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by d_harris
Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just when you thought it safe..... Now I am back
Replies: 7
Views: 1373

Re: Just when you thought it safe..... Now I am back

yes, but its a borat style mankini *shudder* :lol:
by d_harris
Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Boot Lock
Replies: 6
Views: 1614

Re: Boot Lock

Like most things on the minor, its all fairly self explanitory when dissasembled. The trick is in re-assembly :roll:
by d_harris
Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Emergency Exhaust Question
Replies: 11
Views: 1943

Re: Emergency Exhaust Question

I was editing as you second posted :lol:
by d_harris
Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Emergency Exhaust Question
Replies: 11
Views: 1943

Re: Emergency Exhaust Question

Essentially, but theres no gasket. Make sure that the mounting flanges are not bent and are free of dried on, yucky exhaust paste and carefully line them up (I find a trolley jack to be really handy for this) and use a new clamp to join them together. This should be gas tight. If its not gas tight t...
by d_harris
Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Green Goddess Fire Engine
Replies: 28
Views: 7265

Re: Green Goddess Fire Engine

3.5k? That sounds like a bargain to me!
by d_harris
Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official Club Clothings
Replies: 11
Views: 3057

Re: Official Club Clothings

Hi Carlos,

As far as I'm aware the club committee dont come on here often so it might be worth getting in touch through the normal channels?

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/index.php?key=Contact%20Us
by d_harris
Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: renewing eyebolt bushes?
Replies: 40
Views: 7056

Re: renewing eyebolt bushes?

I'm not going to advise on method, but its worth doing all the bushes at the same time and with polys a liberal coating of white grease is a very good idea if you don't want squeaks....
by d_harris
Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bent near side rear Brakes?!
Replies: 8
Views: 1801

Re: Bent near side rear Brakes?!

Is it possible that the flange is bent on the halfshaft? Knocked hard into the kerb or a manufacturing fault?
by d_harris
Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Re: Insurance

Did you tell FJ you are part of the Owners Club? Its part of the arrangment with the club that they insure younger drivers....
by d_harris
Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Van for day to day use
Replies: 4
Views: 1701

Re: Van for day to day use

Theres no reason at all that a Van wouldn't be suitable for everyday use, enjoy :D
by d_harris
Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DVLA VIC
Replies: 19
Views: 4206

Re: DVLA VIC

I remember you first posting about the accident. Glad to see the van back on the road :D
by d_harris
Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: throttle and choke cables
Replies: 4
Views: 1255

Re: throttle and choke cables

Even my local Halfords has choke cables :o
by d_harris
Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally - Photos
Replies: 78
Views: 26046

Re: National Rally - Photos

None of those in the Skip I'm afraid.
by d_harris
Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SICK BAG PROVIDED
Replies: 9
Views: 2134

Re: SICK BAG PROVIDED

My gut reaction is that it actually doesn't look too bad, bird much aside. It certainly looks like it should be restorable BUT there are no underside shots :roll:
by d_harris
Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on ebay car.
Replies: 9
Views: 2177

Re: Thoughts on ebay car.

The fact he doesn't want to MOT it has to be indicitive of something as a full ticket would boost the value significantly. It does look fairly tidy but the panel allignment sends alarm bells ringing - of course without seeing the car its impossible to really say whats going on, it might be a really ...
by d_harris
Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 734565

Re: Spotted today.

LouiseM wrote:Approx 700 of them at Knebworth House today :D
I was going to crack that joke :roll:

Amazingly, I didn't see a single minor after leaving Knebworth on Sunday and only saw 1 on the way up (and that was 2 minutes from Knebby)
by d_harris
Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: help for reliant engine
Replies: 5
Views: 1667

Re: help for reliant engine

Can't offer any advice, but a quick google throws up the Reliant 3 wheeler forum...

http://www.r3w.co.uk/forum/

Looks like you need to join to view posts.
by d_harris
Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally - Photos
Replies: 78
Views: 26046

Re: National Rally - Photos

I've just realised how relatively shiney Agatha looks in my Sig. I've a LOT of work to do....
by d_harris
Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: master cylinder repair kits
Replies: 10
Views: 3467

Re: master cylinder repair kits

Dont the normal sellers supply them? I imagine they would all be much the same
by d_harris
Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally - Photos
Replies: 78
Views: 26046

Re: National Rally - Photos

in terms of rear seats, it was only bases that went into the skip (and one traveller seat back). I think it was a toss up between me and Stevey who got to the skip first