@Skans, thanks man!! defo try to get your motor into a garage man, better safe than sorry! @Gerard, thanks buddy, and indeed I have already started, late spec indicators and room bar are fitted, locks bump strips and arial removed. hopefuly repairs will be in the next few weeks, where she is stored I have room to work on her too if needs be, or i can bring her home and work on her here and then take her back again no problem. Phil.