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by lydenburg
Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:07 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Normal Operating Temp
Replies: 40
Views: 14567

Thats a good point, I have to take the engine out anyway to roll the car on its side. With any luck the spares car might have a 1098 in it. That would be nice!
by lydenburg
Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:56 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Normal Operating Temp
Replies: 40
Views: 14567

Take the dipstick out and its covered in emulsified oil way up past the top mark!
by lydenburg
Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:45 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Normal Operating Temp
Replies: 40
Views: 14567

Well I had thought of taking the head off and having a check inside and checking the valve seats on the head. Might as well take the bottom off and give it all a good clean up and check it over. The sump is fuller than full and i think there is a water jacket to oil jacket leak as there was no water...
by lydenburg
Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:19 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Normal Operating Temp
Replies: 40
Views: 14567

But the engine is ok, and doesnt need a complete strip down?
by lydenburg
Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:47 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Normal Operating Temp
Replies: 40
Views: 14567

Its nice to hear you all talk about the mayonnaise. Ray did tell me in an earlier thread that this can heppen. As i thought my head gasket had gone. Although i havent just got it around the head. The colour of the oil in the sump is that colour too!
by lydenburg
Tue Apr 20, 2004 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are You an MMOC Member?
Replies: 317
Views: 103463

I'm a member of mmoc, and voted, only joined this year when i got my first moggie! Not a member of my local branch which i think is MHMMOC. Theres a mouthfull!
by lydenburg
Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Roll over frame
Replies: 7
Views: 2531

You can always hunt around the internet for a second hand one. I got one for £120 from findit.co.uk, if you can wait you might see another one (not mine, im keeping it!).
by lydenburg
Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:56 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: usj 617 cheese grater trav
Replies: 4
Views: 2211

Rac vehicle check saysManufacturer Morris Model Body type estate Colour Red Fuel type Petrol Date manufactured 01 January 0001 Number of previous owners 9 Last owner change 01 February 2004 Same year of manufacture as mine, I dont remember Morris Minors in the bible!! They do say Jesus was a carpent...
by lydenburg
Thu Mar 25, 2004 12:37 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Length
Replies: 25
Views: 6620

Now your confusing things!
by lydenburg
Thu Mar 25, 2004 9:05 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Length
Replies: 25
Views: 6620

I just hope when i convert the cattle shed into a double garage it will fit in. (if not the wife will put both her minis in the garage!)
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:31 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

True, i was hoping not to do that. But this guy is a typical GP, far to busy to worry about little things like finding the V5 for me. I need to ring him anyway, scrounge a bonnet and boot he said i could have.
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 2:39 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

There are always ways round things. I just want a V5C for the moggie. Had it since January, still havent got the old V5 of the old owner to send off to get a new one! Number plates can come once the thing (hasnt got a name yet) has been rebuilt.
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 2:37 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Length
Replies: 25
Views: 6620

So how long is a saloon then?
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 2:30 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Length
Replies: 25
Views: 6620

No, i think he meant you!
Not sure if I meant due to stripping it or driving it?
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 1:33 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

The vehicle i tow with is a 1963 land rover, so not a problem there. They definately are not reflective plates. The minor has reflective plates but i think that is because it was re-registered for some reason. Yet to find out why.
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:19 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

The new number plate rules and V5C thing does seem rather stupid. But i suppose it should in time stop plate ringers and these dodgy people selling V5's on ebay. You said it had to be a reflective type on a modern vehicle. Does that mean it doesnt have to be reflective on an older vehicle?
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:04 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

Need a number plate for a trailer when you dont have the V5C to get a numberplate made? One plastic A4 envelope, printed number plate on A4 paper and Gaffer Tape. Been on the trailer for 4 weeks now. Hasnt got wet or faded. I get to collect a pressed aluminium plate at the weekend. Got the V5C throu...
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:36 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

Gaffer tape is brilliant for holding number plates on to trailers as well!
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:24 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Legal issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2472

There are four or five log books for sale on ebay at the moment. I remember lots of people when the torys brought in the 25 yr tax exempt rule getting an old log book for their land rover and changing the identity. Highly illegal though! I never did, i found it easier to buy cars made over 25years a...
by lydenburg
Wed Mar 24, 2004 9:24 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26568

bluetac stretches more than gaffer tape