Clearance Sale?

[Jakko]

Just done a google search for a 17mm flex head ratchet spanner to help replace my engine mounts. One of the top hits was Halfords that had an on line price of just £3. I reserved it for collection from my local store and they called a few minutes later to let me know it was ready. They told me that the in store price was still a shade under £16 and they didn't know which items had been included in the on line clearance sale.

Happy hunting.

[Jakko]

Update: that's the best £3 I have spent for quite some time. Got on both engine mount nuts with no problem once the hockey sticks and decat pipes were moved for access. Had to leave the job unfinished for now, but tomorrow should see both mounts replaced.

[S2Andy]

Thanks for the tip. Just ordered a 17mm and 15 mm. I suspect stock is low as have to travel to next town. Cheers.

[fatboychim]

Good shout, just did my engine mounts and ground my 17mm ratchet spanner in half, flexi-head will work better. Thanks

[ridds]

2 tool boxes and the socket set bundle doesn't look bad for the price too!

[Jakko]

Update: got the new mounts fitted and now I really do have clearance. . Between my sump and ARB where there was none before. Whoop-de-do. Next job is the last stubborn bolt on my near side manifold. Isn't responding to tact and diplomacy, so gonna have to get mean with it so I can change the blowing gasket.

[Griffinr]

Jakko said:

Update: got the new mounts fitted and now I really do have clearance. . Between my sump and ARB where there was none before. Whoop-de-do. Next job is the last stubborn bolt on my near side manifold. Isn't responding to tact and diplomacy, so gonna have to get mean with it so I can change the blowing gasket.

Don't get too mean as it will shear off. Lots of penetrating oil and wiggle back and forth. A sharp tap on the head can sometimes help.
rob.

[Jakko]

Thanks for your post Rob. I have tried the usual gentle approach with no luck. It is the near side rearmost top bolt and you cannot get a socket or ring spanner on it due to the proximity of the pipe bend. I have ground a ring spanner down with no luck. I have been soaking it in Plusgas, WD40 and a freeze spray for close on 2 weeks. Still no joy. I have now filed a 3/16 Whitworth open ended spanner to be a very tight fit using a hammer as encouragement to fit the slightly damaged bolt head. This gives good purchase, but still no joy. I started to use my heat gun today followed by freeze spray. I will keep this up for a day or two. Failing this, I may have to cut off the bolt head (it's the last bolt) and try a stud remover on the bolt tail. Just glad I am not under time pressure. Lol. Joe

[Sandgrounder]

Jakko, do you by chance work at BAES? If so, I know your brother.

[Barry S1]

You didn't sing its different for girls did you, would be good to have a famous
S owner

[phillpot]

Was that on the "Jackie album" Barry ?

[Barry S1]

I think it was to good to get on there, anyway the S wouldn't play it,
it plays in the garage OK but rejected by car.

[phillpot]

I think the car is trying to tell you something!


P.S. already got a 17mm rachet spanner but at that price bought another today. Plan is to "jam it up" so it's not a swivel head, they can be useful but also a hindrance sometimes.

Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 27th November 20:51

[Jakko]

Sandgrounder gets the Sherlock Holmes award for best sleuthing. I do have a brother at BAES although I myself took early retirement about a year ago. Hence there being no time pressure on fixing the exhaust manifold. Incidentally, my favorite was always Stepping Out......

[Scoobimax]

Bought myself a decent "advanced" socket set at half price - it'll make a nice ornament at least as I've no idea how to use them ;-)

[Sandgrounder]

Small world Joe. The lads on my team told me that you used to be on the team before I moved into it.

Once you get your car up and running (presumably Spring), perhaps we can meet up and talk S3's, though mine is not S3C!

Graham