Terry...this is/was my gold estate. which you would have seen at Wycombe meets in the past. I let it go for a song to James, he and myself knowing there were a few minor problems needed sorting. However, with my recent shoulder dislocation, I could not entertain repairing it, and I did not intend to allow James under it. Whatever James gets for it, I have no qualms whatsoever. I hope he gets a good figure. Having helped me in the past at short notice, and doing excellent work, for a small return, it is in a way, my repayment, to a degree. 
James won't get off scot free.....there is still another Omega here to be looked after !! 
Amazingly, he managed to change the crank sensor without going under it. I bet he went under it to change the wishbone, though.
Maybe next time you question my motives , think about the fact a few weeks ago I did a 200 mile round trip to do a cambelt kit and pump, and wouldn’t accept a penny over my fuel costs
Was there any questioning of motives?
With hindsight - perhaps not.
However, since my accident, folk have questioned or hinted, both in public and private, directly and indirectly, to various things. Examples being, why can I now manage to do some jobs, or, worse *should* be I attempting to do any such jobs while I'm recovering and attempting to get fully fit for operational work again.
The answer is simple. Yes I should, within reason. My physiotherapy / hydro team were insistent that I should attempt to do the things I did before, with adjustments. I actually keep a diary of what I manage to achieve, and how much time passes before the pain levels again, how soon I could contemplate doing it again, etc.
For example, I can do a V6 cambelt with seemingly little fuss, if I wear my back support, but later that night the pain will creep in, usually resulting in codeine and hot bath - and I wouldn't be able to do another one, for about a week.
If I have mis-interpreted your post Terry, then of course I apologise, but at the time it appeared to be one of many that have had certain undertones.
There have been suggestions (not all on here) that I have milked time off sick (incorrect, I'm actually at work, in an adjusted role), or tried to over play the injuries, etc.
In addition, it's actually brilliant for my emotional health to be able to tinker about with cars again, even though it has to be less frequent. It's always been my biggest hobby, it makes me happy, and is, strangely, a form of therapy - which is why I do it. I Certainly don't do so, to make money - when I did that some time ago, I found that the formalities around that, were more hassle than it was ever worth, and I lost a lot of the enjoyment... which is why for a long time, I've been very clear on the forum that any help I give to members, is entirely free of charge
Sorry again if I reacted a little to sensitively to the post, but hopefully you can understand my reasons
James, I'm with Kevin on this, I think everyone on this forum knows what a good egg you are, and hopefully any comments made are in jest to still include you in the, admittedly sometimes ribald, joshing that goes on. I hope you continue to improve and enjoy your car work.
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