Old Nick
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Interesting point on aftermarket upgrades wasn’t aware of that
Seen a few 2008 registered cars with pre face lift mirrors and grill so some 2008 facelift cars may not be facelift cars - good to know to look
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Seen a few 2008 registered cars with pre face lift mirrors and grill so some 2008 facelift cars may not be facelift cars - good to know to look
Yep!Interesting point on aftermarket upgrades wasn’t aware of that
Seen a few 2008 registered cars with pre face lift mirrors and grill so some 2008 facelift cars may not be facelift cars - good to know to look
There will have been pre facelift models hanging around in stock that got reg'd on 08-onwards plates.
Just for reference, our 2006 X type 2.0 diesel estate is still going strong after 16 years and 154,000 mile. Still gives 50mpg on a run, too.
Everything still works, ice cold aircon, electric everything. Bought 4 years ago for £1300, owes me nothing, and wafts us about in the manner of a gentleman's conveyance. It will, no doubt, blow up tomorrow. If it does I'll go out and get another one.
Everything still works, ice cold aircon, electric everything. Bought 4 years ago for £1300, owes me nothing, and wafts us about in the manner of a gentleman's conveyance. It will, no doubt, blow up tomorrow. If it does I'll go out and get another one.
Old Nick
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That’s the sort of ringing endorsement that makes me happy these are decent cars
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BAD LUCK DUCK
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I've got an issue with one of the bolts on the nearside brake caliper...I've plastered it with wd40 and even had the blow torch on it...It won't budge and looks like its gonna round off...Any ideas...
chas
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Use some diesel as a penetrating oil, wd is shite at that. You could also use an impact driver if you've got one or if you've not use the sliding T bar as the wrench (rather than ratchet) and tap the end with a hammer while applying torque.I've got an issue with one of the bolts on the nearside brake caliper...I've plastered it with wd40 and even had the blow torch on it...It won't budge and looks like its gonna round off...Any ideas...
MartytheMartian
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If you have any ACF-50 soak it in some of that. It's a little known fact that, as well as an anti-corrosion formula it is also a serious penetrator.
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
The bolt is in a recessed area and can only just get a spanner in..no room for anything else..
Whoever done it previously as overtightened everything to a ridiculous level and I've had to replace bolts on other side..
MartytheMartian
Legendary Knight
Doesn't sound good @BAD LUCK DUCK Ring spanner or open ended? You might have a slightly better chance with a good quality ring spanner or socket but it sounds like you may end up needing some specialist help if it's hard to get to and rounds off.
Old Nick
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You’ve clearly got some very posh shops round your way @Public Enemy
No one need look any further than Walkers crisps offerings
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
I did it...blow torch a hammer and twatting a slightly different spanner on it..
Off screwfix to buy replacement bolts...Ain't putting them back on unless I have to and would be on a very temporary basis and would not tighten up..
See what screwfix can do for me...
Let you know what happens lads...cheers...
Old Nick
Legendary Knight
Very glad to hear no mention of the angle grinderI did it...blow torch a hammer and twatting a slightly different spanner on it..
Off screwfix to buy replacement bolts...Ain't putting them back on unless I have to and would be on a very temporary basis and would not tighten up..
See what screwfix can do for me...
Let you know what happens lads...cheers...
Doc Strange
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So there I was expecting the apocalypse to start, so thinking I'd best get in on the 'right' side, I gave all my worldly good away to the poor.
However, my inner il'devil meant I had to tell work what I thought of them so I jacked the job in too.
Bit fucked today tbh!
DS
However, my inner il'devil meant I had to tell work what I thought of them so I jacked the job in too.
Bit fucked today tbh!
DS
Foxy
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Sarky B’stard
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At the risk of teaching Duck to lay eggs.....I did it...blow torch a hammer and twatting a slightly different spanner on it..
Off screwfix to buy replacement bolts...Ain't putting them back on unless I have to and would be on a very temporary basis and would not tighten up..
See what screwfix can do for me...
Let you know what happens lads...cheers...
Just make sure you are using the appropriate grade of bolt for a safety item like brakes/caliper carriers. I'm never sure if their High Tensile is my 8.8 when many brake bolts are 10.9.....
Bolts Grade Strengths Explained
An infographic demonstrating the grades of bolts and their associated strengths.
www.bolts.co.uk
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
I had thought about it to be fair but not got an extension cable that would go that far up the driveVery glad to hear no mention of the angle grinder
Add a smear of copper slip to the new bolts.The bolt is in a recessed area and can only just get a spanner in..no room for anything else..
Whoever done it previously as overtightened everything to a ridiculous level and I've had to replace bolts on other side..
It might not be that the originals were over-tightened. Could just be the environment they were working in? i.e. the heat transfer from the caliper plus mud, salt & cold weather etc etc.
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
Screwfix tried to sell me some shite and the local auto parts was no good either..At the risk of teaching Duck to lay eggs.....
Just make sure you are using the appropriate grade of bolt for a safety item like brakes/caliper carriers. I'm never sure if their High Tensile is my 8.8 when many brake bolts are 10.9.....
Bolts Grade Strengths Explained
An infographic demonstrating the grades of bolts and their associated strengths.
I've had to put the original bolts back on after filing them a bit more to shape...They will be coming back off as soon as I recieved new ones from jaaaaag parts specialist...
