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I don't want to spend too much time on it and am not a fan of the traditional timber plate rack/stand. It just seems to be that you have the sides and wall behind, so with a shelf/support underneath there are probably some pretty minimal and good looking ways you could get the job done. Either a...

I've had half in idea to use some space in the kitchen for a plate rack/shelf for ages but haven't yet come up with anything quite right. It's an odd space of about 780mm so i wasn't finding anything to fit handily online. Stylistically all i really would want is a wire plate rack of the kind...

Thanks again. I'll prob go the inlay route for a tidy finish.

Thanks for the replies ppl. Foxhole.. what do you fill with, and JobAndKnock.. what's a Dutchman, apart from the obvious i mean? :)

What is best/most common practice for accommodating new hinges and strike plates when existing rebates might be larger/deeper than required? I've seen the hinges packed out with screws under the hinge before but it didn't look very tidy. Would you inlay larger pieces of timber for hinges and...

Good to know :)

It is petrol.. does that mean it won't be Ignore that.. i meant the injectors :)

I was just trying to avoid getting ripped off really.. i'll have to get a good local recommendation

Yeah.. i just put the new battery in. As you say I need to get it running to a point i can drive to Halfords for a service. The stuff already discussed prob has to be done to achieve that plus i'm interested to get experience but maybe belts and any other bits are left well enough for the service?

Thanks.. i do intend to take it for a full service before the new mot so would i be saving much money changing belts myself as i imagine some of them are probably a pita to change?

Question of taste really isnt it.. but even returned onto itself that much of an edge wouldn't sit well with me. I'd either swop out architrave for deeper.. add to it and bring it flush or just cut the skirts back at a longish angle to fade the edge.

Ok then.. so its basically issues with old fuel. Watched a few videos and think i can sort out the drain, pump replacement and turbo cleanup. How about belts.. do they degrade badly sat still or only really from actual wear? All told i think it has probably been sat for 8 or 9 years now...

Ok thanks again.. all that stuff about the cylinder head sounds a bit much for me at this point but if it has to come out anyway i'm up for siphoning whats left from the fuel tank (rear seat acccess) and changing the oil, filters etc. I have the time atm and am keen to learn about the car. Would...

Hi, yep it is injected but i don't know if im hearing that or not. Got a mechanic in the same underground garage so might be able to have him take a look. Should i still empty the tank.. and would i have clogged it up turning over with a bit of the old stuff in?

If memory serves.. it had been near empty before i added the small jerry can recently. Maybe if i fill her up a bit more with new fuel whatever was left will be diluted?

I had added a bit of new recently but i hadnt drained the tank. Should i siphon that off first? Do i need any special tool to take the plugs out?

Hi. Ive had a 1988 3 series bmw sorn in a dry garage for around 8 years and want to get it on the road again either as regular use vehicle or to sell on. I changed the battery and the engine is turning over but not starting. What are the most likely things that need to be looked at? I know...

oh yeah.. forgot about the saw thickness didn't i!

Has this already been done? I'm looking to set myself up with a van soon and am keen to pilfer idea's for good fitting out. Am thinking of something like a Berlingo w/o side doors.

Thanks.. but i fell on my sword anyway and put it down to experience. You won't be trusted after that and i learnt a valuable lesson.