andyjudge

Its not rally GB, its Rally around a couple of forests in Wales. Rally GB was when it covered all GB & spectating involved a 1500 mile marathon. Those were the days

Right Filling in the Survey now & what's more our local MP is the minister for the natural Natural Environment and Fisheries, what's more he happens to know us as well so email off to him as well. This Govt... needs to get away from sitting on the green bandwagon like the last shower, Global Warming is part of the natural cycle of thing's & we ain't gonna do a jot to stop it. Killing off Forest rallying is going to impact on Thousands of jobs in the motorsport industry, let alone all the money that rallies generate for local busineses when they happen as well as getting thousands of people out into the great outdoors. Yes the tracks get a bit cut up but the rally does pay for the use of the roads & this includes contributions to the repairs. Without forest rallying where would we ever get another British Champion ? The front running teams would move away as there's no point being UK based if they can't test so we loose those jobs & all of the technical knowledge & innovation that goes with it. As for the environmental impact look at the damage that the Ramblers cause in areas such as the lakes ? There's no way that a couple of rallies a year could blight the landscape like the hoards ascending the hills. Right Rant over best go answer the survey now before its too late.

If I were you first stop would be a change of Coolant with a flush, it can get pretty manky when old (I know mine did) Then maybe get a garage to do a sniff test to check for combustion gasses in the coolant afterwards. What's the underside of the oil cap like ?

Comment on the BBC site was they need to save money - Well I'm no economist but getting rid of some of the high earners within the organisation will save far more than chopping a popular sport & will ensure high viewer levels. I can just see it now SKY will get the most popular races & those with the most interest ie Season Start & Season Finishers, meaning that in order to keep up to date the fan has to shell out the cash. BBC need to look at their viewer figures & cut some of the C4ap that they currently show to fringe viewers eg... BBC4 - Can't remember ever seeing anything on it worth watching, some of the multitude of fringe radio stations to name but a few. What they also don't seem to figure is that to watch the whole season you need Sky subscription, If I'm paying a fourtune for that subscription then I'm going to watch the race on SKY as a) I've paid for it & I want the same content & feel for the program for each race so in the long run the Beeb loose out

Jeez, what an eye opener Surgical instruments made in slum workshops & then sold as top quality goods made in UK using german steel. Instruments with burrs, pit's to harbour germs etc.... What is the UK coming to. If I go in for an op think I'll stick the old kitchen devils through the dishwasher on a hot wash & take them in for the docs to use.

Hope they catch the scum who did this to you & give them a punishment that fits the crime. The countries getting worse by the day & can't see anything improving. Glad nobody was in to confront them, at least you're all OK Andy

What's next ? Trouble is the tamper proof plates are all very well but its the poor law abiding motorist gets hit with the bill for replacing them each time a scroat tries nicking them.

As everyone else has said get the hoover out & also make sure that you're not blocking any vents.

Big Pond required Mum & Dad's was at least 3 1/2 ft deep & held c2500Gallons, mind you the largest Koi were about 2ft long. You will need a good filter, Pump & UV to keep the water clean & clear, we were advised to get a filter & pump that would cope with a pond up to 4000 gallons & it kept the water crystal clear. The largest Koi pond I've ever seen (Is in fact local to here) is about 3m Deep 10m long & 3m Wide, the chap had an issue with his filter system last year so we did a dive in it for him, it was crystal clear & held about 100 fish up to about 3ft long & as to value lets just say a dealer would owe you if you traded one in for a yr old impreza, he went to Japan twice a year to personally choose fish. The owner wasn't short of a bob or to though he had a V nice car collection as well.

Mmm Nice Looks like a nice project for me if I can source a spare set of wheels to put onto mine whilst work in progress.

I was advised a small wipe of sealent all around the gasket prior to refitting, just a wipe though. Here's the guide I was pointed at on how to do it Replace Rocker Gaskets Will be attempting mine in the next couple of weeks as both of mine are leaking but not massivly

Agree totally on the potholes front, Here in West Berks their no longer potholes in a lot of places but craters. Think its all a govt scheme in fact to get us all into 4x4's so that they rip us off even more with the road tax & Fuel duty. Mmm Road tax, wasn't that bought in all those many years ago to help maintain & fund roads maint. & development Ooo sory must be mistaken I've given up reporting potholes as nothing ever gets done

V power or Tescos 99 for me, also gives me an extra 50odd miles to the tank over 97 Octane blends & about 80Miles over 95 octane. 99MY UK Classic

However this years stats will show that very few people died on the roads down to the high price of petrol meaning people are reduced to horse & cart.

Price of Fuel is crazy now & from what I can see is only going to get worse. Scoob is now only a weekend car (although off the road at the mo) but at this rate I may have to consider selling. Luckily new job is an easy train commute to work which is only £100 a month, but i wonder how soon it'll be until the train companies hike there prices due to the rise in prices. When's it gonna stop ?

Hopefully the weather will be a bit better this year, god is was cold & wet in 2010. Also I'm hoping the organisers have sorted the landing issue this year as well.

I got a killer deal on a canon 400D in Jessops a couple of years back as it was a discontinued model. Wouldn't worry about the model being last year's lenses etc.. are all interchangeable ( between same manufacturers bodies) I would recommend taking out the extended warrenty/Insurance for £15 (what I paid) it ensures if it gets broken its either repaired or replaced with the current model. If Jessops offer a bag with the deal see if you can trade up for a bigger one ( I didn't & had to buy another after a couple of months)

I can give a big to Colin at ignition, he's just sorted me out a new clutch, rear main oil seal & inspection plate, steering rack Gaiters, MOT & 4 wheel alignment for a far better price than anywhere else. Cars now transformed & pulling like a train again. He also spent a goodly time passing on some helpful hints & tips around replacing rocker cover gaskets, which is the next job on my list. Andy

Sorry we've been unable to get there again. Will put the next one on the calendar & try our very hardest to get to it Would be good to catch up with everyone again. Andy & George

Glad you've found the problem & its an easy fix I had a bearing go on that side as well but that manifested itself as a mettalic clunk only when going around right hand bends Andy

Indeed they are but you can still get icing in the throttle body I guess, I know years ago my old MG Maestro (Twin Carb Monster) used to get issues with icing in the winter although it was more of a refusing to run issue that throtle sticking open. Glad it all ended OK though

Was with Admiral last year £440 with all mods declared insurde for 20K miles a yr + business use Full NCB & no points Renewal came through at £780 when I phoned to question it they requoted me £810.... Now switched to the Aviva deal & back to £460 Pays to shop around, loyalty gives you nowt these days Andy

Spotted Saturday 13th November 1 Blue & 1 Gun Metal Wagon parked on somebodies driveway in South Thatcham Seen when dropping my son off to a Birthday Party. Bit more of a Clue for you - Your Neighbours name is Paul Oh & years ago I used to live in house number 25 Andy

Hi Col, Big 'D' has had a number of RR runs at Subaru 5 U so should be able to give the lowdown. Check out the 30 odd page discussion on the 'other' forum about it. Andy

We're going to have to skip this one I'm afraid. Just been told we've got tickets to see the X factor tomorrow night & have to be at Wembley for about 2pm Have fun though Andy