The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

[ashley]

Exciting times

[Magic Beans]

Indeed. So much going around in my head right now it's unbelievable! I have however already got some rough prices on shipping a car over there...

On a separate note - The mysterious warning light issue has been overcome, by swapping the LED back to a bulb. I think my suspicions of the LED being too sensitive were right. I've got LED lighting throughout the whole house (as you'd expect ) and the GU10s in the kitchen always pick up residual power in the lines, even when off.

Just need to drill and tap those two sump bolts now. Well, I need to source a tap and die first and then take some 'drill straight' pills

[pistol pete]

Wow.. Sure we will chat Monday .. But in lifetime opportunity comes to mind


Back on track I'd look after the mule for ya
And when's the mot?? Got give it a few weeks shake down

[Magic Beans]

Not booked the MOT yet, as I wanted to to get the little jobs done first. Hoping to have them done by this time next week, as I have some time to myself at night.

Today is a good day! The sun is shining, the sky is clear, the Mule's had a damn good bath and I'm somewhat in love with it again

Photos later

[pistol pete]

Indeed. So much going around in my head right now it's unbelievable! I have however already got some rough prices on shipping a car over there...

On a separate note - The mysterious warning light issue has been overcome, by swapping the LED back to a bulb. I think my suspicions of the LED being too sensitive were right. I've got LED lighting throughout the whole house (as you'd expect ) and the GU10s in the kitchen always pick up residual power in the lines, even when off.

Just need to drill and tap those two sump bolts now. Well, I need to source a tap and die first and then take some 'drill straight' pills

ahh did not realise they were LED's other wise would have suggested the change back as had some problem with the ST

[Magic Beans]

Seeing as it's been about 6 months since it was washed and I had some free time, I thought it about time to wash the old dog. As you can see, it really was filthy. By my standards at least











Due to the joys of having a fastback style engine cover I needed to take measures to ensure the essential bits stayed dry. Enter some of the spare pond liner



Armed with an army of cleaning gear it was time to begin



I guess this is the equivalent of one of those photos of a cat in the bath



Engine stayed nice and dry, ready for a wipe later



All clean and happy it was time for a chat with his stablemate. Note, that's BMW's idea of white...





The obligatory HDR style shot



Polished so hard the colour was washed away



Now to the inside.



No idea where the extension lead has gone, so it's time to improvise getting power to the vac



The view from the captain's seat







Job done (both of them)



And this is why getting the paintwork touched up is somewhat of a massive PITA with this car



It's been good having the time to sit and bond with the car again, after all these cold and bleak months. The love affair is back on. Hopefully it's a cheaper date this year though

Here's to spring and the return of vitamin D

Tally ho

[ian`s 2]

Lookin good Phil hope the weather keeps like this so we can go out

[craig]

lovely job mate!

Setting the standard for Leman eh? My car is filthy in comparison to yours. I don't do washing cars.

[Magic Beans]

Lookin good Phil hope the weather keeps like this so we can go out

For sure. Now there's wheels on your waggon

[Magic Beans]

lovely job mate!

Setting the standard for Leman eh? My car is filthy in comparison to yours. I don't do washing cars.

Not planning on doing any cleaning on the trip, other than a wipe down every now and then. Just gonna pack a single cloth, to wipe it's bum end every now and then. Along with trying to stop the Carbotech dust from eating the wheels

Planning on becoming a little cleaner when the T bar's finished?

[pistol pete]

Looks fantastic
I'll be keeping some cloths to give the car a wipe over too

Gotta be one of my fav mk2s

[pistol pete]

Ps
Really like that bm

[Magic Beans]

Looks fantastic
I'll be keeping some cloths to give the car a wipe over too

Gotta be one of my fav mk2s

Just one of them eh. Must try harder

Maybe the drive will change your mind

[pistol pete]

Nah i must admit it is
Followed by my old mad mk2
Then prob Craig's cool kit but sutle

[dawesy]

that looks proper awesome.
BTW i have a few M6x1.0 taps for the sump here if you want one, i can either pop it up to you or your welcome to collect

[DanT]

wow..this car is actually amazing!!

easily one of the nicer mr2's i have seen..and having worked at jdmodified(formerly toyotagt/3s service centre) i have seen a few decent ones lol

[Magic Beans]

that looks proper awesome.
BTW i have a few M6x1.0 taps for the sump here if you want one, i can either pop it up to you or your welcome to collect

That would be great, thanks

I can come to you or you're welcome here. Whatever's better for you

[Magic Beans]

wow..this car is actually amazing!!

easily one of the nicer mr2's i have seen..and having worked at jdmodified(formerly toyotagt/3s service centre) i have seen a few decent ones lol

Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated

I must admit, I had forgotten how much I loved this thing over the winter months. Although it's yet to go through it's MOT, so it still has an opportunity to be the stubborn Mule of old

[dawesy]

where abouts are you? might pop over to you (my 2 needs a run out )

[Magic Beans]

I'm in Berry Hill, Mansfield side of Nottingham (NG18).

Would be good to have a good look at that car of yours. Shame I'm not MOT'd yet, although it will be soon

Most days are good with me too