poppyman
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12 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:
Graham might object.
Very good Colin, i have only just got that
Must be getting slow in my old age....
Tony.
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59 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
The ball is solid, not all have the jiggle pin, nor a foggle toggle ,
Its main purpose is to aid filling avoiding any air locks in the housing
Trapped wind is a problem .
Pete
That's on another thread Pete..............
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Why not stick it on Graham?
Tony.
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9 minutes ago, chris.eg said:
I'll replace the water pump then. When you say 'not driven hard' what do you mean by that? Mine will be used for a variety of journeys, including some on motorways. Probably not 'exercised' in the same way I imagine some were in the past though...
Re the thermostat, the one on Rimmer Bros - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GTS104 doesn't seem to have a hole in, unless it's very small?
I understand that, but unless I can drain the block I'm going to end up with soda left in there, surely? That can't be good...
Re the thermo stat. If there is no hole in it? Just drill an eigth inch hole in it.
Tony.
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There you go Colin, Trims, nuts and covers
knew i had seen them somewhere. That is why it ground to a halt! You forgot to put the nuts back on..........
Tony.
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This type
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Hi Colin, I seem to remember these being on the mini clubman? The ones with steel wheels but with a full plastic trim that was held on with the nuts.
Tony.
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Just as well,..... you could get arrested.......
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Hi and welcome SP, i think you are like me? Another refugee from CT...... Very friendly forum this. That looks a great transformation, well done for all the hard work
Tony.
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Amazing how people are liking the garage rather than the car. But i have to say that was my first thought, "wow what a nice garage" and then "that is going to be a nice car"
Tony.
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Shaving foam stops windows misting up, spray on and lightly rub off till dry. Works a treat
Honest...
Tony.
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My double glazed windows XP likes the pics as well..... Major progress going on there
Keep up the good work.
Tony
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1 hour ago, Bordfunker said:
Mrs B manages perfectly well with varifocals!
You just need to improve your manual dexterity!
Karl
Is that "workshop manual" dexterity.......
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2 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:
Now we need a patchwork and jigsaw club !!!
Pete
You are not ready for cross stitch and knitting yet are you Pete?
Tony.
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Have you tided up and done the dishes before Mrs B gets back?
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I bet that is a weight off your mind, great stuff, really pleased for you
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Yes welcome Brooky, i can see part of your mini leaning against the wall in the 1st pic
So i guess you have a bit go at yet before the GT6?
Tony.
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2 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:
Guys, guys, guys. I knew this was coming, hence my rib about the D word.
"I use Waxoyl"
"Well, I use Dinitrol"
"Well, I use Bilthamber but it's expensive."
"Well, I get mine dipped before spraying."
"Well, I get mine coated in stainless steel."
"Well, I get mine bombarded by titanium molecules by NASA."
Chris is on a budget after buying the Spitty and wanted a simple cheap solution.... have mercy or he'll wonder why he ever started.
BTW Rob doesn't Waxoyl claim to kill existing rust and prevent new? Or is that a porky pie?
No wonder you have rust Colin, you should have galvanizied it as well the tip's above
Tony.
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50 minutes ago, Paul H said:
Check out Bilthamber. Their products are excellent
Paul
Got to agree with Paul. having used their Dynax S50 and Waxoyl, i cleaned the waxoyl out of the door panels because it had set hard and there was rust underneath
Re applied S50 and it seeped out of tiny area's that Waxoyl had'nt..... so far no more rust, so am afraid Waxoyl is only used on places not really prone to rust. Someone told me when it was made by Finnegans it was ok. But now it is a different matter probably caused by the EU saying it will kill you if you drank it...... Price wise, yes Bilt hamber S50 is expensive, but new panels and spraying are a huge amount more expensive. And they are big cans.
Tony
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Happens all the time Gully, hense my comment.
Tony.
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That is a very good idea Pete, especially being a soft top. A good wax should keep the rest of it ok. I dont like car covers full stop unless indoors, and just to keep the fly and spider poo off.
Tony.
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This might be helpfull Pete.
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13 minutes ago, dave.vitesse said:
Pete, Must emit I preferred the Audax based cars to the later models. They were a good basic design and well screwed together. But like all cars of that time rust was the main problem.
Is Brexit well screwed together. Not to sure, but I fear it may also suffer rust in the long term!
Dave
A descent brexit seems to be just "Screwed"..............
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Re applied S50 and it seeped out of tiny area's that Waxoyl had'nt..... so far no more rust, so am afraid Waxoyl is only used on places not really prone to rust. Someone told me when it was made by Finnegans it was ok. But now it is a different matter probably caused by the EU saying it will kill you if you drank it...... Price wise, yes Bilt hamber S50 is expensive, but new panels and spraying are a huge amount more expensive. And they are big cans. 
Looking for a spitfire
in I thought I'd introduce myself
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https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-classic-car-oil-20w50-5l/p/0342792
This stuff has good reports, and has all additives that our engines need. Someone told me it is the same as Halfords. I use it in one of my cars with no problem and keeps good oil pressure at tickover.
Tony.