10-11-2014, 06:31 PM
[quote it sounds like you're shocking when it comes to maintenance!!!
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Hi RK3,
How can I be shocking at something I never do?
Here with a pic of my Land Rover Bitza. I built this on a new galv chassis in 1993, with a clapped engine. I did my best to destroy that engine ... never changed the oil or filter, only added oil if warning lamp came on when braking... 40 miles flat out without a fan belt, etc. This photo was taken in France in 2004. Same engine ... it refused to die. And she hadn't been washed since 1993. I reckon maintenance is overrated. ;-)
On the other hand, I change my tyres when they hit 3mm.
I don't expect the Pug to take the same abuse, but it was bought as a temporary hack at quite a low price, so servicing wasn't considered. But she has grown on me, maybe it's time for a bit of love. If she passes the MOT she can have a new belt, lube service, and a home for another year.
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Hi RK3,
How can I be shocking at something I never do?
Here with a pic of my Land Rover Bitza. I built this on a new galv chassis in 1993, with a clapped engine. I did my best to destroy that engine ... never changed the oil or filter, only added oil if warning lamp came on when braking... 40 miles flat out without a fan belt, etc. This photo was taken in France in 2004. Same engine ... it refused to die. And she hadn't been washed since 1993. I reckon maintenance is overrated. ;-)
On the other hand, I change my tyres when they hit 3mm.
I don't expect the Pug to take the same abuse, but it was bought as a temporary hack at quite a low price, so servicing wasn't considered. But she has grown on me, maybe it's time for a bit of love. If she passes the MOT she can have a new belt, lube service, and a home for another year.
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