So, the old gal was admitted for obs etc. and the wife came home. I had cooked her a steak dinner and she is resting after a tiring stressful day.

...the 95YO MIL's loving son who can readily visit her at home to help empty her bank account unfortunately cannot go hold her hand in hospital because Hospitals upset him and make him feel bad. So my wife has been with her Mum since 10AM this morning without a break. It is unclear whether...

Oh dear, sorry to hear this. Have you tried the electric oil change pumps that work thru the dipstick hole? I have one but never actually used it, some folks swear by them, some at them. ;)

...Fun & Games this morning. Wife went up to her Ma's for the usual Tuesday bin preparation and shopping list collection. Found the old gal collapsed on the floor, all the indications are that she was there all night. Totally out of it and less than lucid. Called the Ambulance and they have...

Morning All. :D Bright N Sunny here for now.A shopping day. :( Have a good day. :)

Morning All. :D Ruddy cheek! The Paper's gone up by another 10p. :( Bright but cold here. Have a lovely day. :D

There were some very nice cars at the Canvey Island Classic Car meet today. Here's one.

Morning All. :D Up early cos theres a local classic car show and I ant to take the Mini and have gander. :) See you all later, have a great day. :D

Hard to express. Put your foot down in low RPM's and it is sluggish and sometimes we get the dreaded detonation in the inlet. Press gently and it gradually picks up and then the cycle repeats for your next gear change occasion. BUT, have it revving nicely and it will keep pulling. e.g. Up a...

A little blast was enjoyed. :D It still doesn't feel right. I have put in a request for a chat to the local tuning man. :) I am sure the DWP can afford it next month. :)

Morning All. :D A Sunny start to the day at least. A bit cold though. :) No real plans for today, might take the Mini out for a blast. :) Have a great day. :D

Sorry to hear it, hope you are fully recovered. :)

Morning All. :D A dull start to the day weatherwise and an amusing start for me personally. :) I had fed 2 of the cats their spot of cream that they enjoy and the third cat who doesn't like cream was eyeing me belligerently as if to say "what about me you old git?" So dutifully I got the...

Thanks! All you lovely folks are so encouraging and helpful. I last "spannered" over 50 years ago and only simple stuff like valve regrinding/lapping, no engine or gearbox rebuilds. Just trying to keep junkers on the road as a 18..20YO with no money.

.... that the helicoil repair was eventually successful. :D 1st go would not let the bolt thread in. :eek: Managed to prise the tip of the coil up and pulled it back out. Phew! Recut the thread for the helicoil and washed the hole out with brake cleaner and it worked fine. Lots of faffing...

MOrning All. :D A cool but bright day here. Lots to do today, shopping, Gas refill, wifey to the Drs, car to fix. Have a great day! :D

...I was looking out of my front window yesterday while waiting for herself to return from dropping the g-kids back at my son's and I saw a chap struggling along the street carrying a bag of shopping. He is a bit of a character, always wears shorts, is hunched and bent over and has a huge mane...

Morning All. :D A lovely Spring day out there today. We have Sunshine. :) Have a lovely dy. :D

Thanks. OK, I have a 3-pronged attack. 1. A 5/16 drill & Tap (I would just have to file the hole in the heater take-off flange). 2. A 1/4" helicoil kit is on its way (be here tomorrow). 3. I could drill it and tap it at 8mm and make an 8mm/1/4" stud as above. I am going to use/try them in...

I have bought a 5/16 set to give it a try. ;)