It was a bit of a bad coincidence that my tools went walkabout at the same time that I was having to face-up to one of the less enjoyable tasks that is part of "The Joy of Sammio".
I apologise for the incredibly boring picture below but I need proof that I am making progress. The chassis is now degreased and I really can blast it next Friday if the weather is dry.
My cross member is grease free. I am not sure why it was cross and I refuse to answer how it got covered in grease.
I feel that I know this chassis better than I knew some of my ex-girlfriends.