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    I know this Is an old thread but i thought i'd add a bit of info. Our MK6 transit clutch was on its last legs with poor clutch/gear selection and a bad vibration through the transmission and the van was eating a starter every year. We've removed the DMF and gone to a solid mass flywheel and standard clutch. The vibration has gone and now changes gear like new. Plus hopefully the starter motors will last a bit longer. Our mechanic reckoned it was one of the worst DMF's he'd seen as it had completely collapsed. If your van is experiencing similar issues then have a look at the clutch. Total cost £400.
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    It does depend on the level of each individual company. Commercial mowers/tractors run upwards of 40k but then on the arb side mogs and tracked chippers run into high numbers as well.....
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    I tend to agree with this. It's possible to exceed £400 booked value if working at a few sites in one day but if on one site then more in line with the above. To price up work at £400 per day for regular GM is good going if you can get it.....
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    Nice one.....
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    Yep... Good comment. If you find you're working weekends, etc all the time and don't see the family much then maybe it might help to take on some help during the week.
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    Hi Shaun. I know first hand about this subject.. best thing is get a hospital referrel to see a hospital consultant. They know the symptons, side effects and what possibly can be done. With UC the large colon ulcerates and can ruture causing blood poisoning which i'm sure you know what that leads to. This is a serious condition and must be looked at by professionals. Trouble is its such a sensitive subject and very difficult to talk about. It usually gets to critical level before its faced up to.... Good luck chap...
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    Excellent post. We run honda and kaaz 21" rollers and i'd agree with all of the above although we've yet to bust a gearbox.
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    If your reputation is good in the area is will precede you and stand you in good stead for getting the job.... I'll always wait for a known quantity rather than go cheaper for a new outfit....
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    I go along with the OP. i've lost count of the amount of domestic jobs i've agreed and completed verbally, no paperwork, signature, only one i can think of we didn't get paid for. Granted these days we operate with all the paperwork in place but mostly because we've moved over to the commercial sector. Someone mentioned earlier that half the reason we don't realise we're being duped is because we think honestly. Spot on!
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    Sorry to hear that. How did they get in?
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    2 years to get paid.. thats crazy... I remember we did a landscape planting job for a large contruction firm. After 90 days waiting we told them we'd remove the plants... Got paid after that....
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    Well found...
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    Be fully insured and trained, have a transparent H & S poilcy and working system. Once you've done all that ring your local councils and try to speak to the procurement department. If you do manage to get thro and then get on to their supplier list then well done. Councils are all about paperwork/regulations. You'll find that councils already have working relationships with approved Tree Surgeons and breaking on to that market might be tough...
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    christmas

    Warners replied to batwomen's topic in General chat

    Completely agree......
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    top video... and to say you're a very competent climber....
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    Indeed. A lot of younger folk won't know the story of the christmas day truce so if the film does nothing else but remind people of the human side of conflict it gets my vote....
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    Thats a really good story.
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    Used to be in a work sydicate, didn't win, left work, played on my own, didn't win. So now i put cash into premium bonds. At least that way i get to keep the stake money......!
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    Always try to haggle the price down... although i wouldn't accept it from a customer...
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    Iveco Daily

    Warners replied to thetoolnut's topic in Arb-Trucks

    We like ours, 35c12. 2.3 diesel... good on fuel and goes well... cheap feel to cab like others have said but hey its a work truck...!
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    Hi mate.. Whats the ebay listing number... Or stick a link up.
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    New machinery and vehicles means warranty cover which is always good and to finance a purchase means that your capital stays in the bank which again is no bad thing.
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    Yep... any solid shaft strimmer will take a hedge cutter head as long as the metal tube fits....
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    The later versions of the 08s had a chainbrake fitted. The early ones are collectors items these days.... check out ebay. You might make a few quid....
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    If any ones interested we're selling our CS100.....

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