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Old 20th November 2019, 17:00   #1
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A real 5 minute job... changing a track rod end?

cant believe it was actually so quick to do. Normally my 5 minute jobs turn out to be hours if not days or weeks.

Did my very best to be careful and make sure I did not turn the nut on the steering rack.

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Old 20th November 2019, 17:26   #2
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Its great when this happens, it gives you a great sense of achievement.

Did you put some copper grease on the threads so it will come off as easily next time?
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Old 20th November 2019, 18:11   #3
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Its great when this happens, it gives you a great sense of achievement.

Did you put some copper grease on the threads so it will come off as easily next time?
No, the track rod came off very easily. Hardest bit was laying in the right position to undo the track rod end from the locking nut

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Old 22nd November 2019, 10:43   #4
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Sounds like you need another challenge mate or you will get bored
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Old 22nd November 2019, 10:54   #5
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Sounds like you need another challenge mate or you will get bored
if you are thinking of undoing my nuts, forget it

I have a FBH to change and front arm bushes to change, wardrobe doors to complete, a torch to repair, garden furniture to sand and preserve, a fence to put up. Bored, I thought retirement was to be boring not so busy I don't know which way to turn

Would you like help with your car?

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Old 22nd November 2019, 20:00   #6
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I know what you mean about being ‘bored’. When I left work in 2002, I was asked and told that I would ,Could end up bored to death. Thanks friends. I am so bored that I have only time for taking an ex neighbour’s dog a walk for an hour in the park 5 days a week.That uses about 8 hours a week.Plenty of exercise does you good, so I am told.I have now got the silver one, but am being thwarted by the inclement weather at the moment. I am busting a gut to get on with getting it up to my spec.Boredom is a state of mind. Something so far throughout my life, I have never been, nor want to be.
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