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by Johnny 216GSi
Sun Feb 16, 2025 3:25 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Water pump - use of sealant?
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: Water pump - use of sealant?

I'm just wondering if just rubbing it around with a drop of oil from the engine is all that's needed. If you think about the rest of the engine, the oil filter, the cam and crank seals, etc. then a garage would just rub a drop of motor oil on all those seals prior to fitting. It's only to stop the s...
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:04 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 503
Views: 110486

Re: Humour

I went to my local library today and asked for a book on turtles.

The library assistant asked "Hardback?"

I answered "Yeah, that's them. And little heads."
by Johnny 216GSi
Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:42 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 503
Views: 110486

Re: Humour

I got a 7-days a week job in an ice cream factory.

I got sacked after a few days as I couldn't make Sundaes.
by Johnny 216GSi
Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:40 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 503
Views: 110486

Re: Humour

I went for a job in a green grocers.

They wanted to pay me in vegetables but I objected to the celery.
by Johnny 216GSi
Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 503
Views: 110486

Re: Humour

A dung beetle walks into a bar and says to the barman "Is that my stool?"
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:44 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Brochure shots
Replies: 12
Views: 1471

Re: Brochure shots

I'd do the Concerto advert but there aren't enough butterflies around this time of year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MGzNE48AVc There's a UK shortage of butterflies in general, I think. But there's nothing stopping you getting into CGI. If it's good enough for China's Olympic firework display,...
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:27 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 503
Views: 110486

Re: Humour

I had someone make me a belt out of old wrist watches.

A complete waist of time, really.
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:24 am
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Body repairs.
Replies: 5
Views: 647

Re: Body repairs.

I can PM you some details of a couple of companies I've used in the West Midlands (actually about 15 miles wets of Birmingham) but I think this is way too far out for you.
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:22 am
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
Topic: Transmission Cooler
Replies: 39
Views: 8463

Re: Transmission Cooler

Mine didn't jerk through the gears from what I can remember. The transmission oil cooler was really fitted for towing purposes; there would be more slip in the torque converter, due to the higher load and the need to generate more torque at the wheels to overcome the inertia of the extra load being...
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:19 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: R8 binnacle illumination
Replies: 8
Views: 781

Re: R8 binnacle illumination

I've just read this thread. I didn't have to look too far:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23540881527

Otherwise, buy branded T5 and T6.5 bulbs, such as those made by Osram.