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May I suggest Dynax, because it comes in big aerosols with a long spray tube. Previously I have always used Waxoyl, but this is a real pain to spray the inside of the chassis. Some people recommend Dinitrol which is a thinner liquid, but for me Dynax is the most practical method I have come across. John M

Peter, Where do you live? For the last few years I have used Pitstart Garage which is in Park Royal, North West London (NW10). They rent out their facilities so you can rent a 4 post lift by the hour. Not cheap, £30 per hour, but it includes the use of any of their tools etc you may require. I normally put my GT6 on one of their lifts each year so I can have a really good look underneath, check the gearbox and diff oil levels, and change fluids. I didn't use them when I changed the prop shaft because I was concerned I might get stuck or need something, and the hire charges are running. But I have found the other guys working there are happy to lend a hand. Most of them seem to be working on middle aged Mercs, which might say a lot about Mercs and their reliability, or about the people who live in NW10! Happy to give you more information if you wish. John

I meant setscrews, but the spell corrector on my iPad got to it. Isn't technology wonderful.

Hi Cookie Back from holiday, and I can see it cost £168 delivered. And it is a nicely engineered bit of kit. Suggest you also replace the nylock nuts, and ideally the sets crews as well. But you have done the job before, so know what is involved. Hope this helps. John M

So now I should be half way there. Many thanks John M

Hi Cookie From memory it was about £160 delivered. I'm on holiday at present but will look it up when I get home. Suggest you email them for a quote. I see you are a 'newbie' as well - so is Mike Crewes! On a separate thread Pete Lewis is gently educating me about how to set up my profile, so hopefully all will become clear soon. But really great to have the forum back. John M

Peter Many thanks for this. I've tried your suggestion and now I'll be able to see how it works. Next question - how do I change from Newbie to Member? John M

For some years I have put up with resonances and vibration through the whole car, particularly bad around 55mph and on the overrun. Replaced propshaft ujs, balanced wheels, checked for bent components, suspension wear etc. Finally I bought a new propshaft from Dave Mac Propshafts, and it has transformed my GT6. Really smooth, should have done it years ago particularly as off the car I could really see the wear in the sliding joint. Some slight front wheel wobble at speed, but I'll ask my friendly MOT man about any slight suspension wear he can find - particularly if I there is enough play on the front wheel bearings to tighten them one flat. Any other suggestions gratefully received. John M

Absolutely agree. I have really missed the forum, both as a means of helping out and using my experience, but also in getting good advice. Any chance of a quick guide to setting up personal information, such as the bits of text displayed below signatures which say what car you have, for how long, and how long in TSSC. Particularly for us oldies who don't do Facebook / Twitter. Many thanks