unbelievably lucky...

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ralph
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Joined: 14 Jul 2003, 15:46
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unbelievably lucky...

Unread post by ralph »

I found my half-inch socket adaptor today - stuck behind the timing belt tensioner pulley. :shock:

I lost it while changing my timing belt - I've since done about 2,000 miles.

After three weeks of a strange whining sound, I took the timing belt covers off, thinking the belt may be too tight. God only knows how the adaptor kept away from the belt and didn't rip it off.

Am I the luckiest DIY bodger on this forum?? (I got down on my knees and said a little prayer when I spotted it lurking in there) :D
2000 Clio 1.2 8-valve
Couple of Merc 190s
2009 petrol Focus
1998 Xsara TD, 293K - gone but not forgotten.
205s, 405, ZXs all loved and crushed.
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jgra1
(Donor 2021)
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Joined: 27 Nov 2005, 19:07
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Unread post by jgra1 »

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

241 K and it keeps going :) :D


allens key is behind my alternator :(
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red_dwarfers
(Donor 2020)
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Joined: 29 May 2008, 15:59
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Unread post by red_dwarfers »

:shock: :shock:
How lucky were you?! Cor!

I've got one of these long, bendy and thin magnetic picker upper things, havn't lost anything yet with his help :lol:
Kev

'19 C4 Cactus 130 Flair
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Homer
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Joined: 26 Feb 2003, 10:52
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Unread post by Homer »

I found a set of rusty mole grips being used as a temporary clamp on one of my cars. They weren't mine and I have no idea which of the many previous owners put them there.
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