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by Mc Tool
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 Inserts
Replies: 1
Views: 52

Re: 2.8 Inserts

I have "normal " struts on my car , with 2" lowered springs ( 145lb ) and I have short inserts ( Gaz ) because I learnt that lesson with my Escort , standard length inserts wouldnt retain the springs on full extension. I dunno about Bilstiens , you might get away with it but even if y...
by Mc Tool
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:08 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The beauty of Vinyl...
Replies: 6
Views: 93

Re: The beauty of Vinyl...

and while Im being honest , I have always liked " behind blue eyes " but never knew it was the Who until about a year ago, didnt know "dream on " was Aerosmith either ( cant stand that Steve Tyler ) Dude looks like a lady had to be about him :D I thought it was Led Zep. :roll:
by Mc Tool
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The beauty of Vinyl...
Replies: 6
Views: 93

Re: The beauty of Vinyl...

Never been a great fan of the who , but I did just now google the album and played real me , just on the laptop so I need to feed it thru the stereo to hear the bass everyone is raving about . :D
by Mc Tool
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 310

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

Removing a motor is usually not as hard as one would think . I had major problems with the ring gear on my mk1 Escort . The ring gear kept "walking " off the flywheel , by the time I had sussed it I could drive in to the shed and 20mins later the engine and gearbox was on the floor . I had...
by Mc Tool
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Did this man forget to take his brain medicine?
Replies: 10
Views: 148

Re: Did this man forget to take his brain medicine?

Ok , this might not work on your her indoors but when faced with such challenges I tend to go to the sorts of places one might find old oak furniture that can be converted . Old drinks cabernets and radiograms ( for example ) make great looking and functional storage 909.jpg This would hold a fair b...
by Mc Tool
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:42 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Did this man forget to take his brain medicine?
Replies: 10
Views: 148

Re: Did this man forget to take his brain medicine?

Fordoholic Nick wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:04 pm

Wonder how much it's priced for the rest of us... :lol:

No point in goin there Nick , you just blew your gold on a stereo :lol: :lol:
by Mc Tool
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:13 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 310

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

cambelts on any transverse engined car :evil: ..... like dont overtighten the engine mount bolt so the head subsequently breaks off and goes round the crank pulley immediately destroying the new belt , and then dont look at the new hole punched in the bottom of the belt cover by the escaping bolt he...
by Mc Tool
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 372

Re: First drive in an MG

Thanks guys and Nick. Yep NZ is grand so far. Have kept my eyes peeled for Mr McTool but no sightings as yet! Have spotted the odd classic, mainly souped up 40s pick ups but a Minor 1000, Rover P5, early Beetle, early Thunderbird and Ranchero Ute have had us pointing out the window going ooh look! ...
by Mc Tool
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 372

Re: First drive in an MG

Yeah but those sorts of things get worse as we get older........3 things I always get wrong Grabbing the wrong keys for the vehicle I intend to drive ( cars and quads ) even tho they are deliberately different One quad has the gears "all down " and the other is "all up " ( nothin...
by Mc Tool
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 276

Re: MK1 on ebay

Probly easier to just get another one ....if you still can . :) What another car? Bit drastic! :xd: Well pbar, needs must an all that :lol: Nah , I meant the sunroof , but if I did have to get a whole nother car........I can here her now "well that worked out suspiciously well .......didnt it ...
by Mc Tool
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

Ah ha ! I think :? :lol:
by Mc Tool
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:00 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 276

Re: MK1 on ebay

I'd guess that a previous owner may have had one of those universal glass pop-up sunroofs fitted when they were all the rage in the 70s and 80s. Andrew. Thats where Im at , mine has a who knows what type of aftermarket sunroof . Its been behaving but it will have to go as its getting old . Probly e...
by Mc Tool
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 372

Re: First drive in an MG

I have a 2003 toyota Rav4 , 2l auto awd , I have it because we go places ( fishing ) we just wouldnt get to in an ordinary car , traction wise and ground clearance , and we tow the boat into some of these places , and often these places dont have a ramp for launching so its off a sandy/gravely beach...
by Mc Tool
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 372

Re: First drive in an MG

The most egregious thing to me about modern vehicles is that they are so difficult to fix by the owner. Well, that and the arsenals of sensors and cameras helping accustom us to this Orwellian nightmare of indiscriminate surveillance we're walking into. yeah but ........the young ones seem to have ...
by Mc Tool
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 372

Re: First drive in an MG

Hi Peter Hope you guys have a lovely holiday mate. NZ looks an absolutely stunning country to visit. Some are lucky enough to live there !! 😊 Thanks guys and Nick. Yep NZ is grand so far. Have kept my eyes peeled for Mr McTool but no sightings as yet! Have spotted the odd classic, mainly souped up ...
by Mc Tool
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

nemo wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:49 pm
I have a light in my other car which comes on if the fan activates: on the motorway the bulb will glow slightly as the wind is turning the fan blades (and a dynamo is just a motor in reverse)
There must be other issues for that to happen :D
by Mc Tool
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:19 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 276

Re: MK1 on ebay

Id say poor sunroof repair . If you look in the pic prior to the one with the cracks it sorta looks like the roof profile is wrong ..... like someone used a bit of flat sheet to fill the sunroof hole . :)
by Mc Tool
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri For Life
Replies: 11
Views: 191

Re: Capri For Life

While it is nice that the car has a bit of an iconic thing going on and turned up on this bag ...........but look at it ...guys , I mean how gay do you wanna look :xd: :P . I aint saying I wouldnt buy one , being Capri an all , but you would never see me within 20 feet of it in public :lol: I'll ha...
by Mc Tool
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri For Life
Replies: 11
Views: 191

Re: Capri For Life

Looks like Scooby Doo's bag :D
by Mc Tool
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri For Life
Replies: 11
Views: 191

Re: Capri For Life

While it is nice that the car has a bit of an iconic thing going on and turned up on this bag ...........but look at it ...guys , I mean how gay do you wanna look :xd: :P . I aint saying I wouldnt buy one , being Capri an all , but you would never see me within 20 feet of it in public :lol: