The 'Lighter side' revisited, 2010.

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by delta

Just to change the subject and also we have not mentioned them yet on our new thread,I went on Race cars direct the other day and there was an MGB for sale for around £50.000.00, Whats all that about

Don't tell Terry, but If I get that much for it I'll bung him 40%. ;-)

[terence]

Originally Posted by delta

Just to change the subject and also we have not mentioned them yet on our new thread,I went on Race cars direct the other day and there was an MGB for sale for around £50.000.00, Whats all that about

Its probably the pseudo works car Iain,if its the same one,it was on ebay,there was a mysterious jump on the price one day but it still didn't sell.Not really what it seems apparently.
40% Peter,I was going to accept 25

[GORDON STREETER]

That was a typo, it was actully 500 pounds

[Al Weyman]

Blimey am I stupin, unluck or is it the cold weather? First I cracked the inlet manifold, then the remote oil filter head now low and behold I have done the same bloody thing on me Malpassi Filter king!

[GORDON STREETER]

Did you get a "Bullworker" for Christmas Al ?

[Al Weyman]

Bullworker, blimey have you seen the size of me, dont want anymore beef!

[delta]

We all saw that all day breakfast you had at the Ace Al.I was impressed you were last in but first with the grub.Luvelly jubelly.

[Al Weyman]

Yeah it was my new diet plan, eat it so fast it don't touch the sides!

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Blimey am I stupin, unluck or is it the cold weather? First I cracked the inlet manifold, then the remote oil filter head now low and behold I have done the same bloody thing on me Malpassi Filter king!

SOunds like an Episode of Terry and June!

[grantp]

Originally Posted by delta

WD40 Grant?????.

For cleaning and waterproofng. Safer than petrol or those chemical cleaning tanks.

Have you seen all the uses that WD40 is claimed to be good for? Heck, even gets impossible stains out of carpets apparently. Should be good for cleaning up afterwards even if you would not need it during the self-service.

http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/wd-40_2042538679.pdf

Notably ...

"Lubricates Mayo stands for smooth up and down movement during
surgery"



I'm not sure where you would use mayo during surgery but it sounds important for it to be able to move up and down freely.

There are also these;

"Helps clean bilge areas"

"Keeps table saw arbor from gumming up and sticking"

"Softens rubber O-ring"

"Loosens and penetrates rusted or stuck plumbing joints"



And finally, during recuperation when you are relaxing outdoors...

"Keeps tackle from freezing during ice fishing"


So, as you can see, a vital tool in the self surgery armoury.

Hope all goes well (or has gone well by the time you read this.)

[zefarelly]

theres nothing worse than frozen tackle

we're only on page 8 so probably best avoid full on inuendo for another few pages

[compte deGraves]

Continuing the subject of tackle, I have just got a text message from Iain. He is out of the operation and waiting for his tea!

[grantp]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

theres nothing worse than frozen tackle

we're only on page 8 so probably best avoid full on inuendo for another few pages

Inuendo? On the official US version of the 'Over 200 things you can do with WD40" list? Not possible.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by compte deGraves

Continuing the subject of tackle, I have just got a text message from Iain. He is out of the operation and waiting for his tea!

Heck, that's quick. Maybe DIY was indeed and a option.

[p261brm]

If too many posts on the use/uses and attributes of WD40 causes JT to perhaps vent his wroth & blue pen upon us; just a suggestion perhaps Dow Corning's various gades silicone lubricants would provide an alternative discussion.

[GORDON STREETER]

WD40 or other silicon type sprays are great for getting rid of "sticker" glue residue without affecting paint ! but are a menace if you want to paint over it without good preparation !

[terence]

Originally Posted by compte deGraves

Continuing the subject of tackle, I have just got a text message from Iain. He is out of the operation and waiting for his tea!

Last I heard from him was that he had been waiting for ages,I did remind him that the nurse's were probably very busy looking after ALL of the errrr,older patients.

[delta]

Back home boys didn't feel a thing the Doc said i was a perfect patient'Feel great but just going to watch "Le Mans" for the umpteenth time and get ready for stressed ECG on Thursday. Bugger i forgot to suggest the WD40 to him.

[John Turner]

Good to hear, Iain!

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by delta

Back home boys didn't feel a thing

I seem to remember one of my Mum's favourite comments was along the lines of "where there's no sense there's no feeling........"

Do you want us to tell you the result of "le Mans"?

[Mike Bell]

Glad it went OK Iain! Should have read this thread before posting on the other one- sounds like you are getting ECG done at the show?

[terence]

Glad your home Iain,despite the text you sent yesterday!

[Al Weyman]

Well done Iain.

[delta]

Allways the same result;just the best motor racing film ever.I think im becomming obsessed with the film as i know all the dialog off by heart.Most peoples favorate is "racing is life every thing else is just waiting"Mine is Michael i want you drive flat out i want Porsche to win Le Mans".I was given tickets by the great John Wyer to the 1970 GP at Brands and was dissapointed when he said after i had asked the great man "are you going to the race Mr Wyer,no he said its all too noisy for me"

[grantp]

Very glad to hear all went well Iain.

Be sure to be sensible about the rebuilding period, whatever it is. Slow in, fast out makes for more certain pace. Usually.