others have said, leave it outside, a pikey will spot it a mile off. Other parts (plastics, fabrics, rubber, etc) your local recycling centre should be able to take...
  8. edessex

    New(ish) user...

    Hi all, I've been registered on here for a while, but not really posted anything! Some of you may know me from the LROi forum, with the same username. ..So, just thought I'd say hi!