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  3. Old car, new face.

    in My car's history

    Posted

    Ian,

    Can you post some images of the chassis, maybe, say, four and someone on here will be able to tell you if it’s complete. Also, images of any area that you think maybe “dodgy” and, again, there’ll be someone who know what’s what.

    Good luck with the rebuild!

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  4. MOT

    in General

    Posted

    Looks like we’ve got our very own “me too” movement here!
     

    Had the same with my BMW 5-Series, “Next time you’re in front pads, and disks probably, will need doing”. “Just letting you know so it doesn’t come as a shock”.
     

    Almost two years later all is still well at the front.

  5. Comparative mileage Classic and Modern

    in Out and About in my car

    Posted

    On 07/09/2021 at 06:31, PeteH said:

    Not very far from where I live, is the MOD school of transport, where they train the armed forces drivers. I believe they do it inside 12 weeks? 

    Many years ago my older brother completed his apprenticeship as a “motor mechanic” and went off to do his National Service. His apprenticeship had included heavy vehicles and recovery work. When his Sargent leant this he was instructed to, “Teach this bunch to drive, you have two weeks”. Twelve days later it was done.

     

  7. TSSC MAIN WEBSITE and SHOP UPGRADE - SUGGESTIONS

    in General

    Posted

    Tom,

    As an ordinary member I just wanted to say thanks for the work done, and yet to be done. I’ve a lot of IT experience and what your taking on is, as I’m sure you’re only too well aware, no small undertaking. I sometimes feel members have expectations that are way off beam with the reality of what a club such as ours can and should deliver as part of the member experience. Yes, we pay fees and have, justifiably, a right to have reasonable services and service from the Club. Personally I believe the current balance of subscriptions v services is pretty good. Others, I’m absolutely certain, will, quite rightly, have other points of view which makes for a great Forum/Club.

    Paul

  9. Should this be there?

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

    Posted

    Thanks guys. It is in the bell housing and definitely not draining oil from the gearbox!

    I can carefully insert a screwdriver in for just over 2”. Before I seal it (not sure how yet) I intend to insert a camera and see what I can see 🧐.

    Any ideas on how to safely seal it will be most welcome.

  17. Dirty Distributor

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Hi Pete,

    Is there a technique to be used to remove the base plate? I’ve disconnected everything but something is retaining the plate. As I try and lift it it feels as though there is a “spring” holding it. As ever, any advice greatly appreciated.

  19. Dirty Distributor

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Out in the glorious weather earlier when slowly the car started to become unresponsive. Nursed it home and after a few minutes diagnosing found the rotor had, basically, fallen apart. Read many items about poorly manufactured arms so I guess this is another. Having said that it may have been on the car for eleven or so years. 
     

    Before I replace it I’d appreciate any advice on how best to clean up the resultant mess to the dizzy proper.

    Thanks in advance,

    Paul

     

     

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  20. Road sign.

    in Out and About in my car

    Posted

    6 hours ago, 68vitesse said:

    Just thought this was an interesting sign, perhaps I should get out more?.

    Regards

    Paul.

     

     

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    Paul,

    Yes, there’s no doubt about it, you should get out more. In fact we should all get out more! Never seen one like that before. I’m in North Northumberland at the moment where there are still a few RAC provided signs remaining and, just outside the village of Beadnell, a grand original AA box.
     

    Paul

  24. Is it time to review the ranking system?

    in General

    Posted

    I recently did a cosmetic upgrade to the carpets in my TR6 really simple job but, because of lockdown, required a little thinking outside of the box. Then I saw request for articles but thought no one will be interested but contacted the requestor who said, “Just about anything anyone does is of interest to somebody”. 

  25. Is it time to review the ranking system?

    in General

    Posted

    All,

    But to address the elephant in the room……… until just a few weeks ago all (well pretty much all) of the posts, almost without exception, were “car” related and certainly I gleaned much useful information and have increased my knowledge levels enormously and I enjoyed some of the jokes and even contributed occasionally. Then, “BANG!”, it starts to change and we all know why. Personally, I’ll deal with it as there’s enough functionality in the software to filter out what/who I don’t want to engage with and also long enough in the tooth to manage my own emotions.

    However, all that said, as a wise man once muttered, “It only takes one…….”

    On the question of rankings, since I was elevated to Expert - where on earth did that come from? - I’ve had a permanent smile on my face but please don’t anyone ask me anything! The shear quality of the majority of responses soon makes it clear who knows what on here, and, thank you, thank you, thank you to those of whatever rank who have helped, and hopefully will continue to help me enjoy my cars and through them life in general.

    Paul

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