I did it this morning at 76 years old

grandy · 22nd February 2013, 10:35

never thought i would have to get my spanners out again i have two grandsons that have a black belt at mechanics, yes we will be round grandy we will do it for you, they talk the talk but the walking bit is GO OUT THERE AND DO IT YOURSELF IT'S QUICKER, just come in for cup of tea job done one hour and a half, got the compensator from ARCTIC yesterday posted back the old one this morning must say was a bit disapointed to see my old compensator was only streched by 5mm, anyway all done hand brake still not sorted at the drums yet though let my mechanic do this the mechanic i have to pay that is, GARY

carpy · 22nd February 2013, 10:39

like they say do it yourself ,less time and less hassel. very satisfying when you do it yourself and see the end result

wuzerk · 22nd February 2013, 10:44

Well done. I bet you found lifting the rear carpet was tricky? I too did it when I was 76 and am still recovering!

windrush · 22nd February 2013, 10:45

Thats an old saying,If you want a job doing well do it yourself

Nige B · 22nd February 2013, 11:12

The title should read "carry on car maintenance"

....sid james would be proud of the OP original header....but good on you for getting out there and doing the work

grandy · 22nd February 2013, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigeeb

The title should read "carry on car maintenance"

....sid james would be proud of the OP original header....but good on you for getting out there and doing the work

oh see what you mean Nigel yes, do not think in that direction these days.

22nd February 2013, 10:35	#1
grandy Passed Away rover 75 2ltr auto PETROL Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basildon Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 220 Thanked 241 Times in 131 Posts	I did it this morning at 76 years old never thought i would have to get my spanners out again i have two grandsons that have a black belt at mechanics, yes we will be round grandy we will do it for you, they talk the talk but the walking bit is GO OUT THERE AND DO IT YOURSELF IT'S QUICKER, just come in for cup of tea job done one hour and a half, got the compensator from ARCTIC yesterday posted back the old one this morning must say was a bit disapointed to see my old compensator was only streched by 5mm, anyway all done hand brake still not sorted at the drums yet though let my mechanic do this the mechanic i have to pay that is, GARY

22nd February 2013, 10:39	#2
carpy Avid contributor mg zt 2.5 V6 160+ paint code (CDX) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: middlesbrough Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	like they say do it yourself ,less time and less hassel. very satisfying when you do it yourself and see the end result __________________ Barry [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Born to fish MODS 1. Plenum spy hole Mod. 2. Handbrake compensator Mod (Harry's) 3. bonnet cable block mod 4. Brass T-joint on breather pipe

22nd February 2013, 10:44	#3
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Hand Brake Well done. I bet you found lifting the rear carpet was tricky? I too did it when I was 76 and am still recovering!

22nd February 2013, 10:45	#4
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Thats an old saying,If you want a job doing well do it yourself __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

22nd February 2013, 11:12	#5
Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	What a carry on !!! The title should read "carry on car maintenance" ....sid james would be proud of the OP original header....but good on you for getting out there and doing the work __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B