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Hi. In the next procurement batch of 12 aircraft, the UK is to buy F-35A instead of F-35B. A shame the word "instead" was used, i am not sure if this leaves the UK short of aircraft for the two carriers. A fifth generation aircraft capable of delivering a nuclear weapon was part of the decision...

Hi. Been various news items in UK about alleged Russian interference with the GPS that Airliners use to navigate. This is allegedly happening over the Baltic states. UK has a large population of eastern Europeans, so a lot of UK budget airlines operate there...

Hi. There was a news item today about a Delta Airlines Pilot found guilty of being drunk before attempting to fly his 767 from Edinburgh to New York. https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/american-pilot-pleads-guilty-being-32280096 I was wondering what defines 'drunk' when...

Hi. Great new video describing the ejection sequence from an F14, and the conditions that led to that ejection. I think some of the issues mentioned are pertinent to threads on other posts. It would be great if @Astro14 could perhaps chip in too. Apologies to those you have watched it, but it is...

Hi. My usual choice of filter for my OM642 Diesel engine is the Mahle OX380D. I have noticed that the Bosch filter is much cheaper. Are Bosch filters of equal quality to the Mahle? Also, Napa are pushing their products in the UK. Their oil filter is cheaper than the Bosch. Are Napa filters...

Hi. What Voltage would you expect to see from a fully charged 12v car battery that is in good condition? Google searches suggests 12.6v. Does 12.6v sound correct? Thank You.

Hi. Came across a product that professes to clean the variable vanes in a diesel turbo. https://www.forteuk.co.uk/product/diesel-turbo-cleaner/ How on earth can a product that is burned in the combustion process possibly clean turbo vanes? Is this just another product that takes money from...

Well i was going to post a link to an F14 Pilot interview but the 'video is not available'. Sorry about that. Moderators may ditch the thread until i can sort it. Video was youtube and called F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe

Hi. My 2008 Jeep with the Mercedes OM642 diesel engine requires a HOAT coolant. It is due a coolant change. Both G48 and G05 are available to me. Is one better than the other? Many thanks.

Hi. Just done a partial fluid change on my Jeep. It uses the german manufactured 722.6 transmission. I sent some old fluid for analysis. Viscosity was fine with Viscosity @ 100°C (cSt) 6.07 Copper was high Cu - 335 As was tin Sn - 22 This has been flagged up as possible bronze issue. Where...

Hi. A little background information first if i may. I have a 2008, Diesel Grand Cherokee. It has the OM642 Engine coupled to the W5J400 Transmission. This is Jeep's designation for the Mercedes 722.6. The W5J400 was made in Germany by Mercedes. My Jeep has 102,000 miles on it. The fluid and...

Hi. As we have a community of F14 Tomcat enthusiasts on the Forum, i thought i would post another Vid for those who may have missed it. Apologies if you have already seen it. There has been some debate, as to how effective the AGM-54 Missile really was and how it would have performed in a real...

Hi. I have read of NAPA as a brand in America and have recently noticed they are now selling their products in the UK. They are very reasonably priced. I have just bought 5 litres of their Red OAT coolant and it was less than half the price of my local supplier called Halfords. Are they noted...

Hi. As we have a following for the fantastic F14 on this forum, i thought i would post the following video. It is made by Ward-Mooch-Carroll. He makes some really interesting aviation videos. A former F14 RIO. Apologies to those who have watched it. If you have time, try watch the...

The Royal Navy has lost an F35B that was flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Mediterranean. Most importantly, the Pilot ejected and is safe and well. A very expensive Aircraft that is fitted with very classified technology is now at the bottom of the sea. I wonder if the Russians will try...

Hi. Wife's Opel/VX Astra 1.6 had a major leak from bottom hose. The coolant it lost was just a generic, shop branded red OAT https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/antifreeze/halfords-oat-antifreeze-concentrate-5-litres-798785.html It needs bringing back up to strength and i...

Hi. A few of the Multi fluid usage posts has me thinking. My Transmission was made in Germany by Mercedes. The casing says 722.6 on it. It was bolted onto a OM642 Engine, made by Mercedes, whilst still in Germany, then as a unit it was shipped to Magna Steyr factory and fitted into a Grand...

Hi. Simple question. If you were required to use a MB229.51 Oil with a 5w-30 viscosity, which one would you use? I realise they all meet the minimum requirements laid down by Mercedes to enable approval, but which Oil goes that extra mile to give an outstanding product? One that goes over and...

Hi. Interest has been shown in this Film before, so thought i would post this for anyone who may have missed it.

Hi. Did not want to take another post off topic, so i started this one. I read many forum members write things like 'this oil is a group 3' or 'that oil is a group 4'. My question is, how on earth do you know? Nothing is written on the bottle and when i asked one company they just replied...