this months Golf+ mag

pettsy · Post by **pettsy** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:36 pm

DanW wrote:I might scan it in sometime and see what u guys think, and if theres any other tips that you can give me

soak all the bolts in penetrating oil the day before you're doing the job

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:50 pm

Get a scan up and I will point out all the bits they have failed to mention.

DanW · Post by **DanW** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:30 pm

pettsy wrote:
DanW wrote:I might scan it in sometime and see what u guys think, and if theres any other tips that you can give me
soak all the bolts in penetrating oil the day before you're doing the job

not to sound stupid (I just don't know) what is and where can u get penetrating oil from?

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:37 pm

DanW wrote:
pettsy wrote:
DanW wrote:I might scan it in sometime and see what u guys think, and if theres any other tips that you can give me
soak all the bolts in penetrating oil the day before you're doing the job
not to sound stupid (I just don't know) what is and where can u get penetrating oil from?

It's a fine oil - often in aerosol or squeezy cans (like 3 in 1 type cans) it helps to break the bond between nut and thread on the bolt - sometimes called release agent

Try and get "plus gas" rather than a generic non brnded stuff - it's a bit more expensive but has never failed me

Halfrauds is as good a place as any to start - their own brand stuff ain't bad if they haven't got stocks of "plus gas"

Steve_O · Post by **Steve_O** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:15 pm

PLUSGAS is an absolute lifesaver!!

It's amazing what rusted up blobs of crud turn out to be nuts and bolts with a bit of PLUSGAS. The aerosol is more versatile for spraying upwards underneath the car etc.

I'd be very thankful if someone were to scan the article in and post it as i'll be doing mine next year. I live out in the sticks you see so my nearest WHSMITH is miles away!!

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:45 pm

Steve_O wrote:PLUSGAS is an absolute lifesaver!!

It's amazing what rusted up blobs of crud turn out to be nuts and bolts with a bit of PLUSGAS

agree, use it on work on the heavy stuff! works a treat, well worth it! where can u get it from, n e ideas?

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:47 pm

doug&dan wrote:agree, use it on work on the heavy stuff! works a treat, well worth it! where can u get it from, n e ideas?

See three posts above failing that any good motor factors - Wilco etc

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:56 pm

doh

*note to self, read posts fully before putting foot innit*

cheers mate, can't remember ever seeing it at halfords, i used to work there but i spose that was before the days that i knew of the stuff!

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:59 pm

doug&dan wrote:doh

*note to self, read posts fully before putting foot innit*

cheers mate, can't remember ever seeing it at halfords, i used to work there but i spose that was before the days that i knew of the stuff!

No worries - I think halfords stock locally rather than nationally so it might not be in everyone - I have seen it in Tescos once or twice but then we have a blody huge tescos and they always hav different stuff in to try and fill the shelves

I miss stuff posted too