File sharing fails...until I restart

I've recently setup an old eMac G4 with Leopard Server in the hopes of running a few services it from it. For now, I'm currently using it for File Sharing / Time Machine access from my MacBook.
The strange thing is, File Sharing will work correctly for a while then when Time Machine on the MacBook starts, or if I need to access a file - I get an error saying my login details are incorrect. Time Machine will report 'Delayed...' as it cannot find the volume. In the Finder, clicking on the eMac and then 'Connect As...' brings up the login box but when I type my username and password in, it reports they are invalid.
At first I thought it was just me, but restarting the eMac seems to fix the problem...for a few hours. Then it happens again. I definitely know it's not me as the login details are stored in the keychain and it can access the eMac after it's restarted without bringing up the login box.
Does anyone know what could be causing this?

it's a known issue with leopard server
hopefully it will be fixed in 10.5.3
there are a number of work arounds, none of which have worked in my case
other than turning AFP of and on which disconnects all users
which is to drastic to use imo
have a look here for some info about the problem
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7182819#7182819

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