Date: 29 Oct 2005 16:52:17 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: c900 radiator replacement procedure?
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:33:01 GMT, Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> wrote: > in article 3shasfFo49t5U1nospamvidual.net, Dave Hinz at DaveHinznospamcop.net > wrote on 29/10/2005 14:13: > >> I was wondering about that part. > > I'm sure you know this trick, or have a better one, but lining up paper with > a common line on each radiator and then stabbing through the holes works. > Just line up the paper on the new one, mark up and drill away. Hopefully, > the two are constructed the same or you'll end up with a leaky one :) I haven't made that particular mistake ever (yet). >> Well, it's in someone else's parking lot right now, and I think I can do >> it there but I don't want to push it. Of course, new hoses and new >> clamps. > > Do they know your mechanical skill level? You _could_ be a complete novice > and take some time over the job ... ? Naah, it's my wife's brother-in-law, he knows I build my whole house so he's cool with that. > Nothing a bottle of malt wouldn't > smooth over, I'm sure. Well, I like the guy, but let's get real here... nice bottles of scotch are more for things like engines, than a parking spot for a weekend. If you disagree, I welcome you to park here any time you want. (I like the highlands, usually, just so you know) Dave