Headlight ball and sockets

[TomRS]

Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

True mate, I just get frustrated at times when things don't go smoothly like expected.... it doesn't help that I don't have a drive or garage so have to do any work on a busy street unless I drive somewhere quiet (didn't want to risk doing that today just incase my lights were goosed and it got dark lol )...it'll all be forgotten later for sure, I just enjoy venting my frustration on here to cheer you lot up

If you need to do some work on your car and your stuck give me a shout i have a unit in Middlesbrough which has lighting/compessor many many tools and the all important diesel heater for when its cold.

So dont ever be stuck mate just give me a shout, PM me your mobile number and i'll drop you a text so you have mine.

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by TomRS

If you need to do some work on your car and your stuck give me a shout i have a unit in Middlesbrough which has lighting/compessor many many tools and the all important diesel heater for when its cold.

So dont ever be stuck mate just give me a shout, PM me your mobile number and i'll drop you a text so you have mine.

Cheers mate, that's really appreciated.

I'll PM you my number now.

[trikey]

Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

Cheers mate, that's really appreciated.

I'll PM you my number now.

Tis a good place this

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by trikey

Tis a good place this

Certainly is mate.

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by TomRS

If you need to do some work on your car and your stuck give me a shout i have a unit in Middlesbrough which has lighting/compessor many many tools and the all important diesel heater for when its cold.

So dont ever be stuck mate just give me a shout, PM me your mobile number and i'll drop you a text so you have mine.

A forum gentleman. Well done.--

[hogweed]

Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

I don't have a drive or garage so have to do any work on a busy street unless I drive somewhere quiet

Join the club… well, my street’s quite quiet, but still the issue with no garage etc. Also, if I break something (which is very likely), I’m stuck with no car, miles from anywhere I can get parts etc.

I remember trying to take my wet ECM out a few years ago. It was in the middle of a bitterly cold winter’s evening, everything covered in frost and snow, me with an LED torch between my teeth, fingers frozen solid and my mobile stuck to my left ear with BigRuss on it, patiently talking me through removing it. Oh, and holding the bonnet up with my head, as the dampers are dodgy.

I’ve found a very helpful garage who will happily do jobs for me to my own instructions, kind of thing – eg fitting 2nd hand door mechs, new gold fan resistor etc for their normal hourly rate, and they do the jobs quickly and efficiently, so it doesn't cost too much.

Sometimes it’s better to admit defeat and take the easy way out, spending a few extra quid for the sake of your nerves!

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by hogweed

Join the club… well, my street’s quite quiet, but still the issue with no garage etc. Also, if I break something (which is very likely), I’m stuck with no car, miles from anywhere I can get parts etc.

I remember trying to take my wet ECM out a few years ago. It was in the middle of a bitterly cold winter’s evening, everything covered in frost and snow, me with an LED torch between my teeth, fingers frozen solid and my mobile stuck to my left ear with BigRuss on it, patiently talking me through removing it. Oh, and holding the bonnet up with my head, as the dampers are dodgy.

I’ve found a very helpful garage who will happily do jobs for me to my own instructions, kind of thing – eg fitting 2nd hand door mechs, new gold fan resistor etc for their normal hourly rate, and they do the jobs quickly and efficiently, so it doesn't cost too much.

Sometimes it’s better to admit defeat and take the easy way out, spending a few extra quid for the sake of your nerves!

Yes I need to remember at times I'm not the only member who struggles for a decent location, sometimes I honestly feel that it can't be any worse. I think my problem stems from being on a ship and everything is so easy and accessible then having a workshop on hand, when I am at home I get frustrated with being so used to one work environment and then not having one and I always think if this was on a ship it would only be a 10 minute job lol

I used a local garage last year to do my crankshaft pulley as I knew knowing my luck and working in the street I was going to have problems with it, I supplied a new pulley and the garage renewed it for 30quid....saved me from having a guaranteed nightmare....so sometimes it is easier to take the easy way.

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by KWIL

Lee,

I think you will find the headlamp units were detail designed by HELLA to MGR outline requirement!

I've just spotted your post, apologies mate, designed by HELLA but given specifics by MGR... the person responsible for final approval of the designed units obviously didn't have customers in mind lol