Clive Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 9 hours ago, Pedro said: That's probably what I meant. Except involving just the heads done and not the pistons. In the 1960,s, and 1970,s, in the era of crap engines, crap petrol and inefficient ignition systems a De Coke was almost basis maintenance. My dad did his cars at 50,000 miles, took the head off, De Coke the head and valves too, and lap them in again, and clean the piston crowns, but on those cars it was easy to do, and only took a couple of hours to complete. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 1 hour ago, Clive said: In the 1960,s, and 1970,s, in the era of crap engines, crap petrol and inefficient ignition systems a De Coke was almost basis maintenance. My dad did his cars at 50,000 miles, took the head off, De Coke the head and valves too, and lap them in again, and clean the piston crowns, but on those cars it was easy to do, and only took a couple of hours to complete. I remember my Dad doing that to his 850 Mini Van. There was a noticeable improvement afterwards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 1 minute ago, Saul said: I remember my Dad doing that to his 850 Mini Van. There was a noticeable improvement afterwards As said, on the OHV engines it was very easy to do, and as you say, they benefitted from the procedure, but many other things were easy (with some mechanical knowledge) to do, plenty of room in the engine bay to work, clutch replacement was a couple of hours job on rear wheel drive cars......I once had to scrap a Ford Mondeo (it was old and battered anywsy) I found out it was a Dual Mass clutch (expensive at the time) and only way to replace it was to remove the engine and gearbox in 1 unit, I had neither the tools or facilities to do it, so scrapped it and bought another banger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 1 minute ago, Clive said: As said, on the OHV engines it was very easy to do, and as you say, they benefitted from the procedure, but many other things were easy (with some mechanical knowledge) to do, plenty of room in the engine bay to work, clutch replacement was a couple of hours job on rear wheel drive cars......I once had to scrap a Ford Mondeo (it was old and battered anywsy) I found out it was a Dual Mass clutch (expensive at the time) and only way to replace it was to remove the engine and gearbox in 1 unit, I had neither the tools or facilities to do it, so scrapped it and bought another banger. Yeah I grew up in a bangernomics household. My Dad always bought crap cars but always managed to keep them going until they practically dissolved. It was only in his 50's that he actually bought some decent cars as he just couldn't be arsed with make do and mend anymore. Plus things were getting more and more complicated. I'm afraid that's where I am now, I don't want a project bike ever again I just want to press the button and ride. I don't mind servicing but that's about it now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 11 hours ago, Pedro said: That's probably what I meant. Except involving just the heads done and not the pistons. trade it in ..get a van 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 @Saul... It was not till the wife won the Postcode lottery that we got a new ish (3 year old Dacia) car, apart from a couple of company cars in the 1990.s, the Dacia is now 13 years old, so I am back to owning a banger again. How much longer will I have the Dacia it depends how much the VED costs next year, I keep hearing of horror stories that it may double in price I don't want (another ) project bike, maybe a 125cc Chinky to tinker with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 21 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Bruised both shins it did bloody hurt and in work last week i twatted the left shin on the vans tow bar right on the bruise and later on the large stainless steel instrument i was carrying swung down and twatted the other shin, six30 is right i'm like a frank Spencer reincarnated Accident looking for a place to happen... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 Today I have been mostly taking up our rotten old decking. It was becoming dangerous so had to go plus the plan is to build a decent sized bike storage shed and a smaller deck or patio to sit out on during the good weather. Rain stopped play but a start has been made. The only thing that has survived is some stainless screws. Did I mention I hate doing this sort of stuff 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 22 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Bruised both shins it did bloody hurt and in work last week i twatted the left shin on the vans tow bar right on the bruise and later on the large stainless steel instrument i was carrying swung down and twatted the other shin, six30 is right i'm like a frank Spencer reincarnated Sounds like you need to stay home in bed. But you'd end up wrapping a sheet around your head and suffocating.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 Certain days I wish I was my Dog...not a care in world..no stress...lol. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 Had another play with the 3 wheeled BMW thing today. They've been trying to start it with out success. I get there and I can see petrol dripping out of an exhaust joint where the front pipes meet the silencer. Flooded I suspect. It seems the previous owner, who put it together, had a petrol tank leak and opted for one of these tank sealing kits. Don't think it got on to well with our new petrol as it seems to have softened again and gone through the whole system gumming up the injectors as they now drip with out power. Then back to the shed. Still trying to get that bloody shock to bits and make a throttle/oil pump cable out of the old one and a new which as usual was nothing like the original. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 3 hours ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: Certain days I wish I was my Dog...not a care in world..no stress...lol. Give him/her a hug, every day. I lost my dog after almost 13 and a half years last week, Im still heartbroken about it. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 24 minutes ago, Nute said: Give him/her a hug, every day. I lost my dog after almost 13 and a half years last week, Im still heartbroken about it. gutted for you , its heartbreaking ... my dogs health is not so good now .... im dreading when that day comes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 28 minutes ago, Six30 said: gutted for you , its heartbreaking ... my dogs health is not so good now .... im dreading when that day comes. Thanks, it's so sad that they have such short lives. He passed away in my arms last Monday but I keep expecting to see him come into the room, and then I remember. I still get broken up about it. I hope yours gives you many more years of love. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 1 hour ago, Nute said: Give him/her a hug, every day. I lost my dog after almost 13 and a half years last week, Im still heartbroken about it. Mine is 12 I think...I'll have to check with the boys for her exact age...she's deaf and her eyes have cataract...sorry to hear about your Dog...it's my fourth dog that I've seen come and go...such a short life span...I keep telling myself it will be my last dog after this one...but I'll probably end up getting another one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 12F / -11 C today with 13 inches of new white stuff so far and it's still coming down. I'll be out on the driveway if anyone needs me .... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 And just like That... Winter is HERE... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Woke up to 17F here....but no snow yet. Gotta take the Equinox in for an oil change today...that way it's documented for the "Forever Warranty" that we have on it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 My American relatives from New York are asking me if they can immigrate to Canada and if I'd be willing to take them in until they find a place to live...I had to tell them to just fuck off..lol.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 I've been to Talgarth to collect this today , pretty good for £953 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 10 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I've been to Talgarth to collect this today , pretty good for £953 Pretty hard price negotiations going on before they agreed to meet more or less halfway between 955 and 950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 51 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I've been to Talgarth to collect this today , pretty good for £953 Looks a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: I've been to Talgarth to collect this today , pretty good for £953 What do you intend to do with the bike @boboneleg? Apart from ride it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 2 hours ago, Pedro said: Pretty hard price negotiations going on before they agreed to meet more or less halfway between 955 and 950 Nah ! it was an eBay auction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 57 minutes ago, Clive said: What do you intend to do with the bike @boboneleg? Apart from ride it. Nothing mate , I won it for my boss. he will service it , new tyres and use it as a track day bike when he's instructing . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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