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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #15 on: 06 October 2007, 08:08:38 »
Well done Jimbob :y If theres anything you need give me a shout  :y
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #16 on: 06 October 2007, 10:19:37 »
Cheers all, Spark plugs now done as well, car running beautifully  :y
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #17 on: 06 October 2007, 10:23:10 »
Excellent job....

What does Mrs Jimbob think to Mr Jimbob cutting his teeth on mechanics on her car.....
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #18 on: 06 October 2007, 11:03:08 »
She is quite impressed!
Suprised she let me, after the axle stand incident at the lakes  ::)

Torque wrench storage....

Should these ideally be kept a max / min / inbetween when not in use?
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #19 on: 06 October 2007, 12:27:12 »
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Should these ideally be kept a max / min / inbetween when not in use?

Turn them down to the minimum torque. This reduces the stress on the spring and stops them going out of calibration. :y

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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #20 on: 06 October 2007, 12:31:42 »
Yep, minimum.....although I suspect in reality it makes little difference...
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #21 on: 06 October 2007, 12:47:44 »
Cheers, thats where I left it!  good guess :)
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #22 on: 07 October 2007, 17:20:03 »
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Need a better oil filter wrench though, my pound shop one just about did the job, but not very easily.

I just use a hammer and screwdriver when it won't come off by hand, it's going in the bin anyway. I have one of those strap and socket type wrenches but it's more bother than it's worth to use.
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #23 on: 07 October 2007, 17:33:06 »
a good bit of work well done  :y :y
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #24 on: 07 October 2007, 19:56:37 »
I tend to use those plier type filter tools - quick, easy, and ideal for V6 canister types, and diesel fuel filters....
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #25 on: 07 October 2007, 20:08:12 »
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Need a better oil filter wrench though, my pound shop one just about did the job, but not very easily.

I just use a hammer and screwdriver when it won't come off by hand, it's going in the bin anyway. I have one of those strap and socket type wrenches but it's more bother than it's worth to use.

And if you only tighten the filter up by hand from now on, you won't need a filter wrench / strap!
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #26 on: 07 October 2007, 20:18:00 »
Good job Jimbob :y....................Is AA also giving you advice on how to clean the engine bay ::)
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Re: Work completed today
« Reply #27 on: 07 October 2007, 21:49:44 »
Keep up the good work Jimbob :y
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