Because of the border into Burma the management have allowed 2 days to get through, because of delays in paperwork we won't be travelling across the border until tomorrow so this has become a rest day for the competitors, a usual 8am start for us six mechanics to fix some of the broken cars, usual points on bentleys, a fuel filter on a mercedes with the loveliest crew on the event. Other work done whilst having a hangover were coolant leaks, half shafts and other usual old broken bits to change. We were all done and washed up ready for the evening when roger Anderson came in to the car park with a snapped gear lever, as rules are rules we couldn't work on it so Jim Smith ran to our aid, towed the model A to a welder we'd seen earlier in the day, they said they only repaired radiators but drew a map to another welder, back went on the tow strap and he was yanked to the next shop, this place was owned by the Chinese and as it was Chinese New Year there was no help here! Running out of options we pulled the ford back towards the hotel but noticed another welder on the way back so with a couple of u turns we pulled in and they agreed to weld his gear lever back on, after half an hours work at this place it was done but it was going to be expensive! £4 the welding cost so we suggested that roger gave them a tip of another £4 which he gladly did and he was off!
Job done!!
We hastily drove back to the hotel for more beers when one of the Bentley guys came over with a massive hole in his radiator, handily we knew of a radiator repair shop who repaired it immediately for £6, this place is so cheap!
Still reeling from last nights booze up consisting of massive beer dispensers and luminous green drinks I decided enough was enough and headed for bed ready in anticipation for Burma!
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