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Car Forum / Land Rover Cars / October 2004Bloody rain
Oh for at least a car port to work under :( as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing with a 1970's British Leyland product :)  SignatureLarry Series 3 rust and holes > Oh for at least a car port to work under :( > > as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am > entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing > with a 1970's British Leyland product :) My thoughts exactly. The 110 has transfer box issues at the moment and the weather (actually just strong wind here so far, no rain yet) isn't helping. Paul SignaturePaul Everett repton at repton dot org http://www.repton.org/ Twas Sat, 02 Oct 2004 14:17:07 +0100 when Paul Everett <usenet@spam.repton.org> put finger to keyboard producing: >> Oh for at least a car port to work under :( >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Paul It's a full 15 minute walk (5 for most people but I have a limp) to where my land rover is parked, I then work on it at the roadside, open to the elements and no protection from weather coming in off the sea. it's only regular english tea breaks that keep me sane. and I still can't get that damn brake drum off... Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.) Signature_________________________________________ www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D (3,000 rivets flying in close formation) _________________________________________ >Twas Sat, 02 Oct 2004 14:17:07 +0100 when Paul Everett ><usenet@spam.repton.org> put finger to keyboard producing: [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >it's only regular english tea breaks that keep me sane. >and I still can't get that damn brake drum off... if it really won't shift, then cut the fecker off and fit a new one, they're cheap enough (or used to be, anyway). small anlgegrinder through the drum, carefully, don't damage the mounting surfaces, until you've cut as much of it as you can, and then smite it with a big hammer. seriously... :-) 's not worth pissing around with it if it's really solid on there. Twas Sun, 03 Oct 2004 10:02:53 +0100 when Austin Shackles <austin@ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk> put finger to keyboard producing: >>Twas Sat, 02 Oct 2004 14:17:07 +0100 when Paul Everett >><usenet@spam.repton.org> put finger to keyboard producing: [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >seriously... :-) 's not worth pissing around with it if it's really solid >on there. No grinder to hand. I'm going to try a bolt through the threaded hole thing, if that doesn't work I'll order a new pair of drums and hit the old one with a chisel, I expect that'll crack it and get it off. Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.) Signature_________________________________________ www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D (3,000 rivets flying in close formation) _________________________________________ >No grinder to hand. >I'm going to try a bolt through the threaded hole thing, if that >doesn't work I'll order a new pair of drums and hit the old one with a >chisel, I expect that'll crack it and get it off. <dubious> it might. although it's cast, it's a big lump to break with a chisel without weakening it first. Twas Sun, 03 Oct 2004 12:29:54 +0100 when Austin Shackles <austin@ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk> put finger to keyboard producing: >>No grinder to hand. >>I'm going to try a bolt through the threaded hole thing, if that [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] ><dubious> it might. although it's cast, it's a big lump to break with a >chisel without weakening it first. mutter mutter, bloody thing..... Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.) Signature_________________________________________ www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D (3,000 rivets flying in close formation) _________________________________________ > <dubious> it might. although it's cast, it's a big lump to break with a > chisel without weakening it first. Yep, you'll be pushing the brown stuff uphill with a pointy stick trying to break a Landy brake drum even with a sledge hammer - more than likely you'll damage something else in the process. Carefully applied heat (with a gas set) is the answer. SignatureEMB change two to the number to reply >> <dubious> it might. although it's cast, it's a big lump to break with a >> chisel without weakening it first. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >you'll damage something else in the process. Carefully applied heat >(with a gas set) is the answer. I'd reckon to be able to combine cutting and breaking though, as is sometimes done with stuck and buggered brake discs. Larry vaguely muttered something like ... > Oh for at least a car port to work under :( > > as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am > entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am > dealing with a 1970's British Leyland product :) Mate uses one of those cheap 'Gazebo' things from DIY shops. He has a double size one that'll easily fit completely over a 110 ... and it has sides to stop the blown rain blinding you totally. He attaches it to the rear end of the Landy, and pegs out the other three sides. Works well, but not for anything above a 20 mph wind, I'd guess .. ;) SignaturePaul ... (8(|) Homer Rules !!! "A tosser is a tosser, no matter what mode of transport they're using." >Larry vaguely muttered something like ... >> Oh for at least a car port to work under :( [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >rear end of the Landy, and pegs out the other three sides. Works well, but >not for anything above a 20 mph wind, I'd guess .. ;) A mate bought / did similar for working on stuff outside in the sun .. seems a bitt ott for just two days each year but he took the 109 to bits under it in the rain .. All the best .. T i m > Oh for at least a car port to work under :( > > as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am > entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing > with a 1970's British Leyland product :) Aye it's bollocks, I need to do all manner of jobs on Monty the Maroon monster (as next doors call it!) Still, got Monday off to do a few things! Nige >as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am >entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing >with a 1970's British Leyland product :) Been bright sunshine here all day, a little windy, but not cold. Have I done the shedloads of little jobs that I'd planned for the next nice day off? Have I buggery... Spent most of the day in a darkened room for a local Magic Circle informal meet. Sad. SignatureSome Land Roveresque (101 biased), links available from: http://links.solis.co.uk/Geek/X4_Land_Rover/ I also have a little Land Rover site biased toward my beloved 101 "Grumble", at: http://www.101fc.net Reading this in 'alt.fan.landrover'? Did you know there's a group FAQ: http://www.aflfaq.dyndns.info >>as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am >>entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >I done the shedloads of little jobs that I'd planned for the next nice >day off? I was replacing the broken coil spring today on my 'would be Landy' (Rickman Ranger kit car) and I could hear the rain beating down on the roof of my mates heated and fully equipped garage <smug grin>. I didn't hear it at first as I was raising the car on the two poster lift .. <smugger grin> .. ;-) Those Snap-On tools are nice and the air driver was handy for the wheel nuts ... need to MIG some bits up on Monday (I'll have to walk into the other bay for that) .. might pop round the corner to Gregs for lunch . or 50 yards the other way to McThingies .. <sigh>. Mind you .. I have spent a lot of my life laying on the wet road fixing stuff so it's ok .. ;-) I hope it stays dry for tomorrow (I've brought some bits home to work on in my workshop) and I'll get wet going between the house and workshop .. ;-( All the best .. Toogood Toobytrue ;-) >roof of my mates heated and fully equipped garage <smug grin>. I >didn't hear it at first as I was raising the car on the two poster >lift .. <smugger grin> .. ;-) I've all that and a whole lot more within 50 yards from here - plus an experienced Landie loving engineer who does all the actual work. So, I'll match your grins full on and raise you a nice clean pair of hands! SignatureSome Land Roveresque (101 biased), links available from: http://links.solis.co.uk/Geek/X4_Land_Rover/ I also have a little Land Rover site biased toward my beloved 101 "Grumble", at: http://www.101fc.net Reading this in 'alt.fan.landrover'? Did you know there's a group FAQ: http://www.aflfaq.dyndns.info >>roof of my mates heated and fully equipped garage <smug grin>. I >>didn't hear it at first as I was raising the car on the two poster [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >So, I'll match your grins full on and raise you a nice clean pair of >hands! Hmmm .. <thinks .. the latex gloves *do* tear time to time ...> Ah, but, well .. 1) Where's the fun in letting someone else fettle yer pride-n-joy ..? 2) Does he / she do it for nothing .? 3) Can you trust that they will put in 110% ..? While I was working on the 'Rangy' (see, it's even taking on LR attributes .<g>.) my garage owning mate was checking out the rear brakes for a customer and her 106 (or summat). She had been told that she needs new brake shoes on the rear but on inspection it was obvious it needed more work than that and infact in the 40k miles showing on the clock, the rear drums had never been off? He asked a local main dealer what was actually done on a typical 'service' and was told 'oil and filter' (for the 90 quid ..) ;-( I'll do my own thanks and that *may* be why my Sierra is still running (daily) after 21 years ... and the base vehicle for the Ranger after 26 years .. (see, it's not just Landy's that can live to a ripe old age .. <g>) All the best .. T i m >>>roof of my mates heated and fully equipped garage <smug grin>. I >>>didn't hear it at first as I was raising the car on the two poster [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > 1) Where's the fun in letting someone else fettle yer pride-n-joy ..? I can still fettle the bits I want to fettle. > 2) Does he / she do it for nothing .? Yep. > 3) Can you trust that they will put in 110% ..? If they still want a job come Monday morning, yes they will (see my other post). > While I was working on the 'Rangy' (see, it's even taking on LR > attributes .<g>.) my garage owning mate was checking out the rear [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > He asked a local main dealer what was actually done on a typical > 'service' and was told 'oil and filter' (for the 90 quid ..) ;-( That's why I lasted 6 months the one time I worked for a main dealer - the hyposcrisy and rip-offs made me sick. SignatureEMB change two to the number to reply >>roof of my mates heated and fully equipped garage <smug grin>. I >>didn't hear it at first as I was raising the car on the two poster [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > So, I'll match your grins full on and raise you a nice clean pair of > hands! I own part of the garage I work at and can get the lads in the workshop to do all the tedious and dirty stuff and write off most of my parts to "workshop repairs". I'll raise you one healthy wallet. 8-) SignatureEMB change two to the number to reply >Oh for at least a car port to work under :( You should have got a 101. All engine work can be done in the dry ;-) Martyn SignatureI love deadlines, especially the WHOOSHING noise they make as they pass. Douglas Adams 1952-2001 Martyn's big little website http://www.101fc.net >Martyn Brilliant .. ;-) Are you listening to the new series Martyn ? (you can download a movie of the new stuff being made and other stuff from ..) http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hitchhikers/newseries.shtml All the best .. Slartybartfast >Are you listening to the new series Martyn ? Oh yes... Recorded & MP3d for the car :-) >>Are you listening to the new series Martyn ? > >Oh yes... Recorded & MP3d for the car :-) And me, but I missed the first one :o( Neil (Reply via NG please) >>>Are you listening to the new series Martyn ? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Neil Balls, I'd forgotten it had started. Alex >Oh for at least a car port to work under :( get yerself one of them cheap gazebos, 15 quid mine cost, 3mx3mx2m - 's a godsend for working on vehicles. >as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am >entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing >with a 1970's British Leyland product :) of course :-) > get yerself one of them cheap gazebos, 15 quid mine cost, 3mx3mx2m - 's a > godsend for working on vehicles. Costco do a really nice tent thingy for about 120 quid. Takes a whole 101 ambulance with room to spare. Steve >> get yerself one of them cheap gazebos, 15 quid mine cost, 3mx3mx2m - 's a >> godsend for working on vehicles. > > Costco do a really nice tent thingy for about 120 quid. Takes a whole 101 > ambulance with room to spare. Point me in that direction please sir... Lee D >Costco do a really nice tent thingy for about 120 quid. Takes a whole >101 ambulance with room to spare. And those who've seen us at Billing on the Ruftraks stand will know what they look like (Andy gets a new one every year then tends to sell it there, rather than take it back). Yep, they're big enough - don't pack away too big (back of a Disco should be fine). SignatureSome Land Roveresque (101 biased), links available from: http://links.solis.co.uk/Geek/X4_Land_Rover/ I also have a little Land Rover site biased toward my beloved 101 "Grumble", at: http://www.101fc.net Reading this in 'alt.fan.landrover'? Did you know there's a group FAQ: http://www.aflfaq.dyndns.info On Sunday, in article <lnfvl0h1c492omhf7njmkfe51v4qe3mbhj@4ax.com> > >Oh for at least a car port to work under :( > > get yerself one of them cheap gazebos, 15 quid mine cost, 3mx3mx2m - 's a > godsend for working on vehicles. "Ai! A gazebo!" cried Legolas. "None can stand against it," said Gandalf. "Run!" SignatureDavid G. Bell -- SF Fan, Filker, and Punslinger. "History shows that the Singularity started when Sir Tim Berners-Lee was bitten by a radioactive spider." Jeez, we'd like some rain. We've had water use restrictions for just on a year now owing to lack of rain. Ron Emu Plains, Australia > Oh for at least a car port to work under :( > > as for what I am doing posting here when I should be out in the wet I am > entitled to the great British tea break am I not, especially as I am dealing > with a 1970's British Leyland product :) > Jeez, we'd like some rain. We've had water use restrictions for just on a > year now owing to lack of rain. > > Ron > Emu Plains, Australia Move to Auckland - it's pissing down here again this morning, and blowing about 40 knots. SignatureEMB change two to the number to reply >> Jeez, we'd like some rain. We've had water use restrictions for just on a >> year now owing to lack of rain. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Move to Auckland - it's pissing down here again this morning, and >blowing about 40 knots. and here, buggrit. bloody kitchen roof's leaking. 's not the time of year to be stripping felt and replacing it, but if we get a dry spell, I reckon we're gonna have to. sod. Hey, that's Wellington weather! Ron > > Jeez, we'd like some rain. We've had water use restrictions for just on a > > year now owing to lack of rain. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Move to Auckland - it's pissing down here again this morning, and > blowing about 40 knots. > Hey, that's Wellington weather! > > Ron Too many politicians there now - the hot air blows all the sh.t weather up our way. Still, sunshine and a nice day today with mud to pay in. SignatureEMB change two to the number to reply |
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