The mechanic knows when to strike...

[Bailes1992]

Had some work done on the 406 in March before I got rid, new UJ in the steering column, new track rod ends and wheel alignment.
Usually I have to remind him to bill me, but this time I forgot.
A bill turned up today for it

[lozz]

Not long off christmas, iguess hes calling in Bills to get ready for the christmas time off,

Must be old skool mech if there running Tabs /slates,

[Bailes1992]

Not long off christmas, iguess hes calling in Bills to get ready for the christmas time off,

Must be old skool mech if there running Tabs /slates,

Proper old school mechanic. Semi retired, works from his garage. The garage is almost as big as his house!

Usually I have to chase him up for bills but as I got the new car I totally forgot Abit annoying but such is life!

[jasper5]

Old school, like me

The worst thing about the job is chasing up payment, can be a real pain

I'm out £80 for one job plus £70 for another, but I've been out up to a grand at some point for several weeks...when I used to do the fleet work.

[Bailes1992]

He's great for servicing and most stuff on the car.
But my car is still going to to Ford to have the two timing belts done I don't think I could trust anyone else with the job, especially as I have that bloody belt in an oil jacuzzi or some nonsense.

[jasper5]

The top timing belt is a very easy job, but I've never done the oil bath one.

It would be interesting to see a how-to.

BTW, I intend to let my son take over from me soon, I'll just be his mentor, I'm 60 next year and don't want to be crawling under cars much.

[lozz]

The top timing belt is a very easy job, but I've never done the oil bath one.

It would be interesting to see a how-to.

BTW, I intend to let my son take over from me soon, I'll just be his mentor, I'm 60 next year and don't want to be crawling under cars much.

Ihope u enjoy the break from the cars jasper5.

ive not touched a spanner in over amonth or so Due to arthritis, idont miss it,
iwill let someone else get full of oil

[Bailes1992]

Oil oil bath belt is just like a timing chain. There is no difference between the chain and the belt.



Other than the fact one cassette has a chain and another a belt. At least if it is taken to ford the belt is warrantied for the 10yrs/125k.

[steve_earwig]

[lozz]