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[dollywobbler]

Lacks battery boost from 2CV in shot. 8.5/10, bear in mind for the future.

 

2CV wasn't anywhere near this scene! No battery boost required. However, I can tell you're disappointed, so here's a pic of the 2CV jump starting the stripey BX, with the CX watching with interest (it was too wide to squeeze past the BX).

 

[dugong]

I stabbed myself in the hand with a screwdriver trying to fix a window regulator once. True story. 

[dugong]

2CV wasn't anywhere near this scene! No battery boost required. However, I can tell you're disappointed, so here's a pic of the 2CV jump starting the stripey BX, with the CX watching with interest (it was too wide to squeeze past the BX).

 

 

MINGEBAG EXPECTATIONS REALISED, MUCH THANK. VERY SNOW, SO APPRECIATED. 

[richardmorris]

Had an odd smell in the car this morning when stopped at the lights. Roasting coffee beans!?

Thought it was outside, but next set of lights the same smell. Well it's an improvement on the burning oil smell I'm ignoring anyway.

Back home I thought I'd better look under the bonnet and found three burnt acorns on the rear manifold bank! I assume a squirrel was storing things away? The car has stood since Tuesday as I've used the bike the rest of the week.

[andy18s]

A mate found this under the seat of his RF last week

 

[wuvvum]

Got the oil change done on the Scooby this evening.  Was pretty straightforward really - nothing was seized or overly tight, and the car has enough ground clearance that I didn't need to put it up on ramps to get my tray thingy underneath.  I did use a bottle of engine flush in the end - it was rather disconcerting pouring something that looked like water into the oil filler, but it doesn't seem to have done any harm.  No proof that it's done any good either, mind - the oil is now the cleanest I've ever had, but that might be largely due to the fact that the car was sat level rather than with the front up on ramps, so the sump was able to empty fully.  I used 10w40 oil in the end - slightly thicker than recommended, but then the engine's done 100K miles so the tolerances are probably slightly looser than when it was new.  Interestingly the sump plug didn't have a washer on it, but the (genyouwine Subaru) oil filter I'd bought came with one, so I used it.

 

I also did a "mutual jump start" on the Rover and the Toyota.  Both had batteries that were too flat to start their engines, and they were parked nose in to the fence and blocked in by another car.  I didn't fancy attempting to push either of them out in the small space available, but it occurred to me that, although the Rover's battery didn't have enough oomph to fire up an L-series, it might still have enough go to turn the Toyota's 1.8 pez engine over.  And so it proved.  Jump leads connected up, turn the Toyota key, the engine turns slowly but soon fires.  As soon as it's running and the alternator's putting out 14v or whatever, back to the Rover and that too was away first flick of the key.  I was quite pleased with myself.

 

Also my Dacia brochures arrived in the post this morning.  I'd ordered one for the Sandero and one for the Logan estate thingy; what actually turned up were brochures for the Logan and Duster.  Not a great first impression then...  The Logan does look like a useful bit of kit though - I stopped off at the Renault dealer on the way home from work to have a quick look and it does appear to have quite an impressive boot.  Prices start at a grand more than the basic Sandero, but it does get body colour bumpers.  Still keep fit windows though, and still in any colour you like as long as it's white.

[holbeck]

^^ I'm lovin' the electricity sharing

[HMC]

 Also had battery bother today. The Rover 220 failed to start and after a lot of cursing about parasitic drains I realised like a dick I had not closed the boot properly last weekend, the boot courtesy lamp having then discharged the battery.

 

 Last week under domestic managment orders I was 'encouraged' to move the Bluebird on double quick as our driveway was full. I sold it to a local chap who it now turns out, wanted to take it banger racing. In fact hes found something 'better' so was going to weigh it in. I had to act pretty fast so agreed to have it back, ive managed to make arrangements to store it at work so it also means its not in the way at home and hence I can probably keep hold of it this time around. Its the first time ive ever technically owned a car twice!

[dollywobbler]

^^ I'm lovin' the electricity sharing

 

Indeed. That's so deliciously Autoshite. 

[spike60]

I stabbed myself in the hand with a screwdriver trying to fix a window regulator once. True story. 

I've wanted to stab the door designer with a screwdriver while trying to fix a window regulator every time. True story.

[fred]

I had a internal affair today, chucked a load of bleach down the bog today as you do, then put bog brush in to whip some freshness into to it, stuffed it upright in said bog. 4 hours later went for a shite. sat down and was instantly reminded of operation Yew Tree.

Ohhh you fucking arse toady mother bum burglar, Bog brush handle had took my bum virginity.

The tears flowed freely as I pulled out the Saville brush of abusement.

I am now sitting on a big cushion. Calling Esther Rantzen as I type...First time and went in dry... Oh the shame    

[bub2006]

I'm so sorry but I just damn near pissed myself laughing at that. Makes my eyes water just thinking of the pain you inflicted on yourself

[fordperv]

That is funny as buggery

[Craig the Princess]

Did the nurse at A&E believe that story?

[fred]

It hurt more when I suddenly stood up after realising an alien object had just 'done me' only to find bog brush bending up me trapdoor. as the brush got lodged under the bog seat. First time ever I actually hit the Heights of a Bee Gee tone, almost cracked glass with scream of high pitchness

[fred]

Valentines Day, what did I get , a slim sort with spiky hair taking my bum cherry. fucking great

[Richard]

I went to the doctor because I was getting a stabbing pain in my eye every time I drank a cup of tea, he told me to take the spoon out. I told him my shit was coming out as chips, he told me to lift my string vest. etc etc.

[spike60]

My ex used to be staff nurse on A and E they used to get a regular trickle of men who'd sat on something while naked. Not that the nurses doubted them or found it amusing of course.

[fred]

I'm so sorry but I just damn near pissed myself laughing at that. Makes my eyes water just thinking of the pain you inflicted on yourself

Thank you this eases my pain xx

[stuboy]

Went to play with some Mitsubishi Delicas today as my mate has added another to his fleet. This one had been sitting for four years. We loaded up with kit (including a large workshop compressor) and headed off to see if we could entice it into moving.

 

 

a shiny one from twydell, kent

[trigger]

I collected my Civic from my dad's today after its mot work and took a nice slow drive back home, it really is driving well at the moment, I'm still toying with selling it as I'm not using it much and I fancy a new project but it's such a nice, easy car to drive that I'll miss it once it's gone.

 

 

[cort16]

I've got my cortina booked into to get it's mot and 20,000 associated thing fixed on the 25 th . There's an old school guy in a wee unit that always has a Morris Ital parked outside iwho seemed a good a bet as any. He couldn't remember the phone number for the garage but that doesn't mean he can't fetal chod . We'll see!

[stuboy]

had bro in laws van round to see can locate mystery vibration when reversing

[dugong]

19 days since my accident, I managed a short trip around the block at the controls of a vehicle, making my unintended 'break' behind the wheel the longest time I've spent away from a car since I was 17.

There's still a long way to go before I can travel any distance but it felt like an important step. All 33 of my stitches have been removed and my vision is slowly getting better - alas, I still tire incredibly easily.

Sort of, but not quite. More healing needed.

[dollywobbler]

Good stuff. Don't rush it. Healing doesn't like being rushed. Glad you are driving again. If you went off during cornering, I can firmly recommend going on a fast driving course when you're up to it. It's what I did after I developed serious bum chatter at every turn after a near-death experience in a Subaru Impreza.

[Inspector Morose]

DUGONG DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE.

[dugong]

Good stuff. Don't rush it. Healing doesn't like being rushed. Glad you are driving again. If you went off during cornering, I can firmly recommend going on a fast driving course when you're up to it. It's what I did after I developed serious bum chatter at every turn after a near-death experience in a Subaru Impreza.

 

Not a bend, just a washboard surfaced road with no grip tempered by lever arm dampers. And a windscreen rail hurtling through my face. 

 

Nevertheless, a good suggestion. 

[Inspector Morose]

Not a bend, just a washboard surfaced road

 

Wheels spending more time not in contact with road than in contact. Worse than sheet ice.

[gm]

I did an autotest today, and it was bloody good fun !

 

http://vid22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/mjbrennan/1CEE8F35-9308-46BF-8791-651A3B4AD284_zpsh7nnwjpj.mp4

 

I went along with a mate whose Westfield is garaged for the winter so we both used my car to take part - the bugger only went and beat me !

 

(Warning - this vido may contain casual use of the word "bollocks")

 

 

Also check out my MSA approved* wooly hat !

[vulgalour]

Good to know you're on the mend, Dugong.  Convalescence is boring as all fuck but it does you good.  Take advantage of everyone for as long as possible, it won't last!