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Where do i start ... well i recently did an oil filter/oil change on my BMC 1.5 , simple enough you would think?! (with a little help from the oil filter thread) everything seemed to go well ..ok i had knocked the engine temp gauge wire but shouldnt have caused to many problems. I went to turn her over and there was a click from the starter motor and a bit of smoke from behind the control panel. Ok i had the engine running just before the oil change and was fine . RCR came out and apart from the seemingly obvious the starter was sticking or kaput,but they couldnt work out the problem with the wiring as it kept burning out and advised i get a sparky in. Thing is everything was fine before the oil change... coincidence? Regards Ollie

No the engine is new(ish) to the boat, and due its first oil and service. (Had a Barrus before) Regards Ollie

Thanks for the links, didnt know why i didnt think of that Well thats the way ahead for me . Once again thank you. Ollie

I have a problem. I have to do an oil and filter change on my BMC 1.5. Some good posts on this thread and the info has been taken onboard. However the way my engine bay is and more to the point the way the engine sits in the bay there is no way i can get down to the sump nut without taking half the engine apart i dont think :/ (thinking i might be able to if i remove the oil filter?) Would there be any other way of draining the sump ? Thanks for any replies in advance Ollie

Crikey Rache... cant help from here, but seems like you have plenty anyways. Bloody boats eh!! Hope 2012 gets better for you. Regards Ollie x

Thanks for the replies ... i actually met a nice chap today at a lock who introduced himself as ' are you looking for a good pub in middlewich ? ' after seeing this post, anyway we had a chat and he recommended the Kings arms/head?. The british legion sounds like it might be worth a look as im ex squaddie but dont like the sound of 'local place for local people' Skip

hahahaa sounds like a fine drinking establishment ... entertainment too will keep an eye open.... (i for sure wont complain about my peppercorn sauce )

As per the title. Is there any decent pubs for a drink and a bit of grub around the big lock area of the Trent and mersey at Middlewich? Thanks for any replies . Regards Skip

Thanks To BSP the perfect hostess and everyone involved really enjoyed it was a laugh ... !! Hey..Roxy lol

haha im up for it

Ive been at Tattenhall 18 months and would rather live with the odd pain in the bum walking through every now and then than live in a prison for a marina. There is a a electric barrier at the entrance then its surrounded with farm land for miles. Bit of a hijack sorry

oooh

hahaha like it

Not with you bud?

As per the title is there a 'singles' site etc for narrowboaters?.... be a bloody good idea as most of the land lubbers novalty of dating a Narrowboater seems to wain around Autumn/winter time Slightly tongue in cheek thread

Self fit 1999 . Thanks for the replies

Thinking of selling my Nb and was wondering what legal documentation i have to give the new owner to make it theirs? Is it just a case of informing BW or would i have to go to a solicitor? Thanks in advance for any replies.

So if i put a drop of engine oil in it wouldnt be too much of a problem?? thing is its getting quite low on the dip. Thanks for the replies guys. Ollie

Hi, this might be a bone question but i was wondering which transmission fluid would suit my PRM 120? is there a specific brand or would any fluid off the shelf do? Thing is im currently on my way from Bedford to Chester and am currently on the Nene and have limited places to purchase Transmission fluid. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Ollie PS if that was 'Mucky Duck' off here who just passed me at the Nene valley railway mooring i think the next place for Diesel is at March on the middle levels.

I wouldnt even begin ,obviously some people were 'Born to raise.....locks' and some people will never learn anything and should stand in the corner and be laughed at. I havent voted and never will do on a poll which is negative (i feel is Negative) As for manners yes i feel like manners in everyday life have gone to the dogs, no nods or thank yous , no helping your fellow man in any way shape or form and is not exclusive to the waterways. In my view. All the very best Ollie

I have a great sense of humour and dry at times, your probably right about being in Bedford has probably watered it down some. cant wait to leave bedford but wont be doing it quickly i like to savour any moment Ollie

Yes im on my way to the shroppie in April . Cant wait to get moving and get back on to the canals. I have a lot of friends all around chirk and wrexham and think its a lovely part of the world. Hopefully there wont be to many 'Please dont moor' signs en route its like somebody posted earlier 'if you dont like the smell.......' that made me chuckle Ollie

Thats my Location at the moment.