WOOHOO!

Parts came in thursday, as milners said they would. 408 GBP TOTAL, inclusive of shipping... parts went in yesterday, drove it [technically, the mrs towed me] home today. The vehicle wasn't warming well, and in a pinch, I ordered a 198F thermostat for a 1987 ford ranger with the 4d53t diesel. the mechanic installed it - said he had to remove the power steering to do it, and kept the old thermostat for me to look at - it was broken! luckily it failed open, but it was 1 tine from having snapped completely, and dropping inside <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> anyway, the thermostat fit, but it still doesn't get that warm, the rad gets hot, but I am now wondering about the waterpump. anyway, she's plugged in [has a block heater], and I should be on the road monday. OH YEAH - got a great insurance quote from a local broker, and it's even cheaper than my current insurance. THE DEALS ARE OUT THERE!!!