Radiator Replacement.. sat 12th July
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Radiator Replacement.. sat 12th July
New alloy radiator now on order...
Also Pagid 14's and a harness bar....
Now I just need a hand to fit them, any takers?
Also Pagid 14's and a harness bar....
Now I just need a hand to fit them, any takers?
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
when are you thinking Victor 
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
12th/13th July?
Might get it done through the week on my own but its much more fun when there is a few who know which end of a spanner to hold... also someone who has had an S1 clam off before would be helpfull..
Might get it done through the week on my own but its much more fun when there is a few who know which end of a spanner to hold... also someone who has had an S1 clam off before would be helpfull..
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
Not sure if I am free that weekend but if I am I will come over Victor no problemVictor Meldrew wrote:12th/13th July?
Might get it done through the week on my own but its much more fun when there is a few who know which end of a spanner to hold... also someone who has had an S1 clam off before would be helpfull..
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
Likewise Victor.... If only to keep Ken away from technical bits 
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
Fair comment Stevesteve_weegie wrote:Likewise Victor.... If only to keep Ken away from technical bits
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
I'll boil the kettle, you can deal with the hot waterExigeKen wrote:Fair comment Stevesteve_weegie wrote:Likewise Victor.... If only to keep Ken away from technical bits
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
I'm a master at making tea - may even go solo on that onesteve_weegie wrote:I'll boil the kettle, you can deal with the hot waterExigeKen wrote:Fair comment Stevesteve_weegie wrote:Likewise Victor.... If only to keep Ken away from technical bits
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You probly aint never seen a kettle like mine though.......
obviously its a gadget... what else could it be....
obviously its a gadget... what else could it be....
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
So many good points - I should have known that Victor would have a nuclear powered kettle that generates its own waterNOOPS 160 wrote:No, you probably ain't seen a kettle like victors...........Victor Meldrew wrote:You probly aint never seen a kettle like mine though.......
obviously its a gadget... what else could it be....it certainly intrigued me
In fact Victor has to be the original Mr Gadget
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
I found the collie and toddler supervison team helped keep things on track 
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
Might be free to lend a hand for this
One good turn and all that
I will probably need to change the rad on mine before too long so it would make sense to have a look.
I will probably need to change the rad on mine before too long so it would make sense to have a look.
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
John, theres plans afoot for an ABZ run that weekend, If you were coming up for that Id give you a hand with the rad before the run or is the car off the road at the moment? Im owe you after my flat tyre incident. Cheers Craig.
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Got pads and "other" things to go in at the same time, quite a bit to do...r10crw wrote:John, theres plans afoot for an ABZ run that weekend, If you were coming up for that Id give you a hand with the rad before the run or is the car off the road at the moment? Im owe you after my flat tyre incident. Cheers Craig.
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Re: Radiator Replacement.. tech weekend...
The to do list...
Remove clam.
Replace radiator. drain flush and all that jazz....
Replace brake pads all round
Remove speakers
Remove radio
Fit harness bar
fit heat shielding to intake
Remove clam.
Replace radiator. drain flush and all that jazz....
Replace brake pads all round
Remove speakers
Remove radio
Fit harness bar
fit heat shielding to intake
Well it moves... might as well make the most of it....