On the subject of magnts
I found old PC hard drive magnets are extremely strong!
Used a couple zip tied to the outside of the disco oil filter for years
They will hold each other through a 2 inch counter top.
Even off road.
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- Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: recommending engine oil.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1072
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Garage lights
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1800
Re: Garage lights
As for inspection lamps, I have a couple
For work I have a ring RIL8100 from Halford. Β£21, or less if you have access to a trade card and does work while on charge
One at home is a Phillips one but that was nearer the 60 quid mark
For work I have a ring RIL8100 from Halford. Β£21, or less if you have access to a trade card and does work while on charge
One at home is a Phillips one but that was nearer the 60 quid mark
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Garage lights
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1800
Re: Garage lights
I've had led bulbs from these guys
Good on price with decent delivery times as well
Www.tekled.co.uk
Based in Leicester
Good on price with decent delivery times as well
Www.tekled.co.uk
Based in Leicester
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fitting an extra high level brake light.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2792
Re: Fitting an extra high level brake light.
Hi Mike
A quick Google found this
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/self-adhe ... ight-245mm
But it's been so long since I made a link clicky I forgot how to do it
Aah, seems to do it all by itself
A quick Google found this
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/self-adhe ... ight-245mm
But it's been so long since I made a link clicky I forgot how to do it
Aah, seems to do it all by itself
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Right, seatbelts!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 884
Re: Right, seatbelts!
Thanks for the replies all Bill_qaz those links have given me some food for thought as I'd not seen them before.π Moggiethouable, yes I do enjoy the relaxed pace and we want to keep the originality but the buckles can be a pain to adjust despite being cleaned and lubricated π Don't plan on modernisi...
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Right, seatbelts!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 884
Right, seatbelts!
Hi all A contentious subject. I currently have the original standard seatbelts in Betty, non factory convertible, that I'd like to replace Now I know there's loads to choose from, from different colours to static and inertia. All the recommended inertia belts I've seen seem to have a long stalk that...
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Playing with CFD (Aero)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 367
Re: Playing with CFD (Aero)
Why not try a traveller and a convertible with the top down.
Could be good for a giggle
Could be good for a giggle
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Any Volvo 240 owners here?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10583
Re: Any Volvo 240 owners here?
I have a V70 for sale
Re: Sunvisors
Martin I repaired mine A bit fiddly but definitely doable We had some plastic type board, from hobby craft, it's white thin plastic over a sort of foam. I carefully split the original cover along the top edge seam using a v sharp blade. Once you have the frame out I just made up a template from that...
- Thu May 12, 2022 6:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: baffled now (it does not take much!)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 751
Re: baffled now (it does not take much!)
Hmmm, strange to say the least.
As you have changed the ignition switch I'd start looking at the area behind the Speedo, as this is where it's more likely to have moved any wiring.
Easy to dislodge something when refitting
As you have changed the ignition switch I'd start looking at the area behind the Speedo, as this is where it's more likely to have moved any wiring.
Easy to dislodge something when refitting
- Thu May 12, 2022 5:06 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: baffled now (it does not take much!)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 751
Re: baffled now (it does not take much!)
Well, until someone with more knowledge than I comes along, Sounds like a short somewhere possibly on the voltage regulator/stabiliser. Check any cabling going thru the bulkhead etc for chafing Intermittent usually means something is vibrating and rubbing thru IMHO A cheap test meter is well worth t...
- Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interior trim
- Replies: 2
- Views: 271
Re: Interior trim
Replied
- Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interior trim
- Replies: 2
- Views: 271
Interior trim
Hi all
I've seen an ad for a full duotone interior set for our convertible for about half the cost from Newton etc. Based in the UK around Cambridgeshire
Anyone had any dealings of a similar offer?
Good or bad but keeping within board guidelines
I've seen an ad for a full duotone interior set for our convertible for about half the cost from Newton etc. Based in the UK around Cambridgeshire
Anyone had any dealings of a similar offer?
Good or bad but keeping within board guidelines
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Eezi outs, we've all done it!
- Replies: 0
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Eezi outs, we've all done it!
Yup, there goes another door hinge screw
Went carefully with the eezi out but ping!
Tried all sorts but don't have the welder at home just now to try welding a nut onto the stub of thread left
So who's got three screws in the hinge then?
{Sigh}
Went carefully with the eezi out but ping!
Tried all sorts but don't have the welder at home just now to try welding a nut onto the stub of thread left
So who's got three screws in the hinge then?
{Sigh}
- Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Probably been said before...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 656
Re: Probably been said before...
Not 7ft tall, but I forget how low the bonnet catch is and whack the back of me 'ead when I stand up.
My own fault really as I'm more used to the lifted discovery!
Don't even need ramps to get under that one
My own fault really as I'm more used to the lifted discovery!
Don't even need ramps to get under that one
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Probably been said before...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 656
Probably been said before...
But why, Oh why did I leave it so long before fitting an extended bonnet prop?
No more being stabbed in the neck for me
No more being stabbed in the neck for me
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't you just love...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 509
Re: Don't you just love...
AHH, just wait until we start on the new hinges.
I rather suspect it'll cost me somewhere down the line.
Still love her to bits tho
Quite keen on her indoors as well
I rather suspect it'll cost me somewhere down the line.
Still love her to bits tho
Quite keen on her indoors as well
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't you just love...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 509
Don't you just love...
Starting a job when you get home from work in brilliant sunshine, and end up finishing in the dark with missus holding two torches!
Still, at least that's a replacement driver's door lock assembly replaced for an extremely worn one
Still, at least that's a replacement driver's door lock assembly replaced for an extremely worn one
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Auto Jumble Chaos....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 853
Re: Auto Jumble Chaos....
Hmmm, I can feel a picnic in an A1 lay-by coming up. Bring your own stones
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Auto Jumble Chaos....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 853
Re: Auto Jumble Chaos....
Geoberni, regular occurrence in that area
We live about 20 minutes from the showground and every show/bank holiday/event causes delays
We live about 20 minutes from the showground and every show/bank holiday/event causes delays