ps, Gordon,
I have just this second, invested in one of these :)

It'll be interesting to see what temps the discs get up to etc, and if there's any small binding on one side etc

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161836364756?_trksid=p2060353.m...T

All the best
Liam

Edited by liammcl on 01/10/2016 at 03:43

lol, I have been that, done that ,
and left the top layer of skin , and a few cuss words, ..to prove it :)

now, I wet my fingers before going any where near the discs


Yes , my little 106 "Purdy" is still going strong, thanks

The alternator belt snapped last week, and it was an adventure watching the lights dim, then the engine light come on, then misfires !
(I couldn't stop, as I was on a dark stretch of a single carriageway)

...back home, via my personal chauffeur (ie the RAC )
and £3.78 later, for an alternator belt, ...all is good with the world


A few months ago, I was spot welding the seats' tubings,
and where they go into the frame..

Not perfect, but a lot safer than they had been for the last yearr, I would guess !
(also, I had to be very, very careful not to set fire to the carpets or the insulation ! that's why I spot welded and cooled with water , asap)
s103.photobucket.com/user/liammcl_2006/library/Wel...1


I'm looking at getting a towbar (or making one) for my little 1.1 monster.
so I can tow a trailer etc....It's good to have ambitions :)
s103.photobucket.com/user/liammcl_2006/library/Tow...1

I just saw this... and would be tempted , if my stoopid car would only break down !
diesel , 75,000 miles, £250... and I could weld the boot
www.gumtree.com/p/peugeot/peugeot-106-5-door-blue-...2

ps , it's been 3 years to the day, and 40,000 miles , since the infamous timing belt snap. ! thanks to all, for all the help with that one !
s103.photobucket.com/user/liammcl_2006/library/Tim...1


Keep on truckin', Gordon :)
I hope all is good with you and yours.
All the very best
Liam

ps I am also helping other with their cars..
eg A side mirror for £20 from ebay, and I showed the guy how to fit it..
(he was quoted £500 from Kia Carens !)

and have just done an oil change for my brother (quoted £120 from ford!)
s103.photobucket.com/user/liammcl_2006/library/Eam...1


My reputation preceeds me.
... but that doesn't seem to put people off :)

Cheers

Edited by liammcl on 02/10/2016 at 03:50

haha :) , thanks Gordon

Very, very wise words !
about the spanner summoning scallywags !

I don't fix the car outside the house anymore,
as I was getting pestered to death !
...and for me,
since I am new to all this,
a moments distraction can cause all sorts of problems !

It is unbelievable what they have been asking, as I under the car, juggling bits, and trying to remember what goes where !

I think that if they see someone fixing things,
then they guess that he must be a "fixer of things"

Whilst up to my arms in oil,
I've been summonsed from a random person on the pavement
"can you fix my boiler"
"my sewing machines not sewing.."
"can you fix my tv"
"can I borrow your tools"
..and then they get the umph when I say "sorry mate, I'm not just handing them out" (I have never seen these people in my life !)


Great to hear that you are not working too hard :)
Enjoy !

All the best Gordon and many thanks for your help over the years.
Cheers
Liam