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  1. Andrew

    Black K10 Super S For Sale

    A friend is interested in the car - can you PM me and I'll put you in touch?
  2. Andrew

    Operating systems

    Mac OS X is based on Nextstep, which is a BSD Unix OS. Windows NT has more in common with OS/2, and there is no evidence and not really any rumours to suggest that Windows stole code from Apple. Windows XP and decent AV such as AVG is all you need. The built-in Windows firewall is more than...
  3. Andrew

    Cylinder Head Gasket

    Taking the thermostat out will effect the engine in other ways - it was designed, even when open, to have a fairly tight restriction at that point. It does sound like you've managed to lose the gasket between the combustion chamber and a waterway. It is possible to run a MA engine for a long...
  4. Andrew

    Engine idle/cut out problem

    Wow... that was an epic journey. Easiest way to sort these problems is take it to someone who has worked with carburetted, points ignition cars. There really is so little that can go wrong, and someone who knows what they are doing can sort it out in 15 minutes.
  5. Andrew

    Brake Lights

    Yes, as long as you have the two original brake lights, you can have more. Only requirements are they need to be rear facing, red, and technically between 15 and 36 watts (or equivalent). You can have as many position lights as you want, they need to be red and rear facing as well. I still...
  6. Andrew

    To the computer wiz out there

    In the UK, you are covered by more than the warranty. The Sale of Goods Act means that the goods should last a reasonably length of time, up to 7 years. Most suppliers of electrical goods will bow to pressure if you try.
  7. Andrew

    To the computer wiz out there

    If it is a PB one you won't find it in any shop for a reasonable price, sorry.
  8. Andrew

    To the computer wiz out there

    Most PC power supplies are the same these days (ATX), but the two PB PCs I have fixed in the last 2 years have both had non-standard motherboard plugs on them - so I wouldn't be able to say for sure.
  9. Andrew

    To the computer wiz out there

    Oh well, they tell you for a reason. Hugely increased risk of hard drive failure, a house fire and so on...
  10. Andrew

    To the computer wiz out there

    That'd be called ignoring the bit in the instructions that tells you not to use it on soft surfaces and block the vents.
  11. Andrew

    To the computer wiz out there

    Failure rates in Dells are totally in line with HP over a 3 year period. So that's just a random anecdote based on a few PCs you have seen break? New? They've been about since PCs have been about.
  12. Andrew

    Cutting braided hose

    It's just to stop the rubber part of it burning really, it's such easy work for the saw that it doesn't matter how hard you push.
  13. Andrew

    Cutting braided hose

    I find that cable cutters (the large ones where the blade overlaps, not snips where they just meet) are ok for cutting the small stuff. Bigger stuff cuts quite well in a chop saw if you tape it and ram the saw down as quickly as possible.
  14. Andrew

    Need Help With Exhaust Reducer

    Just get under the car and measure it. Fairly sure it's a standard diameter, so any decent exhaust place should have a reducer.
  15. Andrew

    Wierd ECU style box under drivers seat

    Sounds too small to me Arnold. But a picture would make it obvious.
  16. Andrew

    XP reinstalling automation

    Use something like nLite to make a nice clean install exactly as you want. Install the software, drivers and other applications you need. Then ghost it for use next time round. Nice and easy.
  17. Andrew

    Crash!

    If both parties stop and exchange details, and there are no injuries or damage to other's property, then it doesn't need to be reported to the police. However, any accident that occurs should be reported to the insurance company. A lot of people don't though, technically this makes most...
  18. Andrew

    Crash!

    I think I have seen this happen 3 times now - people say "it's only the bumper" and in reality either the boot pan or side members have folded in the accident, causing the car to be a write off.
  19. Andrew

    Your Server room - pictures

    You also seem to have a radiator in there. That's great until it leaks and wrecks everything. Tell your boss he should be spending at least half of the budget on things that aren't the servers... physical security, power security, fire detection, and so on.
  20. Andrew

    HELP!!!!!! ive knocked out the engine timing! (Non micra)

    Valves do not open and close at TDC and BDC. You need someone to tell you how to align the two pulleys, there are no two ways about it. Try a garage or get a proper service manual, or you could seriously damage your engine.
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