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[Teebee]

So, after YET another weekend of pre-MOT work my MOT actually expired yesterday. The only thing left was a stuck handbrake cable that I really didn't think I could do (I can't jack the car up high enough to slide under nowadays  ). I've found a cable at a factors for 20 quid and start ringing round the mechanics I know and a few tyre companies that also do brakes.

Two hours later i've come to the conclusion that the credit crunch is a myth, all i'm hearing is 'booked up solid this week and next' and '70 to a 100 quid for labour' (and that's assuming no problems...)

I'm now fed up so make one final call to a relative who has some old ramps, 30 mins later it's up in the air. 3 hours later the new cable is on and adjusted, all done while rolling around on my back inhaling various bits of exhaust rust, a further hour later i'm driving out with my new MOT

Now, what to treat myself with using the 70 quid i've just saved 

[Dishevelled Den]

Splendid news T - very well done 8-)

[PhilRich]

Well done mate
Don't forget, you haven't only saved yourself serious money, you've also given yourself a serious dose of well being & happiness which is priceless!

[Lizzie_Zoom]

That's the way!  Do it yourself!

Well done

[Teebee]

you've also given yourself a serious dose of well being & happiness which is priceless!

When do the aching arms stop and when does that kick in 

[iggy21uk]

Well Done saved the  Omega from crunch   

[omegaman2]

good one, being spanner handy saves you a small fortune

[Tony H]

Nice one  you can also sit back and know the job was done right

[hoofing it]

you've also given yourself a serious dose of well being & happiness which is priceless!

When do the aching arms stop and when does that kick in 

have a nice radox bath then get a back rub from your wife and give her £30 for shoes

[beemerdevil]

you've also given yourself a serious dose of well being & happiness which is priceless!

When do the aching arms stop and when does that kick in 

hi Teebee ....but dont you feel such a sense of acheivment ? was worth it huh? and saved yersel a few quid !! - where in Slough are you? - used to live in Slough (Cippenham) moved up to Lincs 2 yrs ago..... i dont half miss the smell of mmmmmmm ...MARS !! and the planes!!
I'm down quite often as my son lives in Holyport - mebbe bump into you sometime 
Job well done by the way 

[24_Valve]

well done Teebee told ya you could do it without dropping the exhaust just a bit difficult getting under the propshaft at the front. congrats 

[Teebee]

where in Slough are you? - used to live in Slough (Cippenham) moved up to Lincs 2 yrs ago..... i dont half miss the smell of mmmmmmm ...MARS !! and the planes!!
I'm down quite often as my son lives in Holyport - mebbe bump into you sometime 

I live in sunny Cippenham, conveniently located to catch the M4, flight path and sewage farm, I pray for mars bars smell!

[Teebee]

well done Teebee told ya you could do it without dropping the exhaust just a bit difficult getting under the propshaft at the front. congrats 

Luckily all my heat shield bolts came off easily, I also worked out that once you have the front shields off you can get away with only removing the bolts on the n/s rear shield and just gently pull down the o/s shield to work behind it. In fact getting the heat shield bolts back on was probably the hardest bit!

[aaronjb]

where in Slough are you? - used to live in Slough (Cippenham) moved up to Lincs 2 yrs ago..... i dont half miss the smell of mmmmmmm ...MARS !! and the planes!!
I'm down quite often as my son lives in Holyport - mebbe bump into you sometime 

I live in sunny Cippenham, conveniently located to catch the M4, flight path and sewage farm, I pray for mars bars smell!

Small word - I lived in Cippenham (for 10 years) up until December.. now I live in Bracknell; less bad smells, but a lot more bird crap all over the car!