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Author:  MaliA [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 15:49 ]
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I bought a Gun Gum bandage. That should work, right? I will put it over exhaust, then under heatshield to hold it up.
Author:  Mr Burrrrt [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 16:29 ]
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Depends on what part of the exhaust. If it's on the manifold (the front bit), the bandage will burn off quite quickly. It may be possible to get it welded up for a more permanent solution.
Author:  MaliA [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 16:43 ]
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Mr Burrrrt wrote:
Depends on what part of the exhaust. If it's on the manifold (the front bit), the bandage will burn off quite quickly. It may be possible to get it welded up for a more permanent solution.


thanks. I worried about that. It is before the catalytic converter. I could jubilee clip it I guess, then.
Author:  Mr Burrrrt [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 17:25 ]
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I have in the past used jubilee clips, exhaust paste and bits cut from tin cans to repair exhausts. It is how you say? 'A bit of a dodgy bodge' though.
Author:  MaliA [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 17:31 ]
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Mr Burrrrt wrote:
I have in the past used jubilee clips, exhaust paste and bits cut from tin cans to repair exhausts. It is how you say? 'A bit of a dodgy bodge' though.


Yeah. One of the bolts has corroded away. Welding would be the best answer but there is a lack of time. I can probably fashion a fastener for the short term. Unless I ran the car to a shop here, thinking about it.
Author:  MaliA [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 17:45 ]
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Mr Burrrrt wrote:
Depends on what part of the exhaust. If it's on the manifold (the front bit), the bandage will burn off quite quickly. It may be possible to get it welded up for a more permanent solution.


Could I just use resin to attach the two flanges together? Is resin flammable?
Author:  Mr Burrrrt [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 20:06 ]
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Don't know.
Author:  MaliA [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 13:42 ]
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I bought some metal epoxy putty which should be ok as the flanges should not get too hot compared to the pipe I guess.
Author:  Cras [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 13:42 ]
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MaliA wrote:
the flanges should not get too hot compared to the pipe


:hat:
Author:  MaliA [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 13:43 ]
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Cras wrote:
MaliA wrote:
the flanges should not get too hot compared to the pipe


:hat:


right, Russ?
Author:  Mr Russell [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 13:46 ]
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MaliA wrote:
Cras wrote:
MaliA wrote:
the flanges should not get too hot compared to the pipe


:hat:


right, Russ?

:this:
Author:  MaliA [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 13:48 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
MaliA wrote:
Cras wrote:
MaliA wrote:
the flanges should not get too hot compared to the pipe


:hat:


right, Russ?

:this:
Author:  KovacsC [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:21 ]
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Is the MX5 still for sale?
Author:  GazChap [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:29 ]
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Technically, yes, although Trooper has given me an assurance that he'll take it off my hands, so I suppose he has first-dibs - if you (or you know someone) who wants it, let me know the details and I can ask Troops if he's alright with it ;)
Author:  KovacsC [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:39 ]
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GazChap wrote:
Technically, yes, although Trooper has given me an assurance that he'll take it off my hands, so I suppose he has first-dibs - if you (or you know someone) who wants it, let me know the details and I can ask Troops if he's alright with it ;)


My housemate might be interested.
Author:  Cras [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:41 ]
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Uh.....doesn't he have more important things to pay for?
Author:  Trooper [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:41 ]
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Cras wrote:
Uh.....doesn't he have more important things to pay for?


:D
Author:  GazChap [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:51 ]
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Cras wrote:
Uh.....doesn't he have more important things to pay for?

:this: :P
Author:  Trooper [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 16:51 ]
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Is he planning to pay in mountain bikes?
Author:  KovacsC [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 17:18 ]
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Cras wrote:
Uh.....doesn't he have more important things to pay for?


After he has paid me of course.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 17:49 ]
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Did the bike make it back?
Author:  KovacsC [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 18:11 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Did the bike make it back?


*grumble*. Tomorrow!!
Author:  MaliA [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:55 ]
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Well, I was out under the car in the pouring rain this morning. I stuck the resin in and clamped it up which was all OK. 30 mins later, MrsA wanted to go off to see her parents, so I took the clamps off and it held for about 10 seconds before one side unstuck itself. As she really had to go, I've used an mountain bike gear cable to tie it up, and when the car returns I'll do a proper job with the resin because my ear was right below the drain hole, and I didn't have enough time for it to cure properly.
Author:  Bobbyaro [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 17:14 ]
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don't you have two cars?
Author:  MaliA [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 17:16 ]
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Bobbyaro wrote:
don't you have two cars?



Yeah, but the big seat doesn't go in the Ka due to no isofix, and the seat for the Ka is a pain to belt in. And the pushchair probably doens't fit in the boot.

but, yeah, I did suggest it...
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 18:22 ]
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We have a new toy, and very nice it is too.
Author:  DavPaz [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 18:31 ]
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You don't look as I expected
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 18:41 ]
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I don't get to stand next to the new shiny, just take photos :(
Author:  Bobbyaro [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 20:05 ]
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Image
Author:  krazywookie [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:13 ]
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MaliA wrote:
Well, I was out under the car in the pouring rain this morning. I stuck the resin in and clamped it up which was all OK. 30 mins later, MrsA wanted to go off to see her parents, so I took the clamps off and it held for about 10 seconds before one side unstuck itself. As she really had to go, I've used an mountain bike gear cable to tie it up, and when the car returns I'll do a proper job with the resin because my ear was right below the drain hole, and I didn't have enough time for it to cure properly.

Its a good idea to heat the gum to make it set way fasterer. However running the car introduces moisture which is bad. So use mrs A's best hairdrier.
Author:  krazywookie [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:14 ]
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MaliA wrote:
Well, I was out under the car in the pouring rain this morning. I stuck the resin in and clamped it up which was all OK. 30 mins later, MrsA wanted to go off to see her parents, so I took the clamps off and it held for about 10 seconds before one side unstuck itself. As she really had to go, I've used an mountain bike gear cable to tie it up, and when the car returns I'll do a proper job with the resin because my ear was right below the drain hole, and I didn't have enough time for it to cure properly.

Its a good idea to heat the gum to make it set way fasterer. However running the car introduces moisture which is bad. So use mrs A's best hairdrier.
Author:  krazywookie [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 23:10 ]
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BUY MY CAR
Author:  Bobbyaro [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:29 ]
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'Beast of Turin' 28 litre Fiat S76 driven for first time in 100 years.
https://grrc.goodwood.com/festival-of-s ... Mm9EoEv.97

Needs volume!!
Author:  GazChap [ Fri Apr 03, 2015 18:49 ]
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The MX5 has sold - woo!
Author:  Grim... [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 0:13 ]
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To Trooper?
Author:  Trooper [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:58 ]
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Nah, being in the middle of a house move just meant it wasn't possible in the end.
Author:  GazChap [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:54 ]
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Trooper was my "reserve" buyer in the end ;) Chucked an ad up on PistonHeads on Thursday morning and yesterday morning a guy from Cornwall rang and put down a deposit.
Author:  Grim... [ Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:29 ]
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GazChap wrote:
yesterday morning a guy from Cornwall rang and put down a deposit.

:hat:
Author:  GazChap [ Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:11 ]
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:D Mali would be proud.
Author:  MaliA [ Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:53 ]
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GazChap wrote:
:D Mali would be proud.


Funnily enough, I was talking about your mx5 when I was outside a pub in Kernow yesterday
Author:  GazChap [ Tue Apr 07, 2015 21:03 ]
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How did that come up in conversation? :P

Buyer has just been to pick it up, so I'm now back down to two cars and am £1,800 better off. Which is the price I paid for the car - so all's fair in the end!
Author:  Jem [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:34 ]
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Have you found me a car yet? ;)
Author:  Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:39 ]
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Give me a few weeks and I'll be selling a Ford Puma*.

*Assuming it's not in an Armco
Author:  Jem [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:40 ]
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Is it yellow? :D
Author:  Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:42 ]
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No, but Trooper might be selling a yellow one in a few weeks*.

*Assuming it's not in an Armco
Author:  Jem [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:51 ]
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Tempting, but I'm not sure I'd get the kid's car seats + kids in the back of it.

Maybe I should just do a Gaz and have two cars.
Author:  Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:09 ]
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I'm also selling a Jag soon ;)
Author:  DavPaz [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 17:40 ]
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What's the contingency if the Puma carks it in Deutschland?
Author:  Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 17:52 ]
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AA European cover (we'll carry spares with us (or buy stuff we need) and we're not shy with spanners, but if we need something specific we'll call them out). I'm not sure about their policy on dragging them home, though.

Otherwise just point at it, laugh, and cram yourself into the back of a different Puma.
Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 17:54 ]
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Grim... wrote:
we're not shy with spanners

Huh. Curio didn't say he was going.
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