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23rd February 2020, 11:53 | #1 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009
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Dennis The Menace aka Marinabrian
Very sad to hear Marinabrian is moving on. Many people have helped me on this forum, but none so more than Brian. His technical skill and experience is outstanding and he has gone above and beyond to keep owners' cars on the road over the years.
On top of that I have enjoyed his non technical posts too! Bri you and yours are always welcome round ours - with or without a T4! |
23rd February 2020, 11:59 | #2 |
Been absent for a while…
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I’ve been around MGR products since 1987 and still learn a great deal from Brian. I don’t know anybody with more knowledge on these cars than him. I’m lucky enough to call him a friend so I’ll still be in touch with him as I enjoy our phone calls putting the world to rights
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23rd February 2020, 12:28 | #3 |
I really should get out more.......
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Oh no! I noticed Brian having a clear out, but didn't realize he wouldn't be around any more! Brian don't go, we need you!!!!
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23rd February 2020, 13:18 | #4 |
SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS
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Yes it’s sad that we are going to lose such a wealth of knowledge, Brian has assisted me numerous times, he is a true gent and a friend, hopefully he won’t be a stranger and will pop in from time to time.
Mick
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE] |
23rd February 2020, 13:19 | #5 |
This is my second home
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Got a feeling I’ve missed something, is Brain leaving the forum?
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23rd February 2020, 13:36 | #6 |
This is my second home
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I saw his post about having a clear out, but nothing was said about dropping out from here. As far as I recollect. Said his wife deserved better. Don’t know whether he ment another car..................or another bloke?
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23rd February 2020, 13:40 | #7 |
Gets stuck in
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what??
This is tragic, he cant sell up and leave. Too terrible.
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23rd February 2020, 13:48 | #8 | |
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There are not many people I admire but Brian is one of them. macafee2 |
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23rd February 2020, 14:43 | #9 |
Gets stuck in
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MB
The man is a genius.
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23rd February 2020, 15:57 | #10 |
Posted a thing or two
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Shocked to hear this , Brian has helped me out on many occasions , his knowledge and T4 skills will be a real loss to the club .
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