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General Car Chat / Re: The 3.2's really are crap on fuel
« on: 09 June 2015, 19:13:53 »
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General Discussion Area / Re: Bargain of the day
« on: 30 March 2015, 16:43:55 »
Beer used to be 10 1/2p a pint of Federation ordinary
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Aerial compatibility - facelift estate
« on: 30 March 2015, 07:55:52 »
I've got a FL estate- aerial thread was M5 , on my tourer estate - ( S reg so I guess is a MFL/PFL) thread is M6 ( but have got a bit of 316StSt studding in it ) - however lead to back of radio is broken.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Well my Sunday afternoon comprised of......
« on: 30 March 2015, 07:52:58 »
Pulled cylinder head of a Renault clit - suppose I should get around to putting it back together - even though it is French. ( in-between dodging rain showers and drinking beer)
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General Discussion Area / Re: Emergency repair
« on: 15 March 2015, 12:54:36 »
Reputedly 50 shades of grey will give you ideas for other uses! 
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General Car Chat / Re: Black Mamba nitrile work gloves.
« on: 14 March 2015, 14:21:18 »
Gloves?? spray oven cleaner to get the grease/oil off - also has the advantage of finding all the cuts and nicks in your paws 
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General Discussion Area / Re: Shed protection
« on: 26 February 2015, 08:03:24 »
I have used 40litres last year of the 'only for commercial use creosote' ,( available on the internet- or collection from Essex are) mixed in with used engine oil from the works diesel van - as I was looking for a very dark colour - fresh wood- one coat and still looks good. DO NOT use old gearbox oil- it stinks and takes 3 months to dry.
I have also managed to get 2 fence panels , ready for installation after the march/april gales ( last year had to wait 3 months for delivery)
I have also managed to get 2 fence panels , ready for installation after the march/april gales ( last year had to wait 3 months for delivery)
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General Discussion Area / Re: Hobby ?
« on: 17 February 2015, 09:00:58 »
Making model ships - 100 ft to the inch, inbetween washing omega
( in my dreams), updating antiquated wiring in house to comply with 16 1/2 edition of electrical regs, thinking about sorting oil leak from clutch cover on motorbike, and sticking pistons on brakes, drinking beer ( Quality assurance of course)
( in my dreams), updating antiquated wiring in house to comply with 16 1/2 edition of electrical regs, thinking about sorting oil leak from clutch cover on motorbike, and sticking pistons on brakes, drinking beer ( Quality assurance of course)
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Omega General Help / Re: Nightmare! I've gone and locked my keys in the car!!
« on: 27 January 2015, 08:24:34 »
I locked myself out of estate once ( keys in ignition) whilst changing coil pack.
30 seconds to get into car by taking rear quarter light out in one piece, then climbing in thru it, however on attempting to refit the glass - nearly in then it broke - Perspex for a few weeks until replacement arrived from the Fatherland.
30 seconds to get into car by taking rear quarter light out in one piece, then climbing in thru it, however on attempting to refit the glass - nearly in then it broke - Perspex for a few weeks until replacement arrived from the Fatherland.
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General Car Chat / Re: Grinding discs... any recommendations
« on: 20 January 2015, 16:27:42 »Screwfix?
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General Discussion Area / Re: Who killed the Hamster?
« on: 20 January 2015, 10:35:38 »
Only if a Russian hamster, followed by an aperitif of brake fluid, 
, personaly prefer methanol myself
, personaly prefer methanol myself
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General Car Chat / Re: Engine stand question...
« on: 13 January 2015, 14:06:32 »
c276 Hastalloy -last time bought some ( a few/many years ago ) was about "£20,000/tonne,
800H, and inconnel less expensive - but depends on application
But if it is free , and stays shiny'ish then will fit on my bench top ( was a pig to drill holes in , as it work hardens)
800H, and inconnel less expensive - but depends on application
But if it is free , and stays shiny'ish then will fit on my bench top ( was a pig to drill holes in , as it work hardens)
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General Car Chat / Re: Engine stand question...
« on: 13 January 2015, 13:56:33 »
Current prices (come down a little in the last 6 months)
Carbon steel -- $644/tonne
304 SS -- $2754/tonne ( note 304 goes rusty in seawater, 316 better but costs more )
Best is 310S high temp oxidation resistant - ( like what I've got on my bench top!)
Carbon steel -- $644/tonne
304 SS -- $2754/tonne ( note 304 goes rusty in seawater, 316 better but costs more )
Best is 310S high temp oxidation resistant - ( like what I've got on my bench top!)
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General Car Chat / Re: Engine stand question...
« on: 13 January 2015, 13:12:38 »
if you think about what you are using the trolley wheels for -- what's the worst case if 1 or more fail? - depends on what is on the dolly I guess - (RA coming up?)
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General Car Chat / Re: Engine stand question...
« on: 13 January 2015, 13:01:34 »
try a magnet on it - if it sticks then is probably plated carbon steel. ( or martensitic stainless - some are magnetic) , 304/316 SS and other basic stainless are non-magnetic