Hi evrybody....Mmmm I seem 2 have started a bit of an unintentional debate here....apologies 4 that....Ronnie seems 2 have hit the nail on the head in that I dont know how tight a nut should b so I may as well do it with a torque as second guessing.The wrench itself seems fine,it hasnt got a needle ...

Hi,I think you could be right there,my m8 said the same thing.....its just in Haynes it says you need 2 use torque for changing water pump?? i still have the receipt and can return it nyway.
Thanx 4 advice.
Over n out

Hi James,
Thanx 4 reply....I woz quite shocked when I found out new parts were so readily available 4 a car thats 20 years old,and like you said i am planning on keeping it a long while so may as well do it tidy.I managed to get a torque wrench from Lidls yesterday for only £12.99. :) so next wknd ...

Thanx Steve..nice one..checked a couple of places...all about the same price..gsf got stores in Cardiff which is nice....

Thats what i thought,,,,I guessed at £30 4 a new 1 ...good guess ;-] ta 4 prompt reply.I'm looking for their web page now.

Thanx peeps,will equip myself with a torque wrench 2morro.1 more question..... is it better 2 buy second hand parts e.g. scrappies... or new ones.If new ones where r the best places 2 get them from?
Thanx in advance

340pw Hi peeps.Thanx 4 ur welcome posts.I only have access to email @ work,so apologies 4 ny l8 replies.As I said I,ve just started 2 ''do up'' my 340 dl The first big job I'm doing is replacing the leaky water pump.Its a big job 2 me cos I/ve never done nything like this b4.I'm a bit confused about ...

[color=green][/color][size=18][/size] 340pw Hi ...Just 2 say l.o. 2 all u ovolov enthusiasts.I've had 1 since 1996 and luv them.@ the mo I have a 340 dl 1986'r that i bought to do up.She needs quite a bit of tlc and I have no experience all.But Im checking out courses 2 learn.I,m from Cardiff area n ...

Hi Ed,its E reg and i was looking for £350.ish apologies 4 delay in getting back.i only have access 2 email @ work.
Linda

340 1.4 DL.White,58k,5 door,12months mot.Body work good.Location Cardiff,South Wales.