The Chill Out Zone - Page 13838

RPWC · 30th March 2018, 19:11

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Been raining here,stopped now, just off to B&Q to buy a blowtorch,changing a towbar over this morning, for the lad who is buying my van.The fixing nuts and bolts have been sprayed daily with wd40; but not taking any chances, going to be armed with blowtorch and angle grinder, to prepare for battle.

What a pain in the you know what that turned out to be!As predicted some of the nuts were seized solid, 4 of them were captivated, the other two not, these had to be cut off with a grinder and replaced. Then couldn't get one of the bolts to bite in the captivated nut, no matter what we did, so ended up drilling the thread out and fitting a nut and washer instead.Next came the wiring, again a PITA, the harness to the light cluster had hardly any room to manoeuvre,as a result, each time I got one connector attached, another one came apart. Started at 11.30,didnt finish until 4.45

Next on the list is replace the towing socket, and a length of the 7 core, as its frayed in several places. Then swap over the door mirrors and wheels, as his has better tyres on than mine.After that I get my new van next Friday.

trikey · 30th March 2018, 19:52

Well done Richard, removing a long fitted towbar is a pain, I have done a few and they are always horrid.

A captive nut sheared off once on a 75 I was removing the towbar on, I had to get the welder out and tack it back onto the bracket, not normally a problem but access inside the chassis leg was a little tight to say the least.

hrissim · 30th March 2018, 23:06

This one is a time machine for me - launch me straight to my very deep childhood

Just saw it on TV

Good night everyone...

FLYING BANANA · 31st March 2018, 04:11

Morning all from the Wide Awake Club.

coolcat · 31st March 2018, 06:37

Soon be that time again............

Lancpudn · 31st March 2018, 07:30

Good morning all, It's a damp blustery morning out there.

I think I'd better make the camp kommandant some breakfast in bed as it's our 45th wedding anniversary today.

This time 45 years ago we went to Blackpool after the wedding & it was freezing with sleet showers.

freddie · 31st March 2018, 07:46

Morning all.
Not looking good for the weekend weather wise.

coolcat · 31st March 2018, 08:03

Panic this morning..........

Our normal sandwich shop is closed for Easter so had to make an alternative stop!

IMG_9740 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Lancpudn · 31st March 2018, 08:29

Looks tasty Jeff

I've just had Bury black puddings squished into toasted crumpets with a pot o tea.

stevenicks · 31st March 2018, 08:38

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Originally Posted by hrissim

This one is a time machine for me - launch me straight to my very deep childhood

Just saw it on TV

Good night everyone...

I same them live on stage nearly 40 years ago

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Well done Richard, removing a long fitted towbar is a pain, I have done a few and they are always horrid. A captive nut sheared off once on a 75 I was removing the towbar on, I had to get the welder out and tack it back onto the bracket, not normally a problem but access inside the chassis leg was a little tight to say the least. __________________ Lest we forget..

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,590 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Good morning all, It's a damp blustery morning out there. I think I'd better make the camp kommandant some breakfast in bed as it's our 45th wedding anniversary today. This time 45 years ago we went to Blackpool after the wedding & it was freezing with sleet showers. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,174 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Panic this morning.......... Our normal sandwich shop is closed for Easter so had to make an alternative stop! IMG_9740 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr __________________ Jeff.

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,590 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Looks tasty Jeff I've just had Bury black puddings squished into toasted crumpets with a pot o tea. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto