PeteB
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Just got in from my first, necessary, visit to Loughborough town centre. Pubs getting ready, orderly queues outside of places, one way alley ways and lots of social distancing. Quite intimidating. Went to the bank and got away quickly....to think that there is nothing to stop people who want to shop, drink or eat out, coming to Loughborough from Leicester except for their conscience, commitment and consideration. All of which are 'C' words.
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You are so right Gary, it being over is just the initial hump of infectious ness which the NHS couldn't manage. We now have the temporary super hospitals than can cope better with the number of idiots who think they are above heading advice, are aware that their god will protect them and Boris has to pay......sad. so truly sad.
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It isn't helpful to blame anyone except the public in my opinion. We know that this virus can easily kill but we blame the government and Boris for spreading it. We blame the government for the lack of resources to provide NHS care but the public spread the disease by ignoring the advice of stay at home, don't mix with people outside of your house and wash your hands properly and regularly. The virus hasn't gone away, just because you haven't caught it yet, doesn't mean that it is safe to ignore what you gave been told!
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Apparently not. Registered, taxed, insured as a commercial vehicle. I know someone who got a spec'ed up T5 Synchro/4motion van with 2nd row of seats for family use and despite being very sweet, is classed/registered as a van and commercial rule apply!
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If you are alive, you can rebuild. If you are dead? People can remember you at another, more appropriate time.
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Same as the various protesters, beach goers, liverpool fans etc. Forget that there is a serious killer pandemic and do what they want to do!
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Took saturday afternoon and most of Sunday with a few breaks for tea and weather. Awfully fiddly, you just need patience and stamina to keep going! Had a couple of brittle pipes break which I could repair and I had the middle leak off break so I've to replace the whole leak off hose system as you cannot get the individual parts (so I was told). Ordered a Britpart replacement via mail order. Interestingly, the three main dealers in this area were either closed, or never answered the phone. Their webpage didn't really mention their parts departments either....
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I got a speed awareness course recently for doing 60mph on a single carriageway A road in Lincolnshire. The ticket was 60 in a 50, automatic camera, Ford Ranger crewcab. You have a good point on the BIK.
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As a 'commercial' you can get the vat back which amounts to a 20% discount. But as a commercial vehicle, you have different speed limits too! I think your insurance is possibly dearer tha soc, dom and pleasure too!
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Lockheed 3245-812C, fitted to Transit, Bedford CF, Triumph Stag, Austin Princess and possibly LandRover eyeball accounts. Twin piston, non sliding type.
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Some Rimmer stuff is keenly priced and other stuff needs a chair!
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The drainage issue at this end of the estate is an ongoing issue unfortunately. Done wrong in the first instance, never put right and never will be! To STWA and the LA, the cost/benefit ratio doesn't work. A couple of inconvenienced households get fobbed off. They have fitted a NRV on my property in the sewers, fitted blockage alarms, blamed each other for the issue, denied responsibility, blamed wet wipes, the "once in 50 year storm", climate change and a host of other factors! I got told to email pictures to 7 people in different departments every time my drive flooded, then got asked to stop sending them as I was being a nuisance. Local MP, local Councillor, town council, flood line, highways and local borough council......... Now, the might do something but it joins the list and time isn't of the essence....
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The pistons had a very minor or spot of corrosion on one, and a rust scab on the seal. The other popped out with compressed air but a damaged lip from belting it when the brakes locked on. Bigg Red in Worcester have a kit for £50 while a Chinese copy is over the £100 from local shop. Rimmer brothers have remanufactured units at £60 exchange! While I like to repair things - that is a 'no brainer'. Btw, Rimmer Bros sell English car parts and the same unit was Triumph Stag amongst other things!
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I'm after a seal kit and piston for a Transit caliper. Lockheed number says it is 70's-80's version, probably used in similar aged Bedford, Land-Rover and Austin stuff. Anyone got a lead? Local parts counter seem to think that I'm a dinosaur for doing DIY fixes rather than just buying a new caliper!
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Or an old one! Everyone I've had has gained me more experience and knowledge on how to fix stuff!
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I see that the algorithm has censored you. 16 stars? Quite a big word. I'm not clever enough to work that out babe.....
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It seems that they cross the boundary to next door, catches two house and heads down the garden, across the green space and into the brook. It isn't clearly recorded on maps apparently. They are going to send a jetting truck to try and blow it through. But, they doubt that they will have any success. Mire storms and floods forecast for Friday so I'm off to get two drain bungs to fit a 2.5 inch diameter drain! The neighbours wont appreciate it but I've had enough of having a wet garage! I got to put the gearbox back in the toy car again and ain't doing it in the damp!
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Parts ordered! New seals for the injectors but didn't bother with bolts. Will google torque settings before I start. I changed the alternator and that was a right ball ache, even more so as the excited cable was too short and bust!
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Believe it or not, I did that and they said that there was no better deal to be had out of them. I asked to be put through to the department that takes the 30 day notice and got told to get my confirmation date from the new supplier first! I tried (for the first time ever) to get a better tariff from E.On on my energy bill. If I swapped, I could get my bill down by £400+. Their customer services suggested that their online tariff was better than going through the call centre. They could save me £120, but just suggested that I go elsewhere for anything better! I have....
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Loving the poverty spec cab!
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Seems my Disco 4 has the inlet gremlin. Garage used plastic glue to seal the split but the advice was repair could be £400 or so or change it? Lots of bits to get off, three injectors to come out, change the plastic manifold and replace injectors etc. Anyone done this as a DIY? Sounds feasible to me, best part of a weekend. Anyone got any knowledge of injectors and removal from a Disco? I have heard of horror stories of them being locked in etc.....
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I remember your old yard Ian, that was a smelly dive then! QTS moved in after you, had a decent spot but had to spend loads and I mean loads....
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Who's Entry Level Tracked 6" Chipper Would Buy and Why?
PeteB replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Large equipment
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I scan photos with my printer and they come out okay! Easier and better quality than trying to take digital photos of old pictures!
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I signed with BT in the end, I hope they are better than last attempt! On a similar note, I actually looked at my combined energy bill for the first time in years. The leaflet about changing tariffs and saving money piqued my interest. If I moved, I could save myself £400 on what I'm currently paying! I phoned the E.On call centre and the Asian sounding lady offered me her best deal which would save me £4 per month! She suggested that their online deals where fair better - that will save £6 per month! It seems that they cannot be that enthusiastic so I'm going to swap.
