The grumpy thread

[RayMK]

OK then.

 

 

I used ordinary K Seal in my Stellar shortly after buying it in 2010.  The head gasket was weeping oil to the outside world, then it began to steam the exhaust even when warmed after a long run.  K Seal cured the latter problem and I lived with the anti-rust oil leakage for a while.  Eventually, the head gasket failed properly (K Seal + 5,000 miles).  The garage complained that the entire cooling system and all leak paths were covered in a  thick sludge.  That included the jiggle valve in the thermostat and the relief valve in the rad cap.  Nevertheless, the 5,000 miles period of grace was financially welcome.

 

Not really a grump now on the 205.  I stuffed a hose in the expansion bottle to flush out the thick slime.  After emptying it and brushing it clean, I refilled with water (just the expansion bottle - the rest of the system was left filled with whatever is circulating) then drove a few miles, checked it, all ok, then drove 60 miles.  The bottle is still at the correct level and clear.  The car still drives fine and has normal temperatures.  I'll keep an eye on it but do nothing until something develops.  Strange!?

[Des]

OK then.

 

 

 

Seen the cost of that stuff? I'd hope rubbing that bottle produces a genie clutching a rattle gun, grinding stick and a full tube of Hylomar.

[LC Torana]

No it doesn't. Simple thermodynamics, it hardens when it is exposed to heat and oxygen (same as glue with a catalyst (epoxy) which won't harden without air).

That sounds plausible, but I'm still sceptical, because bubbles.

 

Don't all cooling systems circulate some air?

[Timewaster]

Ironically spelled thread titles.

 

Kolexion, Force Ales, Spears and reapers.

 

It's not funny anymore.

 

Please stop.

[twosmoke300]

Agreed

[purplebargeken]

What if I want to sell spears? I like spears, they are sharp and pointy unlike spares which may not always be sharp and pointy.

[purplebargeken]

What about For Snail? It might be a 2CV ad. 

 

I'll cease now. Sorry. 

[Cavcraft]

Ironically spelled thread titles.

 

Kolexion, Force Ales, Spears and reapers.

 

It's not funny anymore.

 

Please stop.

 

 

A bit doesn't bother me too much, but some thread titles are just completely unreadable. They probably contain decent material but as a rule I CBA to find out. Ditto OMGSNOWKAOS, gubbermint etc 

[michael1703]

Bored of FTP and HBOL and TLDR

[HH-R]

Add SWMBO to that list too.

[beko1987]

Its a bootiful day, but I cant get cracking on the car as we have a party after lunch and I cba to get filthy.

 

I have a day to myself tomorrow, and I bet it pisses down with rain all day...

[eddyramrod]

 

 

Sat through Masterchef earlier.

 

Every sentenced began with 'So,...'.

 

I understand that language evolves, and that there will inevitably be stupid faddy affectations adopted by the masses because it's been on the telly. That doesn't excuse basic grammar being ignored, and it definitely doesn't make it acceptable for grown men to speak like dim-witted American teenage girls.

That'll larn ya!  You won't be so keen to sit through that shouty shit next time!  (Edit: btw, I agree...)

 

Add SWMBO to that list too.

I won't tell her...

[dollywobbler]

I must admit there are entire threads I don't read because of gibberish titles. Don't mind the odd word here and there.

[Parky]

Mrs P is going shopping. Friend picks her up in her four year old Audi A1. Happens to mention she has a light on the dash and doesn't know what it is.

 

Tyre pressure system......

 

Checked the tyres and clockwise from the drivers side front we had (in psi) 20, 16, 8, and 41. How the fuck didn't someone notice the handling being a bit off I will never know.

 

Set the lot to 30 and pointed out that three of the tyres are technically illegal owing to shoulder wear and the big chunks out of the sidewalls aren't very clever. No idea if that's too high or low but at least it is equalised.

 

What annoys me is her husband told her to leave it until the service in 5 months time. I know people have different priorities but I couldn't let my wife drive around like that.

[chaseracer]

I got banned from the FB pages for objecting to someone telling me how and what to think.  This forum is a very broad church and I hope it stays that way.

[Angrydicky]

My 'GR8 4 Collecting Pension' Maestro thread (suggested by Alexg) was thought of before everyone started jumping on the bandwagon. I agree that some thread titles and content have become daft. It used to be taking the mickey out of Ebay sellers who couldn't spell, but the joke has gone way too far.

 

At least we haven't resorted to calling each other "m9" over here yet. That one is really annoying, but GR1, 8, 11 etc is acceptable for describing how good or bad things are. I've made myself sound like a massive hypocrite now

[mercrocker]

Private Eye made a long career out of repetitive jokes and pun headlines.  I still pick one up and read it from time to time and they are still doing it.  I find it quite funny but I can understand how it irks other people.   I probably annoy everybody with correctly spelled and punctuated text messages which must take them forever to read - they take bloody ages to compose, too.    

 

Generally, I deplore bad English but find word-play amusing.  Sometimes.   (There is bad grammar for you)

[michael1703]

 

 

A few years ago someone posted a link to a jag 02 jag X type and referred to it as 'pub landlord car' and

 

"gr9 fer collecting pork scratchings from the cash and carry"

 

Which made me like gr9

[andy18s]

 

 

Generally, I deplore bad English but find word-play amusing. Sometimes. (There is bad grammar for you)

I find there's a vast difference between text speak being used in jest,or as the only means of communicating. .......

 

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

[Parky]

When selling cars and receiving offers along the lines of "best price m8" shall we insist on correct use of the queens English going forward? Personally I think this could generate a lot of fun comments as the mongtards struggle to cope with that concept.

 

Autoshite - we are Rex Harrison to your Eliza Doolittle

[oldcars]

What is the lowest amount one would take for ones automobile? 

[Parky]

Thank you kindly for your offer. However one is aware of the fiscal value of this fine automobile and consider your offer to be, quite frankly somewhat of an insult.

 

In light of this current state of affairs I regret I am obliged to inform you that i would much rather consult with a certain Mr James Brown vis a vis the potential for taking it, as they say, to the bridge.

 

I will be more willing to discuss the matter should the fiscal offer be improved to something closer to the requested fair valuation. I shall therefore await your further correspondence relating to this matter but in case I do not receive further missive I shall bid you good day. I remain of course your humble servant....

[Richard]

going forward

 

Never say that again.

[Bren]

Going forward. Touching base. Singing from the same hymn sheet.

 

All Ricky Gervais office speak - the likes of which if I ever hear again means someone is getting their eyes gouged out and skull fucked to death.

[dugong]

'I think we need to box this off'

 

Yes, you. Into a coffin.

[oldcars]

I was once told in a meeting "we need to look at this at a macro level"

 

My "i only have a Costco card will that do" reply went down like a lead balloon.

[Parky]

My apologies Richard!!

[Parky]

"Run it up the flagpole"

 

Yeah alright. I will stick this 60 page document in a flagpole or lamppost and all that's going to happen is it will get wet, fall apart, and someone gets a fine for littering.

 

Why don't we just read the fucking thing?

[Tamworthbay]

'We need to work out who's part of the equation' (ex colleague of mine), my equation-

 

U= see you next Tuesday.

[Skizzer]

Car-related grump:

 

Yesterday I drove 200 miles home from London specifically to be there so Autoglass could replace the windscreen on the Audi 80, then drove back again to get a flight out of Heathrow at 7.05 this morning.

 

And fucking Autoglass NEVER BOTHERED TO TURN UP.  Six messages from their computer and a phone call confirming the time and place beforehand, then not a peep out of them.  Royally pissed off with that.