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I thought it was a year?

Q2. I'm going to attempt a repair favour on a mates old 200t. It went in to a stihl dealer for a carb clean and tune, the first day of use the crank shaft snapped!? He has a spares saw and wonders if I could use the shaft out of that, I didn't like to say. He's already got a new seal kit as recommended by the dealer. So, what should I know, any tips, is other damage likely, anything to clean/replace while its in bits? I've done a lot of repairs to 200t's over the years but never gone into their guts before, this is outside my comfort zone but I like a challenge, Please help!

Hello you clever bunch, a couple of questions if I may... 1. Did a bit of logging with my farm boss the other day, the saw is a few years old and only had occasional (every month or two) but regular use; maybe 3 or 4 chains over 5 years, and due another! I know petrol can go stale so only make up a gallon at a time and its usually gone in a month or two, should be ok? Anyway, the other day it struggled to rev well and wasn't keen on cold starting- Revs dipping, cutting out when off the throttle, seemed ok if a little more guttless than normal in bigger wood. The juice is probably 2-3 months old, could this be the problem, or the baking hot weather, or should I look for other problems? (I know fresh juice would be a good idea, but I have nowhere to get rid of 4 litres of 2stroke. Any ideas?)

Picture quality isn't great, and I'm not sure what you're getting at. There looks to be some white fluff (scale insect, Cryptococcus fagisuga?) on the last pic, maybe...

Check the tenancy agreement, or check with the council. Assuming you can demonstrate you're competent I don't expect them to say no...

Or the annoyingly loud Essex girls 'to be fair'

Fantabulous good sir! I sling many thanks and a PM in your general direction...

Hello there Mr Jules, could I be cheeky and ask for a copy too please? Be most appreciated

Hello all, I don't normally get involved in tree related subsidence matters however a family friend has asked for some unofficial advice in how to proceed with a situation. The situation- Some years ago they sold a chunk of their garden to built upon. They had planted some trees along the boundary, they don't know what and the concerned (and persistent) neighbour tells them it is a willow. He also says it could cause subsidence and they must take it down. I don't know what the tree really is, how big or close to the house it is either. I'm not sure how old the new house is, fairly recent in years I think. As far as I am aware there are no signs of movement of the house. Obviously the neighbours can't force them to cut down their own tree. I'm thinking of telling them to inform their neighbour: a. They can't force them to cut down their tree unless it is causing an actionable nuisance. (miscellaneous provisions act?) b. If they believe the house is suffering subsidence they ought to contact their buildings insurance company. As a side note: it is impossible to accurately predict where subsidence may occur. Even when it is present, proving any vegetation is the cause is a lengthy and expensive process! Any thoughts/comments on the above? Things to add/leave? Ps. Finally am I right in thinking houses built to nhbc standards should be, for want of a better word, immune to subsidence even if trees are planted/grown at a later date? Thanks all...

Hansom fungi, what's the plan for the old girl?

Cheers for all the replies yes it is a k series, I'm told 60,000 is about right for head failure, it went at 63! I don't think it was originally laminated, but it is now; it was a proper job by a trusted and experience mechanic so I presume he did it ok. My oil is fine and full, as is what little coolant is left, unlike the gloopy mess they were both in before :eek: I think but can't be sure a new rad installed at the same time, my memory is hazy. Anyway, I feel its probably a bit overdue so going to wait for this rain to stop then run her up and check for leaks. If all goes well I'll change the lot. Thanks again guys...

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Hi all, noticed when filling washer bottle yesterday that my coolant is well below minimum, almost none in the tank! It's a 2001 rover 25 1.4 petrol, the dreaded head gasket went pop <10,000 miles ago. It now has an updated (laminated I think) gasket, so that shouldn't be the source of the leak; oil looks ok too. So before I dig out the haynes and check coolant type etc does anyone have any tips? Common causes of loss on this model maybe? Drain and refill, or just top it up? Cheers in advance, Kev

Interesting, cheers fellas

So that's why you were there!

Another post about paint dots/stickers being used as some sort of 'marker' by unsavory characters reminded me of these... Over the last 5 years, maybe longer, I have noticed small neat piles of what look like chainsaw shavings on the floor. Maybe a handful to each pile. I normally notice several out and about for a few weeks and then none for months. They appear everywhere from residential streets in the town centre to quiet rural roads. Anyone else noticed this? Or know what its about?

Maybe cast your nets in the direction of uktc?

I get the impression from the blurb its not designed as a slack tending pulley, but that its supposed to go on harnesses with a rope bridge. Smooth pulley left to right action and rubbery bits to keep biners in place in holes. Think I'll stick with a simple ring...

Id love to say I'm looking forward to it, but as mentioned a few posts later I now have to work. But thanks all the same! Have a good day

Picus would confirm. Other options include micro drilling, or even simply a thorough vta reading body language, having a probe about and use of a sounding mallet. Why is it necessary to confirm heart rot? Presumably whether or not other branches are likely to fail is the main concern here?

Too much sauce?

Nope, far too large; It's dryads saddle...

Spotted this whi

Oooo. Pretty

Ditto those sentiments