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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 22 October 2007, 21:50:08 »
may as well put in a bigger bolt then....

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 22 October 2007, 20:37:37 »
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Though, I forgot to mention, I stripped the bloody sump plug again  >:(

Stupid, crap, useless, BMW monkey metal design  >:(.  Yet another reason I think BMW couldn't design a poo-stick  >:(

So, thats the original stripped (before I had it), the donor engine one stripped (before I had it), and the retapped original stripped.  I have never, ever stripped any other sump plug. What does that say about 'German Engineering'  >:(

Helicoil it?
Doubt there is enough thread left to put in a helicoil, is probably another retap, and an even bigger sump bolt. German crap.

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 22 October 2007, 18:23:17 »
Though, I forgot to mention, I stripped the bloody sump plug again  >:(

Stupid, crap, useless, BMW monkey metal design  >:(.  Yet another reason I think BMW couldn't design a poo-stick  >:(

So, thats the original stripped (before I had it), the donor engine one stripped (before I had it), and the retapped original stripped.  I have never, ever stripped any other sump plug. What does that say about 'German Engineering'  >:(

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:23:09 »
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One question though TB, hope you haven't got any oil on your weekend dress after all that work  ::)
I can't, you haven't given it back yet :P

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:15:15 »
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And I forgot Tunnie and I stripping down his Elite to check cambelt timing - which was spot on, but I think we know why his multirams dont.  Anyone with a spare solenoid they dont want, contact Tunnie ;D

I already told him the soleniod was bu66ered ;D
Dont tell me you checked the cam timing as well....

I wouldn't want to really upset you now, Jaime...
It was that spot on, its was done by someone who cares...

Fin?
I'm sure he said he didn't...

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:13:29 »
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And I forgot Tunnie and I stripping down his Elite to check cambelt timing - which was spot on, but I think we know why his multirams dont.  Anyone with a spare solenoid they dont want, contact Tunnie ;D

I already told him the soleniod was bu66ered ;D
Dont tell me you checked the cam timing as well....

I wouldn't want to really upset you now, Jaime...
It was that spot on, its was done by someone who cares...

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:09:49 »
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And I forgot Tunnie and I stripping down his Elite to check cambelt timing - which was spot on, but I think we know why his multirams dont.  Anyone with a spare solenoid they dont want, contact Tunnie ;D

I already told him the soleniod was bu66ered ;D
Dont tell me you checked the cam timing as well....

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General Discussion Area / Re: A satisfying weekend
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:07:54 »
And I forgot Tunnie and I stripping down his Elite to check cambelt timing - which was spot on, but I think we know why his multirams dont.  Anyone with a spare solenoid they dont want, contact Tunnie ;D

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General Discussion Area / A satisfying weekend
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:06:00 »
Got a couple of jobs done that I wasn't looking forward too...

Saturday, Omegatoy and I sorted his blowing exhaust manifold gaskets.  Much swearing and cursing, but easier than we expected, and we had a laugh.  Quickly did his oil, and did a flush and oil change on the tractor, which made it sound a little quieter :)

Today, fitted all the Bose into the MV6, and gave that an oil change (been neglected, and had done 5k on it, so way past its best).


Fixed a new coolant leak on the tractor as well.


Took them both out for a spin, and learned that the tractor really suits the box being in sports mode, and promptly set the tractor brakes on fire ::)

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General Discussion Area / Re: HOW MUCH
« on: 22 October 2007, 18:42:17 »
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hi, i would like some advice plz, i have a 1998 omega 2.5v6 auto reflection model, needs rocker gaskets doin and may need a new steering pump, has stamped s/h upto 70,000 rest done local garage, its good condition for age, good tyres, had new front discs and pads for mot last year, mot runs out dec 2007.  so how much do you think its worth roughly.

cheers

leigh
I suspect 'bargain basement' territory - £500 ish :( - depending on mileage...

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Funnily enough, while I was off taking my driving test, my Miggy was badly parked up.  Got back from the test, went to start the miggy and it wouldn't crank.  Thought it was the new starter for a brief moment, then I realised that I had left it in drive.  So, while I was off passing my test my car was parked in drive with the handbrake off.  ::)
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General Discussion Area / Re: Dunlop tyres
« on: 21 October 2007, 22:47:41 »
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Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!

I wouldn't recommend a WRX then... mine chewed through a set of tyres in 6k, and that was all 4 being AWD!

Still lots better than my R1 which eats a rear tyre every 1200 miles (no joke, and I know people who get even less). Not fun when they're well over £100 each. Sports bike tyres are generally a lot softer than car tyres though.


On a 600 I owned

Original front 2500, rear 1500
Pirelli rear 1000 tread fell off
Michelin radials (better tan al above for grip) 4000 front 5000 rear
and so on 4000 and 5000
My ZX10 I have to run on dual compound due to the dual carriageway miles it does. That helps me get about 4k off the rear, and about double off the front.

A knackered 1st to 2nd syncmesh means it doesn't get launch starts, which also helps...

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General Discussion Area / Re: Dunlop tyres
« on: 20 October 2007, 22:29:11 »
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If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

Tunnie tyres ;D

Tunnie's Dad's tyres are good for 50,000  :o
Oh no they are not - they are cracked to hell. I wouldn't drive it above 30mph...

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General Discussion Area / Re: Dunlop tyres
« on: 20 October 2007, 20:42:16 »
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I had a set on my BMW 540i and they worked well, bearing in mind that it's putting 286 BHP through the rear wheels I was quite impressed with them. Wear seemed OK but I didn't have the car long enough to have to replace them, so I'm not sure how many miles they would have lasted.

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We've had a few sets, grip very well but wear terribly. Didn't see much more than 10 - 12k out of the back of our facelift estate.

One neat design is that they have the 'rim protector' which stops your alloys getting damaged if you happen to kiss the kerb. Not bad but i'd want better for the money  :y

You consider that poor? I'd be well pleased if I can get 12k out of a pair of rear tyres on a big RWD car.

Really? I would want a LOT more than 12k out of a pair of tyres, on any car!!!!!
If you drive like grandad, you should see many more miles.  If you use the power, or throw it round corners, they will wear quicker...   ...or go for rock hard tyres with less grip.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Dunlop tyres
« on: 19 October 2007, 22:20:52 »
Probably overkill on 2.2

I use them on the MV6, and have for nearly 4yrs (crickey, that must be nearly 2k worth of rubber!)

Decent grip, medium tyre noise (235/45 so never silent), 15k from a set ::)

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