Recent content by BobMurphy

Are you loosing coolant ? White smoke (probably actually steam) is a sign of a leaking head gasket or . . . (whisper it) . . A cracked block - something the 1KZ-TE is famous for. Does the white smoke clear quickly, I.e. no particles in it ? Over fuelling (diesel) produces black smoke and...

This morning my Galaxy is back in. Thanks Crispin. Bob.

I can access the site OK from my tower PC but I'm now "Forbidden" from accessing it from my Galaxy smart phone. Any ideas? Do I have to clear something ?? I'm not great with smart phones - I'll ask my 13 YO Grandson ! Bob.

For those of you who like Australian humour - you know you do - Here's John Cadogan's take on the proposed Toyota Moon Cruiser ! (Info:- The 'MALS' on the hat behind him stands for "Make Australia Less Shit"). Only Americans will be offended (Ha!). Bob.

My elder daughter is a Police Traffic Oficer - she is driving solo in the big BMWs & Volvos a lot of the time ! Bob.

The source of darkness ! My neighbour is a retired Assistant Chief Constable from Lothian & Borders Police (now incorporated into "Police Scotland" a single force run by the old Strathclyde Force). The L&B headquaretrs in Edinburgh will be 50 years old in May and there is to be an...

I was in the garage re-wiring a 1958 Morris 1000 (for a neighbour) - missed it as well ! Bob.

The whining sound may be the turbo - you have a relatively high mileage. It should be easy enough to check it. Bob.

It's the same up here in the Edinburgh area - even the dry days have rain at some point. Will I get the grass cut before it gets to waist height ? The '100' needs welding underneath which I have to do outside owing to the size of the truck. Not enough dry weather yet ! Bob.

The lower ball joints on a '100' are thankfully different to those on a '90' with the joints in constant compression. There is far less chance of catastrophic failure but still worth replacing them if they are worn. Bob.