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Many thanks Wotan and Cojack. I had some PVA so used that. I applied two neat coats and it has put a hard skin on the polystyrene, especially around the edges which tended to crumble more than the flat surfaces and did not have an adverse effect on the polystyrene. I 'm not saying it is a...

Many thanks Coljack but that solution is way over the top for my purposes. I just wanted to stop some tools falling about when I carried the case and if I had to go to those lengths, it would pay me to buy a purpose made toolbox. As it is I am just looking for a cheap way of restraining a few...

Many thanks for replying Regsmyth. I tried using foam but the only block foam I could get locally was the 'soft' type suitable for cushions etc and although I could cut down into the foam, I could not sculpture out the base of the recesses without making a real pigs ear of things. I thought...

I have lined a case with a polystyrene block with cutouts for various tools etc. What can I seal the polystyrene with to stop it crumbling. Solvent based products will probably melt it and I assume waterbased products will not adhere as polystyrene is waterproof. Any suggestions? :?:

Many thanks DPS Services and Avocet. The car is not loosing water which I agree is the first thing to look out for but the car is sounding as rough as rats and I now think the problem is more serious. Daughters being what they are decided that daddy didn't know what he was talking about and...

Many thanks Belladonna. Sorry I did not respond straight away but I requested that any reply to my post be emailed to me but I never got one! I appreciate what you say but I am no mechanic - not even a diy one, so it would be a garage job and the cost will be more than the cars worth being...

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My daughters Escort is showing early signs of a blown head gasket ie whitesh exhaust smoke. Would Radweld or similar help seal it, if only temporarilly ? Alternatively, can you suggest any other product. :?:

Many thanks moderator 9. However, I have managed to get hold of a Haynes manual which answers my thermo query and therefore do not need a response from the members.

I am trying to locate the thermostat on my grandson's Metro. The top hose which is about 30mm diameter leads from the top of the radiator to a spigot protruding from an alloy block with what I assume are the temp sensors attached but the metal block itself does not seem big enough to house a...

I just HAD to reply Softus. I looked up that thread and could not stop laughing. Having been in the building trade all my life, I could just imagine the tales these lads told - T'was a real tonic and am passing it on to my brothers who have the same sense of humour. Many thanks.

Hi Softus. I have had to summon up all my courage to write this post because I'm sitting here feeling a complete and utter idiot. Today I changed one front wheel and the sound stopped, so I owe you mate. Don't ask me what was wrong with it because I cannot see anything unusual but I am taking...

Hi Softus and Neo. Before going any further with this, I am going to try Softus's suggestion about changing the front wheels and you are probably thinking why on earth have'nt I done this already. The reason is that the first thing I did was to explain the problem to the tyre garage I use...

Hi Softus. 1. The frequency is related to one turn of the road wheel and the faster I go, the more frequent the sound. 2. As I dont get any physical viabration, I'll ignore the bent driveshaft theory. 3. Yes, I do mean axle stands - it was just easier to say 'chocks'. I can see the n/s...

Thanks for responding Softus. I am relieved to note your comment about the amount of play not seeming to be excessive and I must admit there is no slackness or jolting when I pull away or decelerate and I do not get any physical viabration either through the gear shift, pedals or steering...

I have just bought an M reg (1995) 1.4 RT auto Clio with a genuine 37000 on the clock and is in immaculate condition inside and out except for what I think are worn inner CV joints causing a very soft thump, thump, thump noise when I drive which I can best describe as though there was something...

Many thanks all of you and especially Widdler for putting my mind at rest and I shall certainly reconnect the earth to the CU. John D - the external unit is a Legrand but I dont think three 10mm tails would have gone into the older live CU oriface which probably explains why it was wired up...

Many thanks Crafty. If nobody else replies in the meantime, I will have a go when I see my D in Law next and will come back to you.

My daughter in law has an older Wylex CU originally fitted with cartridge fuses and later converted to plug in Mcb's. The local Council fitted a 9.5amp shower for the previous home owners who were disabled. As there was no more slots available, they installed a separate 45 amp RCD externally...

Thank you very much Emquip. That article told me everything I wanted to know.