What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today?

[marinabrian]

Went out last night for beer and a chat



And the morning after was taken care of courtesy of Mrs MB



Then an IPK was virginised and coded to Andy's ZT, followed up after the farewells had been said, a little task which took about an hour an a half to complete........





I have to say, that suspension arm was fairly comprehensively clapped

Brian

[clf]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

And the morning after was taken care of courtesy of Mrs MB




Brian

So that is what a healthy fry looks like , wont be bothering the NHS with that one.

This is our healthy option (note the tomato, 1 slice potato bread and half a soda )



this is a local cafe's challenge though

[marinabrian]

it was being used as recently as yesterday, when the car developed a strange squeaking noise that turned out to be the sidewall of the tyre just touching the inner wheelarch cable duct cover fixings, under cornering conditions.

To be fair, the arm didn't look anywhere near as bad as that, until I knocked an undersized socket onto the outboard fixing bolt, whereupon the "Emperor's new clothes" were revealed

Splendid stuff, especially as this car was MOT'd 59 day ago

Brian

[marinabrian]

Does anyone have some vinegar and brown paper handy.......I've a great idea

LINK

Errr, no takers?

Brian

[trikey]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Does anyone have some vinegar and brown paper handy.......I've a great idea

LINK

Errr, no takers?

Brian

A little shot blast and that arm will be as good as new

Glad the bolts were forgiving Bri

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by trikey

A little shot blast and that arm will be as good as new

Glad the bolts were forgiving Bri

Yeah me too, I really fancied having a day off, but to be fair an hour and a half to replace an upper arm fitted to something that looked to have been attached to the hull of the "Trieste" for a few years was fairly amazing.

No lost knuckles either

Bri

[trikey]

Yep, I got this weeks spinning captive nut award

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by trikey

Yep, I got this weeks spinning captive nut award

Yes, fortunately for me, this car has not been subject to a 4" square drive one Mega Nm Milwaukee rattle gun, wielded by Captain "Fast" and his cable tie fuelled fantasies of workmanship

Brian

[Nobby]

Did a 325 mile round trip to Wales to deliver some xmas goodies to my dear ole Mum who is recovering from a broken pelvis, fractured ribs and large bump on head after falling down the stairs. Car went like a dream and on refuelling back to the brim at home had managed 42mpg even with some spritely driving. Well chuffed but now needs a good wash and polish again; the fun never ends.

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Nobby

Did a 325 mile round trip to Wales to deliver some xmas goodies to my dear ole Mum who is recovering from a broken pelvis, fractured ribs and large bump on head after falling down the stairs. Car went like a dream and on refuelling back to the brim at home had managed 42mpg even with some spritely driving. Well chuffed but now needs a good wash and polish again; the fun never ends.

Please wish your mum a speedy recovery from all here at Marina Towers Paul.

Brian