So what have you done to your car today?

[aaronjb]

Don't forget to fit the drivetrain before you drop the body back on...

Yeah - having now done it both ways it is a lot easier to put the engine in after the body .. largely on account of the exhaust ports being wider than the (bottom of) the footwells they have to fit between

With an engine crane and secondary chain hoist to raise & lower the tail of the gearbox it only took a couple of minutes to get the engine out through the bonnet hole.

And as a bonus we missed all the bodywork

[EMD]

Low coolant reset reset reset reset resetting ... must top up when cba 

[Kevin Wood]

Low coolant reset reset reset reset resetting ... must top up fix the leaks when cba 

FTFY and yes, know the feeling.

[Nick W]

Don't forget to fit the drivetrain before you drop the body back on...

Yeah - having now done it both ways it is a lot easier to put the engine in after the body .. largely on account of the exhaust ports being wider than the (bottom of) the footwells they have to fit between

With an engine crane and secondary chain hoist to raise & lower the tail of the gearbox it only took a couple of minutes to get the engine out through the bonnet hole.

And as a bonus we missed all the bodywork

That's because none of it is painted yet!

[aaronjb]

That's because none of it is painted yet!

Yep, when it's painted it's sure to become a magnet for anything sharp, hard or abrasive within a 20ft radius..

[tunnie]

I've fitted a roller door before and am aware what a hernia-inducing experience it can be. Even then, I managed to knacker the motor somehow. I will probably be wimping out and getting it fitted, I think. 

but.. progress on the snake!

Kevin, if you need a hand give me a shout. 

Gives me a chance to return that dehumidifier 

Also gives you a chance to take the pi$$ at my VW     

[Kevin Wood]

Kevin, if you need a hand give me a shout. 

Much appreciated. I'll bear that in mind if I decide to do a DIY job.

Gives me a chance to return that dehumidifier 

Ahh, yes, will probably need that once the garage is not as draughty.

Also gives you a chance to take the pi$$ at my VW   

So long as it doesn't turn up needing a cam belt or anything, I promise I'll be nice..

[Doctor Gollum]

Kevin, if you need a hand give me a shout. 

Much appreciated. I'll bear that in mind if I decide to do a DIY job.

Gives me a chance to return that dehumidifier 

Ahh, yes, will probably need that once the garage is not as draughty.

Also gives you a chance to take the pi$$ at my VW   

So long as it doesn't turn up needing a cam belt or anything, I promise I'll be polite...

Ftfy

[TheBoy]

I promise I'll be nice..

Liar, Liar, Pants on fire....

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Drove it for the first time since changing the thermostat, camcover, camcover gasket,oil, oil filter, climate panel and emissions bulb, last week.
Everything just as it should be, with a nice hot blast from the heater. Just as well as its brass monkey weather out there.
Must get the naff code reader out and clear the emissions code though, as that orange light on the dash is driving me nuts.
Almost worth moving the lamdas to get rid of it permanently.

[biggriffin]

Drove it for the first time since changing the thermostat, camcover, camcover gasket,oil, oil filter, climate panel and emissions bulb, last week.
Everything just as it should be, with a nice hot blast from the heater. Just as well as its brass monkey weather out there.
Must get the naff code reader out and clear the emissions code though, as that orange light on the dash is driving me nuts.
Almost worth moving the lamdas to get rid of it permanently.

Fill it up with shell super fuel, a bottle of octane booster, then give it a good run,

[Stargazer57N]

Replaced the diesel return pipe above the rear axle. Noticed a small drip of diesel coming of the bottom of the diff yesterday so thought I should get it sorted ASAP.

[TheBoy]

Went to put some electricity in the Battlebus, but the charger was complaining it was faulty before I connected it. I should have tested the charger before I took battery off the car, knowing how unreliable these Halfords chargers are^*

Couldn't be arsed to put battery back on, job for another day.


^* Halfords Smartcharge 200, a rebadged Ring RSC605, 5th one I've had in about 2yrs. Not recommended.

[VXL V6]

Changed the bonnet release spring for the bonnet catch on the daily driver. Can now open the bonnet without having to bounce on the bonnet!

[biggriffin]

^* Halfords Smartcharge 200, a rebadged Ring RSC605, 5th one I've had in about 2yrs. Not recommended.

I've got one from Aldi's/or was it ldil, does tickle charge, full charge, maintenance charge, and 6v moped. Was £17.99.