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Old 10 November 2014, 08:15   #1
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I've never had to do that before...

The powerhead of my engine has been sitting in our conservatory for about a month whilst I sort it out; the rest of the engine has been outside. When I looked at it yesterday a snail had got itself between the driveshaft and the middle section - right at the lowest point and.

I ended up using a length of PVC hose on the end of Henry the vacuum cleaner's* hose to grab it (and chuck it into the neighbour's garden ).

It must have taken ages for it to climb in there...


* Other brands of vacuum cleaners are available
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Old 10 November 2014, 21:45   #2
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Hate it when that happens. Them jobs suck
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Old 11 November 2014, 17:32   #3
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Old 11 November 2014, 17:51   #4
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your just so slimey!!
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Old 11 November 2014, 17:53   #5
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Old 11 November 2014, 17:54   #6
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Old 11 November 2014, 18:41   #7
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