A Friend's Visit S15E54 Brightens My Day

[@michaelhowarth-w1e]

great choices mate, dont sweat the small stuff, the mansion is still your home..hes got a bit of sickness at the minute, but nothing major, he'll soon be mended..long live the mansion..good luck mate..chill chill.

[@SocksWithSandals]

Correct answer, Michael! ✅️

[@theslowwalkhome7314]

Such a brilliant channel, actual real life and utterly compelling, utterly gripping and above all else entertaining and raw, life at its finest, Tim you’re an inspiration to us all..

[@SocksWithSandals]

Thank you for appreciating my art.

[@mramsey123]

I work less and defo enjoy life more your friend is a very wise gentleman

[@SocksWithSandals]

He is fortunate to have figured this out in his 30s, after some needlessly high stress jobs.

[@LMGGPMG]

Nice when people care Tim, the journey continues.

[@SocksWithSandals]

Niall's a good bloke.

[@johnwebster2263]

Top video Mr T, a great S.W.S, production. Have you considered returning to your previous location?

[@SocksWithSandals]

I have considered moving to multiple locations, JW. Unfortunately, The Mansion has other ideas.

[@UOO303T]

I'm not a subscriber tim but I've bin watching since u had trouble with yr engine.......I do feel for you so wish u well

[@SocksWithSandals]

After 18 months of hard work I finally had the time to go on a campervan adventure only to be cut short on the third day. Bummer.

[@Joefroobs_]

Best of luck, Mr. Socks

[@SocksWithSandals]

Fair dinkum, Joe 👋🏼

[@adrianhydephotography]

Hope you get it mended soon.

[@SocksWithSandals]

Yes I'm definitely in the right town for specialists who can do this sort of thing. Sadly the place I was recommended while the vehicle was running was unable to do the repairs.

[@PaulioMaldinio]

Autumn/winter is something special, I must agree, especially up there. Great episode in fairness, high spirits given the situation.

[@SocksWithSandals]

I'm having a bit of a grim time at the moment, Paulio, so it's great that a good friend like Niall would wish to come and visit to cheer me up a bit.

[@Electraglide1]

Get it started up then loosen the nut on the suspect injector feed pipe .... it'll leak diesel BUT if the knocking reduces/stops then there's your problem = new injector 🤞

[@SocksWithSandals]

Could be a blocked pipe or faulty injector pump. And that's all IF it will ever start again.

[@Electraglide1]

@@SocksWithSandals the above action will tell you if the pump is working and if the pipe is blocked 👍

[@SocksWithSandals]

Dude, it doesn't start.

[@whitevanman-999]

11:18 nearly a wall squeeze.

[@SocksWithSandals]

Niall just brushed it off with aplomb.

[@denisoriordan6677]

" chinķy" 😂 you can't say that anymore 😂😂

[@SocksWithSandals]

I just did. Thus proving that I can, rendering your assertion false, Denis.

[@kingdreadpromotions]

if you still in trouble give me a shout. im in Leicester not far from you. peace out

[@SocksWithSandals]

Not really in trouble, just a bit stuck at the moment.

[@dmbrod]

Nicely done mate.

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

Mini clubman ?

[@SocksWithSandals]

I meant to say Cooper 1275 GT. Well spotted.

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

@SocksWithSandals Really! I thought it looked like a normal old mini. Use to have a 850cc one great fun to drive! Does not really matter what it is other than curious to know why you think it is a cooper?😊😊

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

@SocksWithSandals Where your good old Swift engine problems are concerned,if the garage recon it is the top end issues and if there are hydraulic tappets might it be a worn hydraulic tappets/s? Presuming your cam lobes are in good condition. Hopefully not bent valve stem or timing out? Belt chain slipped? When was this last checked? Seems you could do with a good old Haines manual probably available on eBay or library.🙄🙄

[@SocksWithSandals]

There are no Haynes Manuals but I have heard you can go through a paywall and download a PDF.

[@stevewild4449]

@@SocksWithSandals You were correct in the fist place. That is most definitely a mini clubman 👍

[@cabovermike]

WTF are you stopping there going nowhere when you could be at "Talbot motorhome breakers"/ Talbot express parts, 130-132 highcross street LE1 4PJ,. massive talbot express breakers yard where you could park up and sort your issues,.

[@SocksWithSandals]

Calm Down Be in control of the things that you do control. Like your temperament.

[@Pearsepat]

Well Tim a breakers yard that deals with Talbot's would actually be the right place to be to source the part you need and maybe someone at the breakers yard might even put the part in for you to get you back on the road it would be worth a try.

[@SocksWithSandals]

I can't move anywhere, Pat. Except by bus.

[@Pearsepat]

@@SocksWithSandals well Tim if you have to go by bus then so be it but I'm sure that when you get there and you source the part you need and then maybe if you ask one of the men that are working there would they put the part in for you I'm pretty sure that they would be more than happy to help you they do it here in Ireland because at the end of the day all men that work in breaker yards are mechanics and they do repairs for people it wouldn't hurt to ask.

[@ghunt9146]

​@SocksWithSandals, let's hope somebody can give you a tow to that spares place. Sounds like the best option to me. Goodluck.

[@billienomates1606]

Good vid, nice looking steak.

[@SocksWithSandals]

I've been looking forward to Niall getting me a steak dinner for a whole year now! 🥩

[@liamb6310]

rose and crown in Thurnby did do nice food.

[@SocksWithSandals]

I'll probably be self-catering for a while, Liam.

[@Stevebookend]

How long do you think you will be there Tim? I might be passing Tuesday.

[@SocksWithSandals]

I doubt I would be gone by Tuesday, Steve. Saturday is a warmer day, which may help with starting. I will let you know if it moves before then.

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Dare I ask why your trousers were round your ankles 😂 Bless you Tim, most people would have had a meltdown by now and given up. Good man Nial, having support around you makes a big difference. Tc 😊

[@SocksWithSandals]

Well, would you sleep with your knickers, tights and tracksuit bottoms around your waist?

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

@SocksWithSandals No I wear pj's 😁

[@SocksWithSandals]

"All that buttoning and unbuttoning" - Victorian [self-unalive] note.

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

@SocksWithSandals I'm too lazy for buttons...mens have a slit anyway for those moments in the night. Should I send you some for Xmas 🙂

[@SocksWithSandals]

No

[@johnbateman3244]

Your reaction and acceptance to adverse situations you find yourself in is a lesson to us all. If your attitude could be bottled you would be a millionaire in a week. Take care and thanks for the entertainment. There are worse places than Leicester so I've been told. 👍

[@SocksWithSandals]

It is through overcoming adversity that we gain strength of character. Not only for external events but for slaying the demons of bad habits.

[@Richard-e8c2u]

Hope you get it sorted mate

[@natalie4415x]

Get an injector of the internet and get It fitted by a mate..?

[@SocksWithSandals]

You may have just predicted the plot to a future episode, Natalie.

[@1morewave]

“Living cheap is better than a pay rise “ 🙌

[@SocksWithSandals]

It takes a lot of people a while to figure that one out, including me!

[@EarthingGrounding]

Diesel injector pump Not check :( Diesel Heater Not Check :( Pack it in stans rubbish Not Check :( You'll get there :)

[@SocksWithSandals]

If I want to have a day off from my problems to chill out with a mate, then I bloody well will. Might take tomorrow and the next day off too.

[@EarthingGrounding]

@SocksWithSandals :) 😀

[@robertramsay6697]

Get injector tested an refurbished

[@SocksWithSandals]

That is the plot to an upcoming episode, Robert.

[@robertramsay6697]

@SocksWithSandals good ill meet up with you at some point if ok tim I'm bris mate manchester vanlife I live in my van too I convert vans had a few kontikis in my time your cooker an heater all chance to be ok easy tested an repaired if need be

[@SocksWithSandals]

I haven't dared to use any of the 36 year old gas appliances yet, Robert. I just put a couple of extra blankets on the duvet and deal with the cold that way.

[@robertramsay6697]

@SocksWithSandals no wot your saying but get it tested an you can cook shower an be sorted mate

[@robertramsay6697]

After all it is a mansion so be comfortable lol

[@Theresa-s9u]

You still have roof over your head. Keep positive ❤

[@SocksWithSandals]

Exactly, Teresa.

[@KevinPollard-m1v]

Tim I really do know what’s it like I’m ok now all you need is a few good pals . You all be laughing about all this one day soon

[@SocksWithSandals]

I'm the sort of person who laughs about disasters at the time, Kev!.

[@alienscientist8893]

She ain't let you down quite yet laddy,, be nice to get that engine out and re condition it..

[@SocksWithSandals]

I suspect it's "just" the fuel injection system needs replacing.

[@alienscientist8893]

@SocksWithSandals Sounds like it doesnt it.. Would be nice tho to recon an engine like that, it's done well for 35 years just needs some new bearings here and there and she's good as new..

[@Grizleea]

NATO Matt green and Matt black would transform the mansion can get from amozen

[@SocksWithSandals]

It's funny you should say that. Check out the episodes where I painted the roof.

[@SocksWithSandals]

No.

[@mramsey123]

Do you have an address or something we can mail you something I want to help you out thew the winter

[@SocksWithSandals]

Very kind, Mr Ramsey.. I have a PayPal account. PayPal.Me/SocksWithSandals Much appreciated.