Dr Strangeglove

The lead content in galv is much less than it used to be. I used to be a sheet metal worker so delt with galvanized sheets on a daily basis. I have not seen a good spangle on galv sheets for a few years. I believe the older galv was better. Making coatings more environmentally acceptable does not always work out as the coated part does not last as long so you have to replace it quicker. Creosote is a perfect example of this.

Depends on how many holes, but you could try running through with smaller drills and work your way up. Then just use a decent washer. If you use 1mm increments, you are less likely to have the drill snatch on you.

Many thanks folks, I will try Plusgas for a couple of days before attempting it. Thanks for the replies. M

I am going to replace the glow plugs on my 300tdi and wondered if there were any tips on how to do it before I start. I wondered if it was worth doing some prep work first such as warming up the engine first or applying Plusgas for a couple of days. Only just starting my maintenance "journey" as I want to be able to look after the truck myself as I have to watch the penny's! I really don't want to break a plug in there as I really don't want to have to remove the head to get the broken bit out!! Thanks for your help. Mick

They are. It can hold surfaces flush each other. I joined box sections together as though I had used clamps. Also held things at 90 degrees - well worth the £4. Someone is selling them on eBay for £25!!! I took the bars from mine so it is two separate magnets.

This is the type. I think around £4 or £5 a set. I bought two sets and was so impressed I went and bought two more - though I have a use for them that isn't welding!!

Ah, understand! I can't say I have many branded makes, but I do find them better than the others. Cheap makes do tend to bend and that I find annoying - this definitely won't work with c grips as there is too much material in the"c". "C" grips are good when welding box sections etc. However I recently purchased some welding magnets from Lidl and they have been great. Not the ones formed into a triangle but the ones that are two rectangles connected by bars. The magnets in them are so much stronger than the others and they have been so helpful when welding to box sections - holding stuff at 90 degrees and also joining box sections end to end. Thanks for the replies M

Not quite sure what you mean?

Many thanks. I will have a search for prices on the net.

I don't know where these will be mounted or used, but the"peeling" action you mention would depend on how they are mounted. Will these be mounted as shown, so mounted on top of something, as if they are that looks like a good design. I can understand the "peeling" action if mounted vertically with the hole at the top or bottom. Lovely looking welds - so neat I thought they looked Tig welded!

How much does a re-core cost (approximately)?

If you want these drawing do you can get them laser cut just let me know. I can soon put them on cad and save as a drawing or DXF.

I am looking to buy some C grips and wondered if anyone can recommend some. There are plenty on eBay but I know price does not always mean quality. I don't want break the bank top of the range, but I don't want made of cheese not fit for purpose cr*p either - just decent working at home type kit. I am looking for the 11" version. Thanks in advance for your help. Mick

I got my sill channel for my 90 from paddocks - I was happy with the parts and the service. I have just bought rear outriggers from YRM. They were good quality and good service. I called YRM and I found this better than ordering from the website. So good kit and good service from both. Don't forget to order the associated brackets and bolts that you need. Good luck. M

Looking for these on the net and their is a lot to pick from. From paddocks there are two versions - aftermarket at £28.80 and then Britpart at £24.28 - does anyone know the difference?