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#512374 09/05/18 07:45 AM
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My 4/4 was in the MMC warranty bay last week.

" could you fit a Radio Aerial whilst it's with you .." I asked.
" sure no probs...its £10 for the part and £120 to fit it".

For some reason I came over all DIY. After all it's " only " drilling three holes !!! wink

On return to base my confidence plummeted !

SWMBO shook the blond locks in horror. Telling me that the £120 would have been well worth it! swear

However the very helpful Dave in Warranty had marked where to place the dreaded drill bits.

Off we go. Did the easy two first. Confidence rose a tad - and no going back now!

Onto the big challenge. The whopping hole for the aerial wire! Well it sure seems whopping with the drill in hand! scared

All the what ifs raced though my mind. The voice of self doubt became a shout of No! crazy2

So taking my time and with lots of masking tape the drilling took place.

Success! And now a Radio which works ...well as a Radio! laugh2

A tad of Underseal from my neighbours MG box of bits. Captain Tollys creeping crack cure and a tad of black silicon sealant and the job is complete.

Saved £120 I told SWMBO. Well done she said the drinks are on you! cheers


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Originally Posted By NeilL

Saved £120 I told SWMBO. Well done she said the drinks are on you! cheers

Very good Neil! Particularly the final comment laugh2


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Neil,

You deserve a medal for even thinking about doing that. My past experience with drilling holes has been one of many tears and regret. Well done Sir!!


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Top man Neil. Well done!


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A little trick I always use when drilling "big" holes is to drill a small hole first to double check the positional accuracy and it's easier to make sure the smaller drill doesn't slip or drift off centre.

Then the small hole acts like a pilot hole to locate the "big" drill.

I put the word "big" in parenthesis because what seems like a big drill to one man might seem like a small drill to another man, or woman.


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When it's on bodywork, I stick a washer over the spot with double sided tape. The hole in the washer can be picked to match the drill bit, so the drill can't wander at all!!


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Originally Posted By DaveW
When it's on bodywork, I stick a washer over the spot with double sided tape. The hole in the washer can be picked to match the drill bit, so the drill can't wander at all!!


What an excellent tip.


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Did the masking tape bit -but never a washer -smart arse-brilliant - thanks


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Yes I know. It's taken me years of mistakes to be at this level of smart arsery. But the washer trick is one of those so simple when you know tips............................

MrsW often accuse me of being smug.

I'm rather good at it, actually grin2


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Originally Posted By IvorMog
A little trick I always use when drilling "big" holes is to drill a small hole first to double check the positional accuracy and it's easier to make sure the smaller drill doesn't slip or drift off centre.

Then the small hole acts like a pilot hole to locate the "big" drill.

I put the word "big" in parenthesis because what seems like a big drill to one man might seem like a small drill to another man, or woman.


Thats what I did!

BUT wish I had know of DaveWs washer ploy ! oops


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