Sadly I can't make it this year

It will struggle more when the fabric is cold and stiff. Make sure you've lubricated both sides of the bottom runners and the chrome bit of the gas struts. Also, I assume that you are running the engine at the same time as raising the roof - the extra electrical power really helps. You do not lubri...

It will struggle more when the fabric is cold and stiff. Make sure you've lubricated both sides of the bottom runners and the chrome bit of the gas struts. Also, I assume that you are running the engine at the same time as raising the roof - the extra electrical power really helps.

I've never tried booking at Searles because they are ridiculously expensive. I've also come across sites that won't take singles but, when I've rung them and explained my age, there has been no problem. I think they are just trying to avoid crowds of teenagers on site. Lots of sites also ban single ...

I vaguely remember the play, but I thought it was Mr Balkenstein and his students did the singing.

Thanks for the update John. Sitting in front of his computer sounds ideal - he would have been happy

He kept his illness very quiet. I guess the album, released 2 days before his death, will soon be number 1 - a very sad loss.

Absolutely gutted
Pat and Ben were always so helpful and friendly to everybody. They were probably the first people to welcome me to the meets and I shall really miss them. Farewell old bugger
Sincere condolences to their family.

cmm303 wrote: Ah yes, the Birmingham screwdriver

Gosh, how posh
During my youth in Brum, they were always known as Brummagem screwdrivers - essential equipment to fix Austin cars and BSA motorbikes

What engine is it, 2litre or V6?

I've never been there, but it seems that I'm a Portugese boozer

Thermostats can easily be ruined when overheating - have you actually checked that it's working?
It sounds as if it could be jammed open, hence low running temperature.

mikeWalsall wrote:Being close to Chrisrmas .. you could try some seal sealer (a seal softener .. same stuff as for auto boxes) .. available from your local car shop .. ebay etc: .. typically made by Lucas .. STP .. Wynnes ..

Cheaper than an exchange rack + labour charges ..

Yep - that worked on mine

That's news to me as well

That's dreadful news Ian She will be sadly missed by me, and the many others that gathered around her and Geoff for a good old chin wag
Sincere condolences to Geoff.