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I've never been to bed with an ugly woman, but I've woken up with a few. Now I know why!!!

"Its a bitch though; I was supposed to be taking truck and trailer to France on Monday and on the ferry at 1400 hrs, Still, stranger things happen at sea" Hi Paul If you need garage facilities, tools and a berth, (and perhaps a glass of wine) drop by Cahors on your way through France. You...

Hi Guys and thanks for the come backs and words of support. Just thought I'd post the warning for others who might be intending to tug their van to Spain for a holiday. Yeah Bri, the weather down here is not that hot, currently wearing fleecies and socks - can do that at home! Had a sea mist...

When stopping at motorway services beware of the innocent looking individual approaching your car waving a map and appealing for help with directions - a scam that was tried on us in Spain and nearly worked! The individual hands the, usually female, passenger an unfolded map through the open...

Hi Daved You might want to consider an exposed aggregate finish for a concrete drive. I've recently laid 75 square meters of it at our place. I laid it in separate bays divided by expansion joints and each bay is bordered with terracotta tiles to give a decorative finish. It is a relatively...

Hi Daved There's a good and inexpensive municipal site at Montcuq in the Lot, French post code 46800, just a few minutes from our place. (Wild Bri and his wife have been here) Great place to tour from for a week or so. PM me if your interested and I'll fill you in re the local attractions AND...

Hi Nick I've had my rear drums off a couple of times recently and found that the best way to remove them is to use two bolts/screws in the threaded holes in the drum to 'push' them off. I think there is a tip on this in the workshop download. When you get them off and before you dismantle the...

Hi LC Great shots, you live in a beautiful part of the world, even if it's 'kin cold! Rgds CL

Clivvy Siezed handbrake cables are a common problem causing the symptoms you have described. I've just replaced both of mine as they were causing the rear brakes to bind and like yours, one side was more effective than the other. According to my friendly mechanic mate, they frequently sieze or...

Hi Extreme Did you sort your steering box problem? See your PMs. Rgds CL

Hi Toons I asked for information about the 3ltr engine under 'Commonn faults on 3Ltr T2 - advice please?' I had previously heard that it was common for the oil pressure sensor to stick and give a false warning, which was confirmed in the responses. I'll be interested in what you eventually...

I used to use one just like that in the 'bad old days' when I was working and 'on call'. Used to get the strangest looks when carrying it into a restaurant and putting it under the table!!! Rgds to all CL

Hi Lacroupade Yes they snuck that one in on us. We do have a French TV but it's not worth watching! I'd rather the tax went on mains drainage for you guys living in the sticks, then you wouldn't have to sit on that potty! Rgds CL

Must have been outside having a barbie when this hit the news last June:- "50p month 'tax' on all hard wired phone connections" see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8102756.stm Lord Carter talks about a 'contribution' which implies a voluntary element but the publication mentions a...

Hi Mikep Thanks for your encouraging response. Very interesting that you find the auto box versatile when towing. I'm looking for an auto but they are a rare animal, especially here in France. I recently found an '02 3ltr auto on French ebay at a fair (for France) price but it was snapped up...

Hi Zippy Thanks for the come back. I've re-visited those links and will probably go for the Conrad Anderson, IF I get the 3ltr T2 I'm researching. Rgds CL

Thanks Ian. Where did you get your cruise? What was involved in fitting it? I'd love to fit one when I get a 3ltr. (or was it an pre market option I'm unaware of?) Rgds CL

Hi to all I'm soon going to check out an '02 3ltr T2 auto, as a replacement for my trusty '96 2.7 - what faults should I look for? I know about the sticking problems with the two oil pressure switches, are there any other glitches with the Patrol engine or the auto gearbox...

Hi Bri & D At present St Pantaleon and Montcuq look just like the background of your last shot, so I think I should be researching a similar 'furry thing' OR heading south in the 'van until things warm up here!!! Good to see you looking so well. Rgds CL & W.