TAFKARM Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Got the MOT due on the daily shortly, so thought I'd tackle a few jobs. Got the front discs and pads done in the rain on the drive. Snapped a bolt off in the caliper. Started on the rears, get the caliper off to discover its seized to b*******y. Of course I can't get a new caliper because the motor factor is shut, so I need to put the old one back on. Only it won't go back on and the caliper won't wind back. goodness me. After much swearing, shivering and a bit of lateral thinking finally managed to get it back on before it went dark. New caliper on order, £80. Cheers. Did manage to fix my windscreen wipers though (broken connecting rod from the snow a few weeks back) Need to figure out why the horn isn't working too. Meanwhile, the deathfield sits languishing in the garage with a gearbox issue when what I really want to be doing is fixing that so I can go for a drive!! Quote
WINGNUT Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 I fix cars all day long and things like this happen regular the problem is with cars now is everythings made of cheap nasty crud and charged at top prices! Feel for ya mate Quote
Norman Verona Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 I had similar problem on the Audi A6 rear caliper. The bleed nipple pulled the alloy out with it when I undid. So I drilled and tapped it larger and made a new nipple. It just tore the ali out as I tightened it. New caliper at a big price. Never mind it keeps the repairers busy. Quote
WINGNUT Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Prime example that! German engineering high price and probably some of the cheapest quality Quote
alexander72 Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Russ, I recommend henry westons oak aged cider 8.2% cider...... Quote
Norman Verona Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Wingnut, I think they may be made in the UK by Girling (or whatever they call themselves now) Quote
TAFKARM Posted March 16, 2013 Author Posted March 16, 2013 Good shout, but I've already cracked open an Asahi Quote
TAFKARM Posted March 16, 2013 Author Posted March 16, 2013 I've just started a course on reverse origami actually, I can't wait to see how it unfolds. 3 Quote
alexander72 Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 That is a cracker,,, veyr good russ. I like the canadian one liner comedian....... Quote
TAFKARM Posted March 16, 2013 Author Posted March 16, 2013 Ive heard he collects empty bottles...which sounds so much better than alcoholic doesn't it? Quote
DerekJ Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 The only thing worse than trying to deal with siezed bolts is dealing with them with the rain dripping down your neck! Quote
Mid life crisis Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Russ, I recommend henry westons oak aged cider 8.2% cider...... Henry Westons oak aged 8.2% cider.... :love: Possibly the Champagne of ciders from Morrisons :) :) Quote
martyblues Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 If it ain't goin right, give up for the day. Piece of p*** tomorrow. Going for glass of red NOW!!! Quote
WINGNUT Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Wingnut, I think they may be made in the UK by Girling (or whatever they call themselves now) I want to believe you! but didnt Mrs Thatcher see to the last of production in th Uk lol! Quote
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