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Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: strapping young lad on October 23, 2003, 20:33:03: can someone answer me this myth

why don't things break on the cars when its warm outside?

nothing worse than parking your bum on a cold floor when fiddling with thingies under the car!

or worse still

having your jaw banged by a flying hi lift handle... (hehe sorry mr long.. couldnt resist!)

hows your chops now.. hope the vodka cured the pain!

ttfn

d
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: wifey on October 23, 2003, 21:38:24: be careful boys - that hi-lift handle could cause permanent damage and I only bring a basic first aid kit with me when laning.
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: Andy. on October 23, 2003, 21:59:33: Too true :(

Went to open my rear door last week and nope would'nt have it at all.

Took off rear door panel hoping that it was only a link that had come loose but again no it can't be that simple can it :evil:

Anyway it looks as though there is a loop which has come off from somewhere, only problen is its right in the door by the actual lock and is'nt really accessible.

Hoping that by removing some of the links I can get it attached again otherwise the whole lock will have to come out :evil:

Anyone else had this problem, I think I know where it attaches but not 100% sure, trial and error I think :(

So it's had to wait until this weekend because its to bloody cold and dark in the evenings now :(

The joys of owning a Land Rover :D
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: George the Disco on October 23, 2003, 22:54:50: Do what I did tonight. Sit on an old fleece with a rubber car mat underneath it, wear lots of clothes and have several lamps with you.

It goes dark here at 18.30 so I started off with the lamps around me and didn't notice the time until 25 mins ago when I decided that I really ought to pack in for the night since it was 22.30!

Thats past my bed time :( :oops: !

Chris
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: strapping young lad on October 23, 2003, 23:46:29: um i must retract my windup of disco inferno, with impending threat of pulling out of servicing my car and fitting kit!

erm

:twisted:
Title: Re: Cars Needing Work
Post by: 300+ on October 24, 2003, 09:26:41: Quote from: "muckin fuddy"
can someone answer me this myth

why don't things break on the cars when its warm outside?

nothing worse than parking your bum on a cold floor when fiddling with thingies under the car!

At least you can heat a garage.

I'm waiting to fit my new handbrake cable. It's 18:30 and it's still 29 degrees & seriously humid. The mozzies are out in force as well. There is a major thunderstorm brewing which will deter the mozzies but affect the dampness level of the carport - the garage is full with the 914 restoration project.

Cool weather would be very welcome!

Steve
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: wifey on October 24, 2003, 17:58:44: still 29 degrees & seriously humid

my heart bleeds for you :twisted:
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: matthew on October 24, 2003, 21:59:20: Quote from: "wifey"
still 29 degrees & seriously humid

my heart bleeds for you :twisted:

Yes, far too hot to do anything :( . As the summer here has been.
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: Andy. on November 01, 2003, 17:43:03: Sorted the rear door problem :)

Land Rover wanted Ã‚Â£51 + vat for a new door lock with linkage, but I said 'I only want a small spring' they said you'll have to buy the complete unit :evil:

So made my own spring and just managed to get it fitted this afternoon, door now works and rear panel and tray back on :D :D :D

Quick wash before it got dark (4:30ish) job done :wink:
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: matthew on November 01, 2003, 21:16:56: Quote from: "Andy."
Quick wash before it got dark (4:30ish) job done :wink:

What's the point if you're taking it to Whitworth tomorrow :?:
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: Andy. on November 01, 2003, 22:00:49: Makes me feel better :D

Bit like a wedding you'd would'nt turn up for that in an old pair of jeans and an oily T-Shirt would you.

I know I must get out more :wink:

See you tomorrow :D
Title: quick wash before it gets dark
Post by: sub4x4 on November 04, 2003, 21:54:31: u have to wash it so u can see if ur getting the mudd in all the right places
thats what i do it puts a very large grin on mi face when its covered head to toe lol
Title: Cars Needing Work
Post by: matthew on November 04, 2003, 23:19:41: Washed mine this afternoon and swapped the tyres back to it's normal set. Took nearly as long to clean up the road afterwards :)