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Glad you are ok after the battery blow up.I had the same thing happen to me a good few years back and was very fortunate not to have any serious injury.It was nevertheless a frightning experience so I know how you must have felt at the time. May I say that my injury was limited by two things...

I had exactly the same symptoms.Started noticing a wet patch under the front of the car but no water loss.My mechanic mate replaced it and no further leaks.Can't remember exact amount but total job was less than £200.Bought the pump from local motor factor,about same price as Milners.

The devil makes work for "idle" hands.(sorry couldn't resist) :surrender

Yep,I would have two.Prefer the Polo shirt though.:thumb2

He would have to pay me more to take it away :augie

Could be the fuse but the culprit sounds like the relay behind the battery.I had the same problem and replaced the relay and starts first time.I managed to do so without removing the battery as did not want to disrupt the alarm system.

I had a similar problem and cleaned out the area behind the front mud flaps.I was able to do it by opening the door as wide as possible and used a wire and spoon to clean out an amazing amount of gunge.Then used a vax to suck out smaller bits.Then poured water in to check that it ran...

Triumph Spitfire. Avaiable at reasonable prices,easy to work on,spares available.Known issue with rear suspension easily sorted,can be stored in large bin bag.:D

Now it is funny you should talk about soldering today.I went to a boot sale this am and by chance bought a good old blow lamp ! For£3 ! Works like a charm and is in excellent nick.Now why do you want an antiquated blow lamp you may well ask.I find that it is still the only way to solder heavier...

So she won the argument then ?:sly

My speedo is the other way around.When my speedo says 70 I am doing a Sat Nav speed of about 65.The faster I go the worse it gets?Confusing as standard tyres and wheels.

Same size wheels ? All have been involved wth Ford somewhere along the line ?:confused:

USCS M-ATV The M-ATVs are tactical all terrain vehicles designed for U.S. soldiers and Marines in Afghanistan and other theater operations. They are lighter, more mobile versions of the first-generation Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP’s) that can provide comparable protection...

Mamba This is how the vehicle first started out.It has been in service with the SA army for years as the "Mamba".In fact there are a few standing in hangers that have never been used.Make an offer ,maybe going cheap.There is another unit called the Casper which was bought by the...

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The spoon: A lesson on how consultants can make a difference in an organization. Last week, we took some friends to a new Indian restaurant, 'Mama's Place,' and noticed that the Indian waiter who took our order carried a spoon in his shirt pocket. It seemed a little strange. When the busboy...

Good questions ! :thumb2 I used to be able to gas weld quite well but my arc looks like bird sh,, on a good day so could do with a few tips..

Interesting,thanks.I have towed everything from a small trailer to a 25ft cabin cruiser which had a mind of it's own.Always sat at about 50mph just too be safe.Funny thing is one of the better towing vehicles was a 2.1i water cooled VW Combi.I think it's brick shape pushed all the air out of the...

This morning we went up to the Strawberries and Steam Fair near Swindon -lovely day with plenty to see.However,on the way up the M4 there was a goodly breeze blowing and we passed a car and caravan doing about 65mph.Now I said to the good lady that I thought (comments please !)that he was...

I had a Isuzu Citation 3L with the Cat engine and that was a nghtmare.The injector seals are a major problem on that engine and subject of a major recall.The problem is the fuel leaks past the seals and the engine suddenly goes beserk - anywhere anytime.On the highway,at the traffic lights or...