castros_bro Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I've just noticed that petrol prices often end with .7 - until a week or so ago, I was paying 116.7, then whilst I was in the middle of filling up i was annoyed to notice that the Sainsbury's pump was priced at 122.7, and subsequently noticed Asda were charging 120.7. Anyone know if there's any significance to the .7 and why all the garages seem to do it? Is it just psychological like prices ending in 99p, in that it doesn't look much more than .5, but seems much less than .9, or is there more to it (e.g there being some obscure tax thing that makes it worthwhile)? 'Tis to do with outwitting bots that scan fuel prices then update sites like " Git yer cheepo fuel here". A price of $120.7 automatically wins over to a price of $120.9 in the listings so if you do an online search for cheapest fuel it'll show at the top - but only works till everyone does it. I is not no Psychologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Can anyone recommend a good petrol-proof glue / sealant.I bought a new petrol pump for the Maxi from Ebay (Moprod branded) and when fitted it leaked from the outlet pipe.After removing it again and inspecting it I discovered that both the brass pipe stubs were only a finger-tight fit in the alloy pump housing. Presumably they should be pressed in and there is no trace of any glue or sealant on any of the parts. I messaged the seller asking them to replace it and they replied very promptly, but unfortunately don't have any more in stock, and even if they had they may all have the same problem. They immediately refunded the money and didn't ask for it to be returned, so I am wondering if I can repair it. 20190420_173028.jpg So what I need is a glue or sealant which will fix the brass pipes into the alloy housing and provide a petrol-proof seal. I thought of some variant of Loctite (maybe bearing fit) or Araldite, but don't know if either of these are resistant to petrol. Anyone have any better ideas? TIA for any suggestions.Hylomar Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 My acadiane has no glass currently fitted.... Because I removed It. The window rubbers are the type with an insert that is pushed into a channel on the outside. What's the best way / correct way to refit the windows? should the rubber be fitted to the panel, and then the glass inserted or should I do the normal way of strong cord around the rubber channel and work my way around? I managed to get one side window in, but the other side is tougher and the rear door windows harder still! Place the rubbers in very hot water, to soften them, for five minutes before trying to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 My acadiane has no glass currently fitted.... Because I removed It. The window rubbers are the type with an insert that is pushed into a channel on the outside. What's the best way / correct way to refit the windows? should the rubber be fitted to the panel, and then the glass inserted or should I do the normal way of strong cord around the rubber channel and work my way around? I managed to get one side window in, but the other side is tougher and the rear door windows harder still!Get some hellerine oil, it’s what sparkies use to get cables through voids and channels and makes life so much easier. And it's paint and rubber friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 What's the thoughts on taking a Paypal deposit for a car buyer hasn't seen? Sets alarm bells ringing for me, PP money seems to be on elastic ready to snap back when the buyer asks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I think I have an E prefix reg that should be an F.E is from August 87 to Aug 88 yet mine is a December88 which should make it an F reg.How does that work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 My dad has the misfortune of owning a 2005 Renault Clio 1.2 (8v). In recent months it had developed a misfire that was rectified with a dosing of WD40. All seemed well with this fix* until last weekend when the misfire reared it’s lumpy head again.This Saturday I changed the coil pack, leads and plugs (well overdue it looked, on the plug front at least) to no avail, still stuttering like George VI on the throttle and flatter than a fenland horizon.Not one to give up, I removed, inspected, discarded and replaced with a new ‘un, the crank position sensor. I was ecstatic to discover that this had done sod all to the misfiring Clio. So, dear shiters, my question is this: Any ideas what could be causing this miss? Ta very much for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 My dad has the misfortune of owning a 2005 Renault Clio 1.2 (8v). In recent months it had developed a misfire that was rectified with a dosing of WD40. All seemed well with this fix* until last weekend when the misfire reared it’s lumpy head again.This Saturday I changed the coil pack, leads and plugs (well overdue it looked, on the plug front at least) to no avail, still stuttering like George VI on the throttle and flatter than a fenland horizon.Not one to give up, I removed, inspected, discarded and replaced with a new ‘un, the crank position sensor. I was ecstatic to discover that this had done sod all to the misfiring Clio.So, dear shiters, my question is this: Any ideas what could be causing this miss?Ta very much for your time.MAF? TPS? (But may not have one depending on MAF arrangement), dirty injector/ injectors? Cam belt/ chain jumped a tooth? Might be worth chucking a bottle of injector cleaner in and giving it an Italian tune as a first (and cheap) step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 DW8 and Lucas? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 XUD9TE and Lucas. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 DW8 and Lucas? TIAXUD9TE and Lucas pump. 306? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I've just noticed that petrol prices often end with .7 - until a week or so ago, I was paying 116.7, then whilst I was in the middle of filling up i was annoyed to notice that the Sainsbury's pump was priced at 122.7, and subsequently noticed Asda were charging 120.7. Anyone know if there's any significance to the .7 and why all the garages seem to do it? Is it just psychological like prices ending in 99p, in that it doesn't look much more than .5, but seems much less than .9, or is there more to it (e.g there being some obscure tax thing that makes it worthwhile)?They used to all end in .9 and most still do. Asda introduced .7 to look cheaper than Tesco and are the only place I’ve ever seen with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 How does it work when you pay for it? Say you buy 70.1 litres at 120.7p/l it comes to £84 61.7p. Do they round it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 £8461.70 would be an awful lot of fuel. Filling up a big boat? £84.617 would be rounded up to £84.62. I believe £84.612 would also be rounded up to £84.62 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 £8461.70 would be an awful lot of fuel. Filling up a big boat? £84.617 would be rounded up to £84.62. I believe £84.612 would also be rounded up to £84.62 too.Eighty four pounds, sixty one point seven pence is what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I suspect Kiltox is correct; the apparent ubiqity of 0.7 probably just reflects the crappy places my weekly routine takes me to. I knew there would be some deep meaning to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 ASDA prices always seem to end in point 7.A Sainsbury's near me usually has .9 prices, but occasionally .4 for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Nowhere around here is anything but X.9p so the .7p craze has passed me by it seems,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 My friend bought a Fezza last week. I am driving it back to Hull. However she doesn't have her licence back yet (due first week of May for medical reasons) But if she gets her normal fully comp on it and I drive it using my fully comp (third party) am I OK if it gets walloped? Or will they invalidate due to her non-licence? Or... Do I get temp cover on top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 You can have a policy on a car without a licence.Your licence is to drive it and nothing to do with insuring it. Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Not sure if fully comp can be had without including 3rd party (IE driving). They may only offer fire & theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Semi related question, it has an MOT but failed on the 18th. He said it has a new one, however check gov and dvla vehicle check website says nope. Are they updated instantly, or is this a three year type update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 MOTs tend to be up quickly although depends on computers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I have seen them take a day before but often it’s much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I can usually check my MoT before I go and pick the car up from the test. I use 3 different garages (depending which car it is) but they all seem to be instantly reflected in the doovla check up site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 This may be a very stupid question but I want to double check things. I got a replacement water pump for the Corolla. The book of much stupidness from Uncle Haynes says fit the pump with 3Bond 1282B, torque up and let set for 2 hours before filling up. The pump is fitted with a rubber o-ring seal. The book doesn't mention the pump being fitted with any seal or gaskets, has no photos of this procedure and as I'm more a learn through pictures/learn through doing than learn through words type of guy I'm struggling to picture it. Do I need the sealant as well as the supplied seal, or am I just being a dumbass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Faer Lady-C and I are due to depart on our holiday (Monday 29/4 in case you wanted to know) and I am considering purchasing Breakdown cover, what a pessimist.I inputted my details into Money Supermarket and the result of that brought forward the offerings of Breakdown Assist.I have never heard of these folk before but am drawn to their price (£45.99 for national recovery).Have any fellow shiters had experience of this bunch?Shall I expect to “get what I pay for “?Could any of you venerable souls recommend a Breakdown Recovery service provider that you would happily sit in your car on a foggy hard shoulder and wait for? Thank you all immensely. P.S. Please forgive me if there’s already a (multitude of) thread posing this very question, a brief sift failed to unearth one. Ta again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Are they one of those companies where you pay up front for recovery and then claim back off them so that you are not waiting hours for the only AA/RAC* other services are available van within 50 miles to reach you as they send a local independent recovery crew? GEM do this for a reasonable price I believe although I haven't used them for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Use auto-aid. I don’t know why anyone considers anything else unless you need European cover etc 3VOM, loserone and clayts450 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 .Interstate car transport &/or transatlantic Shipping Anyone with (relatively recent) experience, recommendations, contacts ? I want to get a non-runner car (with a big roof rack) from a Rebel State / mid north America to hereabouts in Blighty . . . cheaply as possThanks, Bfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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