Well, that's interesting. Allegedly a 1275 "Metro" engine. I did the compression test (3-squirts of oil in the cylinder and spinning over) then move on and do the next one. Cyl 1 = 210 Cyl 2 = 180 Cyl 3 = 165 (first go) 175 on extended cranking...

I always mop up what I can with loo paper and/or kitchen towel, then break out the Vax "Spotwash" machine and it does a pretty good job TBH.

Mornin all. Flipping dogs kept getting me up to let them out over and over again, starting at 2 a.m. Eventually got back to sleep. Couldn't make head nor tail of it...... Until I woke up at about 7:30. Piles of Di....ea. That explained it...

.... I was press-ganged into setting up "Camp Clarke" for the kids to play together this afternoon. Grumpy Grandads are us. ;)

Blue fl2 still getting fixed, will collect tomorrow. Means I have a day where I can't leave the house 😍

Been a few mots for us lot this month, glad it passed. 🤘

Tis quite simple. Dun't ******* swear.

Fred roolz, gorra keep noses clean..

Oops. I've been put on the naughty step, next to Sax. :(

A'ernoon all, greetings from Gibraltar. Sorry to have got involved with this fred and then been so quiet for a while, been ultra busy and no hope of catching up with all the posts now. Taken various pics with you all in mind but never got round...

Those are black 🙂

Afternoon bloomin hot Deciding on what colour to paint my trailer wheels Trailer is white with a black chassis and white wheels at the moment (pic to follow) Any suggestions, ideas, warnings appreciated.

I see your tablets aren't working, maybe need something a bit stronger :p

Congrats. mine passed last week, :)

Guess what? I have just discovered that they only made 10 variations of the locking wheel nuts on Discovery 2s! EDIT. discovered this yessdi, and posted about it in another fred. At length. Havent yet seen a reply from the blokey although I...

Afternoon folks:). Still ott here although today is a little cooler, pool is still wet:D. Been painting the "east wing" on the final coat of colour tomorrow, then I will need to asess electrics needed and pop into the big town for supplies. We...

So you wont be buying it then @DanClarke ? If its a detached plot new developer could get 2 houses on it and it could still be worth a fair bit. My Dad and Uncles sold their Garage to a property developer as it was worth more for houses than a...

Morning All. :D Phew another warm and humid start to the day. :) Wife's gone mad, invited more G-kids over. :( Have a good day! :D

Ox Hart tomato, I've got big hands

OK over here bit hot but it is summer, also busy getting harvest in and preserving, going to have a day out soon if I catch up with my chores, need to feel that sea breeze 🏄🏊

Morning all I trust we are all in good fettle?

Paint colour to match your truck wheels.

Ma hippo passed his mot. Normally when he goes up on the lift he leaves a little puddle ont floor but not this time. Must be gerrin used to heights.

...that I feel wholly vindicated on several fronts. "We" (wife & I) have come in for criticism on how we have approached the obtaining of probate on the late MIL's estate. The criticism comes from other "executors" named in the old gals will who...

Morning All. :D We have G-kids for the whole week! Deep joy. I may escape shopping today and remain here to supervise them. :) Going to be a tad warm I think. Have a great day! :D

They is gerrin their own back. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx299eyg7qko

Run school kitchens to !! So you'll get some out of date sandwich, with added penicillin 😩😩