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Yup! Remember both of those.

Space Raiders were the ones that had what looked like David Bowie on the front, lol.

http://www.jamieandrew-withhands.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/raiders2.jpg

what the hell was that packet about!

transformer-snack!!

http://www.chocolatebuttons.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/e3b8de86bfc60a92fbc47f161ed00d0b/t/r/transformer-snacks-spicy_1.jpg

Yeah Mint ha ha gonna go buy a bag!!!

not in my top 5 but who remembers those space invaders (think thats what they were called) that you could make a car out of with the body shape and wheel shape crisps!

well youve all give me more ways to skin a cat so thanks everyone I stand a better chance. will keep everyone up to date. Who knows if i keep a swear box when im doing it I maybe able to buy you all a pint next meet!

Ok another life deciding topic thats sure to come up in the next general election.

What are the best crisps youve ever had today or in the past??

as it stands im torn:

Mcoys are in my top 3 especially beef (1)

Real crisps jalapeno are the hottest ive ever had (2)

Real crisps Ham and english mustard at number 3!

walkers sensations chilli flavour too (4)

Monster much Pickle flavour (5)

got to be the biggest bag i can get hold of too!

let the war begin!

Seen a pair on demon tweaks for £45 quid that can be used for regular or impact tools. Might wait and see what I can do with the plus gas first

thinking of getting these as an investment??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Impact-Stud-E ... 5d39378228

what I would do is weld a nut on to it which will give you something to turn it with plus the heat will help it come off

 

+1

 

Of just use a stud extractor!!!

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tempted to buy on of these, do they differ in quality ive seen them for various prices on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-3986-6- ... 256e948e7a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-Drive-Imp ... 5d358983d3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-Impact-Br ... 3383f29e4f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271178764849

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Its bolted to the engine would it be safe to heat up

You're on the right track I think...

But my top tip is don't give up, you may be there doing it over and over and over.

Keep at it, some people spend a few days of repeatedly doing it until it comes off. And it will go eventually!

Just takes time and patience, and it doesn't sound too bad so hopefully won't have too many swear words thrown at it

thanks hopefully ill get to have a go this weekend looks like im off the road for now once i strip the exhaust off but fingers crossed ill get it sorted! will keep posted.

Hi, I've posted this trick before hence copied and paste

Get yourself a little blow torch and try this trick it works:

Heat the area around the bolt with the torch, once it’s hot touch a candle to the threads. The wax will be sucked into the opening around the threads, and the bolt can be removed easily. The heating and candle application may have to be repeated a couple times. This works on the same principle as "sweating -soldering" copper pipes, it called capillary action. If you cannot get the candle directly onto the threads as it goes into the block use a quick spray of penetrating oil, just make sure there's no flame about when you do this. The trick is to heat the metal around the bolt, not the bolt itself.

Keep us posted:

thanks ive ordered a file and plus gas so will try this first then move on to the blow torch method if this fails! sounds like a good idea!

looks like that will do it. when i take the downpipes of theres a fair bit of space. thanks

Try some penetrating oil like Plusgas first......let it soak in and then reapply a couple of times and give it another go with the grips......or file 2 flats on it so that an open ended spanner can fit and try that......

thanks Tango, will try first actually. i need to buy some files any recomendations??

ok get the point lol. will drop in at the garage at some point see what they can do. ive seen those easy out sets but the bolts that small i reckon it would bust.

would those little ones on ebay do?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLDERING-WEL ... 2323bbac1c

 

That won't work, it's just for soldering, save your money

guess that answers that lol thought it might not be good enough

what about that burner would it be hot enough and sorry as ive never done it before what do i weld with. for example with a soldering gun i would use soldering wire. what would i use to attach the nut to the bolt??

would those little ones on ebay do?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLDERING-WEL ... 2323bbac1c

makes sense but i dont have a welding torch and never used one. not sure if by the time i bought one i could take it into the garage. would the weld be strong enough those engine bolts get stuck solid.

as the title suggests one of the bolts has snapped that bolt on the downpipes to the engine block. its been like that for a few months and even passed its mot. theres about an inch left to get hold of ive tried but failed. im going to take it to a garage soon but if anyone thinks they can help its much appreciated.

What Bob said. I am still using a Fireblade rad with KSeal it in it. Never had a problem with cooling since.

Think this is a good idea my old one had this on and it looked knackered but still didn't leak. I only changed it because the hanger was rotten and fell off lol

Well just went to snakes pass on mine today and weather wasnt great but I was still fairly warm. I think there a good alternative to leathers.

Hi be good to get a few of us together soon. Im stuck tomorrow working. But keep us up to date will be out again.

Usually its two pipes to loosen and a bolt where it hangs on the main frame. You need to un bolt the fan take that off and any themostat bolt that maybe on it. Might sound difficult but its very step hy step. U could get a haynes manual or see if anyone local can help. After putting on the new radiator you need to refil the coolent. (Sorry empty coolent first usually a bolt to undue ro drain. If not sure again you could ask a garage or ask one of the lads near to you on here.

Have u checked all the coolent pipes that their not punctured or coming off? They may of come loose after a knock. Off the top of my head new radiator will be around 100-150 but fitting is easy. I believe some can be repaired which may be cheaper.

will give mine a try out tomorrow thanks everyone. hopefully wont be trying them out too much if u know what i mean!