Stripped the sump drain thread!!!!!

[Ward P]

Took all the plastics off, and yep, radiator has to come out.

Coolant has never been replaced!! so it's way past time.(you theeenk??)

Just about to start!, but decided to chicken out.(add excuse here) - no time, didn't want get my shed dirty, just had my nails done?, sock drawer neede re-arranging, etc.

After looking at it all, I get the feeling that a FULL service is probably about due, as it hasn't seen a mechanic in the last 70,000km.
(It gets new oil and filter every 5,000), but it's starting to get a bit "rattley" in the top end, so could really do with a once over.

She's booked in with someone that knows what they're doing(I hope . . .-he comes very recommended) for a complete service.

at least I know it'll be done and not left in bits with me swearing over some unmovable stripped bolt, or crying over some broken bit of cheesecake.

cheers and thanks for the feedback,

WARD