The new news 24 thread

[RobT]

17 hours ago, Yoss said:

And there's me thinking everything I wrote was instantly forgotten.

Not at all.  I've had a shit day today and reading about rodents has cheered me up no end.

[wuvvum]

9 hours ago, juular said:

rats

 

 

[vulgalour]

On 25/06/2024 at 12:44, vulgalour said:

Right then, job interview done and it went way better.  Ironically, Microsoft wouldn't let me log in on the back-up laptop (or my mobile, for that matter), even when I tried all the stuff that should allow that to happen so I *had* to use my laptop.  My laptop which then decided that after several tests throughout the morning was going to have the webcam crap out ten minutes before the interview was due to begin.  Just about at my wits end with tech, it miraculously started working and stayed stable throughout the whole interview which was a *lot* shorter than I was expecting.

It was kind of odd when I mentioned having worked for the NHS before and they didn't know, like... it's in my CV, I had several temp posts through an agency doing medical secretary work with almost exactly the same responsibilities as the one I applied for.  So if I got shortlisted without them knowing that then I definitely do something right on paper.  Or they're desperate for staff.  Might be both.

Anyway, key thing is I'm feeling a lot better about it and now I just have to wait for a call back to see if I'm adding another rejection letter to the pile, or starting a new part time job.

I just got a surprise phone call.  One of the other candidates turned down the offer of the position so they offered it to me!  I got the job

Default! Default! Default!

[High Jetter]

9 minutes ago, vulgalour said:

  I got the job

Very well done! Really hope it works out well for you.

[wuvvum]

Seems like the perfect opportunity to use the new congratulations reaction!

20 minutes ago, vulgalour said:

Default! Default! Default!

The two sweetest words in the English language.

[auntiemaryscanary]

32 minutes ago, vulgalour said:

I just got a surprise phone call.  One of the other candidates turned down the offer of the position so they offered it to me!  I got the job

Default! Default! Default!

That's absolutely great news! Well done you. 

[auntiemaryscanary]

13 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Seems like the perfect opportunity to use the new congratulations reaction!

Can you get those congratulations ice cream cones in any of the shops?!

[Rust Collector]

Congratulations @vulgalour, that sounds like a result!

[320touring]

Great news @vulgalour! Congratulations!

[Marshall2810]

Absolutely delighted for you @vulgalour sometimes things are just meant to be 

[Pat Earrings]

So after selling the Qashqai to a lovely couple who even bought the Apple car play unit I jumped on a train to go pick up my next venture.

high mileage hero. 194k miles, with stacks and stacks of history. Stamps/invoices. Engine really does start on the button, and everything feels tight as. Possibly paid a bit as it was a very light Cat N from the rear but the chap loved it and had it fixed properly. Only rear bumper damage tbh and I saw the pictures. Scrubs up really well. A few chips and minor scrapes at the front and the rear sensors are inoperative, so need to figure out which ones a dud. Aside from that, interior is nigh on perfect and apart from the steering wheel wear it just doesn’t look like a car that’s done the mileage.

Pre LCi means no DPF which is superb. It’s had a clutch/flywheel around 4 years ago too. Everything else works. The 19” alloys all have new tyres. Lovely place to be

ill be doing a swirl flap delete myself and possibly EGR delete too. Yes I know people will say im an awful person for the egr delete but its not an issue for me personally.

already ordered up the service bits and some bonnet struts as these ones are a bit weak

forgot to tag @JJ0063 for approval to join high mileage BMW club 😂oh and @horriblemercedes

[Oi_Oi_Savaloy]

320d?  330d?  335d?  Tell us more!

[wuvvum]

Presumably an M-prefix engine on that year?  Looks rather nice.

[GeordieInExile]

Haldex module for the XC70 all boxed up and on its way to Romford to be fixed. 

Exhaust blow sorted and cambelt/aux belt changed today, as well. 

This time next week, fingers crossed, I might have a fully working Volvo that's ready for the MOT...

[JJ0063]

2 hours ago, Pat Earrings said:

 

Looks nice! Same colour as mine I imagine!

M47 or M57?

Looks well on the E92 wheels, just watch out for cracks as they’re very prone!

[richardmorris]

2cv lost dash electrics on the way home ( indicating, fuel gauge wipers, horn etc plus the radio feed which is on with the ignition and not on the same fuse). It corrected itself and everything was working by the time I got home so hard to check, but wiring for the ignition switch is the first area I think.

[Pat Earrings]

1 hour ago, JJ0063 said:

Looks nice! Same colour as mine I imagine!

M47 or M57?

Looks well on the E92 wheels, just watch out for cracks as they’re very prone!

M47 chaps.

yeah I’m dead slow over any speed bumps.   Really lots of car for not much money 

[JJ0063]

13 minutes ago, Pat Earrings said:

M47 chaps.

yeah I’m dead slow over any speed bumps.   Really lots of car for it much money 

Very robust engine, I’m sure it’ll do you well! 

[richardmorris]

9 hours ago, vulgalour said:

I just got a surprise phone call.  One of the other candidates turned down the offer of the position so they offered it to me!  I got the job

Default! Default! Default!

Congratulations!

[SiC]

9 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Seems like the perfect opportunity to use the new congratulations reaction!

Seemed like the perfect opportunity to add a new congratulations reaction!

[EightMegs]

#

This drop link was fine, but the threads were so thoroughly fucked I couldn't get it out of the car to change the strut without destroying it, which ended up taking me nearly two hours. At least it was nylon so I could shatter it with a hammer.

[stuboy]

Mot on future siL car... I've said it'll fail  with tyres like this, and 1 brake light and high level brake light not working, alledge missfire,  told her 

[junkyarddog]

Shite day for it. 

[High Jetter]

40 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Shite day for it.

Looks like a grand day, for Ireland.

[artdjones]

3 hours ago, High Jetter said:

Looks like a grand day, for Ireland.

Warm wet and humid in County Cork today.

[Floatylight]

On 25/06/2024 at 22:32, wuvvum said:

I discovered today that the Merc is supposed to have different sized tyres front to rear - 225/45 17 on the front and 245/40 on the rear.  Which seems a bit over the top for a 19-year-old diesel estate, but hey ho.  The car is currently on 225/45s all round, which might explain why the traction control kicked in when I booted it out of a junction (although that might also have been due to the rear tyres being Wanlis).  It also explains why the sidewalls look a bit odd on a couple of the tyres - the rims are different widths too.

This is bad news as 245/40s are significantly more expensive than 225/45s, and there's less choice too.  So I have a choice between trying to find a decent pair of part worns or going the budget route - there's no way I'm paying over 200 quid for a pair of tyres for a car of that age and (lack of) value.

Think they are quite a few different options, mines or same size 16's all round. (But mine is only the 220cdi)

[wuvvum]

3 minutes ago, Floatylight said:

Think they are quite a few different options, mines or same size 16's all round. (But mine is only the 220cdi)

Mine has 14" discs on the front so 16s might be a bit tight for clearing the calipers.

[stuboy]

5 hours ago, Tayne said:

Did you tell her?

Did you?

I mean did you tell her?

oh yeah... told her 3 points per tyre.... massive fine... car seized... insurance cancelled etc etc

[stuboy]

Went too look at a ford fusion 1.4 and oil reeks of petrol and found this last mot failed on emissions.. 

 

Only done 80k 

 

Worried it's washed the rings

 

2005 selle want 800 notes 

[RoverFolkUs]

6 hours ago, stuboy said:

Mot on future siL car... I've said it'll fail  with tyres like this, and 1 brake light and high level brake light not working, alledge missfire,  told her 

As crazy as it sounds, all 3 of those should still be passable, unless any cords are exposed on 1&2 or the cracks on the 3rd one clearly reach cords. 

Not saying I agree with it, but that's how fucked up the MOT criteria is. If it was my car I'd be changing them all without delay