The grumpy thread

[shedvan]

Worried that if more job doors are closed on me I'm going to have to part ways with the Princess. Unfortunately, a car with no tax and test is hard to shift at the best of times, but one with partially repaired crash damage that is also cosmetically challenged is really only ever going to be destined for the weighbridge. I'm doing everything I can to prevent this from happening, considering how much I regret having to sell the Polo, I don't think I could live with the regret of parting with the beige bus.

 

Might be the most realistic/pragmatic option, putting right all the necessarys on the Leyland isn't going to be quick or cheap and with your work situation its also unlikely - added to the work you will need to deal with on the BX sooner or later vis-a-vis the rust. You could keep it as a lawn-ament but it doesn't sound from what you say that your parents house is an ideal setting.

Unfortunately given the 'work-in-progress' condition of the paint and the crash damage, and the fact that Leyland Princess' are not and easy sell to an eager market you may be better off facing facts on the matter - hard though that may be - to be able to make the most of the good and improve your situation over the longer term.

[shedvan]

Worried that if more job doors are closed on me I'm going to have to part ways with the Princess. Unfortunately, a car with no tax and test is hard to shift at the best of times, but one with partially repaired crash damage that is also cosmetically challenged is really only ever going to be destined for the weighbridge. I'm doing everything I can to prevent this from happening, considering how much I regret having to sell the Polo, I don't think I could live with the regret of parting with the beige bus.

 

Might be the most realistic/pragmatic option, putting right all the necessarys on the Leyland isn't going to be quick or cheap and with your work situation its also unlikely - added to the work you will need to deal with on the BX sooner or later vis-a-vis the rust. You could keep it as a lawn-ament but it doesn't sound from what you say that your parents house is an ideal setting.

Unfortunately given the 'work-in-progress' condition of the paint and the crash damage, and the fact that Leyland Princess' are not and easy sell to an eager market you may be better off facing facts on the matter - hard though that may be - to be able to make the most of the good and improve your situation over the longer term.

[richardthestag]

 

only 4 out of ten for rantage, this bloke gets 30 out of ten.....

 

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7c5_1363640703

 

 

 

Wow........that guy's fuggin great ....and correct.

 

bloody hell, hate to be his blood pressure

[richardthestag]

 

only 4 out of ten for rantage, this bloke gets 30 out of ten.....

 

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7c5_1363640703

 

 

 

Wow........that guy's fuggin great ....and correct.

 

bloody hell, hate to be his blood pressure

[meshking]

After treating the volvo to a set of replacement handbrake shoes and cable plus a set of front drop links, how does it repay me? with the clutch slipping.

 

That's a 7 hour job at London prices (£52 per hour is the cheapest around here) plus about £300 in parts. Do I try to sell it on now, or just keeping driving until it's undriveable and weigh it in / sell it at a later date?

 

If anyone would be interested in a 106k mile 2.4 Volvo phase 2 with 9 months mot and a 3 months tax pm me.

[meshking]

After treating the volvo to a set of replacement handbrake shoes and cable plus a set of front drop links, how does it repay me? with the clutch slipping.

 

That's a 7 hour job at London prices (£52 per hour is the cheapest around here) plus about £300 in parts. Do I try to sell it on now, or just keeping driving until it's undriveable and weigh it in / sell it at a later date?

 

If anyone would be interested in a 106k mile 2.4 Volvo phase 2 with 9 months mot and a 3 months tax pm me.

[vulgalour]

pragmatism

 

You know how sometimes a solution appears you weren't expecting? That just happened. Parents said that they'll provide what the Princess would likely sell for so that I don't have to sell it, they've even stumped up for the bonnet - one of those rare opportunity things, otherwise I doubt they would have bought it, I was going to let it go - it needs and have offered to assist with the BX costs until I get some work. I've applied for another fistful of jobs, including an office cleaning job which is really shit pay and hours, and I just have to hold my breath a bit longer I suppose. I feel really helpless and all I seem to be able to do is focus on the things I can't do rather than the things I can. I can't even figure out how things have got this bad, I'm always very careful with money and not spending more than I have but somehow over the past couple of years my caution has failed me and it's all gone to shit... It has to change, it can't keep being this rubbish, surely.

[vulgalour]

pragmatism

 

You know how sometimes a solution appears you weren't expecting? That just happened. Parents said that they'll provide what the Princess would likely sell for so that I don't have to sell it, they've even stumped up for the bonnet - one of those rare opportunity things, otherwise I doubt they would have bought it, I was going to let it go - it needs and have offered to assist with the BX costs until I get some work. I've applied for another fistful of jobs, including an office cleaning job which is really shit pay and hours, and I just have to hold my breath a bit longer I suppose. I feel really helpless and all I seem to be able to do is focus on the things I can't do rather than the things I can. I can't even figure out how things have got this bad, I'm always very careful with money and not spending more than I have but somehow over the past couple of years my caution has failed me and it's all gone to shit... It has to change, it can't keep being this rubbish, surely.

[Bobthebeard]

pragmatism

 

You know how sometimes a solution appears you weren't expecting? That just happened. Parents said that they'll provide what the Princess would likely sell for so that I don't have to sell it, they've even stumped up for the bonnet - one of those rare opportunity things, otherwise I doubt they would have bought it, I was going to let it go - it needs and have offered to assist with the BX costs until I get some work. I've applied for another fistful of jobs, including an office cleaning job which is really shit pay and hours, and I just have to hold my breath a bit longer I suppose. I feel really helpless and all I seem to be able to do is focus on the things I can't do rather than the things I can. I can't even figure out how things have got this bad, I'm always very careful with money and not spending more than I have but somehow over the past couple of years my caution has failed me and it's all gone to shit... It has to change, it can't keep being this rubbish, surely.

 

Courage VA.

Things have a habit of improving, easy to say of course, but its true! Been there and got the tee shirt etc. A positive outlook, keep your sense of humour, and above all know you aren't alone!

[Bobthebeard]

pragmatism

 

You know how sometimes a solution appears you weren't expecting? That just happened. Parents said that they'll provide what the Princess would likely sell for so that I don't have to sell it, they've even stumped up for the bonnet - one of those rare opportunity things, otherwise I doubt they would have bought it, I was going to let it go - it needs and have offered to assist with the BX costs until I get some work. I've applied for another fistful of jobs, including an office cleaning job which is really shit pay and hours, and I just have to hold my breath a bit longer I suppose. I feel really helpless and all I seem to be able to do is focus on the things I can't do rather than the things I can. I can't even figure out how things have got this bad, I'm always very careful with money and not spending more than I have but somehow over the past couple of years my caution has failed me and it's all gone to shit... It has to change, it can't keep being this rubbish, surely.

 

Courage VA.

Things have a habit of improving, easy to say of course, but its true! Been there and got the tee shirt etc. A positive outlook, keep your sense of humour, and above all know you aren't alone!

[Cheggers]

pragmatism

 

You know how sometimes a solution appears you weren't expecting? That just happened. Parents said that they'll provide what the Princess would likely sell for so that I don't have to sell it, they've even stumped up for the bonnet - one of those rare opportunity things, otherwise I doubt they would have bought it, I was going to let it go - it needs and have offered to assist with the BX costs until I get some work. I've applied for another fistful of jobs, including an office cleaning job which is really shit pay and hours, and I just have to hold my breath a bit longer I suppose. I feel really helpless and all I seem to be able to do is focus on the things I can't do rather than the things I can. I can't even figure out how things have got this bad, I'm always very careful with money and not spending more than I have but somehow over the past couple of years my caution has failed me and it's all gone to shit... It has to change, it can't keep being this rubbish, surely.

 

You're still there and still coping...it's amazing how things sometimes turn up just as you need them. You've a lot of people in your corner, people you've never met (and maybe never will...). You've only got to see the response to Alex going walkabout to realise none of us are alone. Keep your chin up, the tide will turn same as it always does.

[Cheggers]

pragmatism

 

You know how sometimes a solution appears you weren't expecting? That just happened. Parents said that they'll provide what the Princess would likely sell for so that I don't have to sell it, they've even stumped up for the bonnet - one of those rare opportunity things, otherwise I doubt they would have bought it, I was going to let it go - it needs and have offered to assist with the BX costs until I get some work. I've applied for another fistful of jobs, including an office cleaning job which is really shit pay and hours, and I just have to hold my breath a bit longer I suppose. I feel really helpless and all I seem to be able to do is focus on the things I can't do rather than the things I can. I can't even figure out how things have got this bad, I'm always very careful with money and not spending more than I have but somehow over the past couple of years my caution has failed me and it's all gone to shit... It has to change, it can't keep being this rubbish, surely.

 

You're still there and still coping...it's amazing how things sometimes turn up just as you need them. You've a lot of people in your corner, people you've never met (and maybe never will...). You've only got to see the response to Alex going walkabout to realise none of us are alone. Keep your chin up, the tide will turn same as it always does.

[cort16]

After treating the volvo to a set of replacement handbrake shoes and cable plus a set of front drop links, how does it repay me? with the clutch slipping.

 

That's a 7 hour job at London prices (£52 per hour is the cheapest around here) plus about £300 in parts. Do I try to sell it on now, or just keeping driving until it's undriveable and weigh it in / sell it at a later date?

 

If anyone would be interested in a 106k mile 2.4 Volvo phase 2 with 9 months mot and a 3 months tax pm me.

 

You should try one of those clutch centre places. These guys are so switched on with the ins and out of swapping clutches they can do it for a fixed price and in much less time than a normal garage.

I know of at least one garage who just drives their cars over to a clutch centre, lets them do the work then gives it back to the customer.

[cort16]

After treating the volvo to a set of replacement handbrake shoes and cable plus a set of front drop links, how does it repay me? with the clutch slipping.

 

That's a 7 hour job at London prices (£52 per hour is the cheapest around here) plus about £300 in parts. Do I try to sell it on now, or just keeping driving until it's undriveable and weigh it in / sell it at a later date?

 

If anyone would be interested in a 106k mile 2.4 Volvo phase 2 with 9 months mot and a 3 months tax pm me.

 

You should try one of those clutch centre places. These guys are so switched on with the ins and out of swapping clutches they can do it for a fixed price and in much less time than a normal garage.

I know of at least one garage who just drives their cars over to a clutch centre, lets them do the work then gives it back to the customer.

[meshking]

 

You should try one of those clutch centre places. These guys are so switched on with the ins and out of swapping clutches they can do it for a fixed price and in much less time than a normal garage.

I know of at least one garage who just drives their cars over to a clutch centre, lets them do the work then gives it back to the customer.

 

thanks!

 

I just phoned "Mr Clutch", £550 for the clutch and slave cylinder, if the DMF has gone it'll be £400 on top of that. Not looking good for it at the moment.

[meshking]

 

You should try one of those clutch centre places. These guys are so switched on with the ins and out of swapping clutches they can do it for a fixed price and in much less time than a normal garage.

I know of at least one garage who just drives their cars over to a clutch centre, lets them do the work then gives it back to the customer.

 

thanks!

 

I just phoned "Mr Clutch", £550 for the clutch and slave cylinder, if the DMF has gone it'll be £400 on top of that. Not looking good for it at the moment.

[dollywobbler]

It's an interesting theory about them being clutch specialists, but I've worked at a Mr Clutch (for four days before I ran away) and it was SHOCKINGLY bad. The people doing the work hadn't got a clue and hated their jobs, so you can imagine the levels of quality involved. Also, the clutch on my silver BX was fitted by Mr Clutch and has a nasty judder (though my wife reckons I might be imagining it as she things it's fine!).

[dollywobbler]

It's an interesting theory about them being clutch specialists, but I've worked at a Mr Clutch (for four days before I ran away) and it was SHOCKINGLY bad. The people doing the work hadn't got a clue and hated their jobs, so you can imagine the levels of quality involved. Also, the clutch on my silver BX was fitted by Mr Clutch and has a nasty judder (though my wife reckons I might be imagining it as she things it's fine!).

[cort16]

Other Clutch Specialists are available. It must be a swine of a job on a Volvo as I think the going rate for an impreza is 600 and they're supposed to be a right 'mare.

[cort16]

Other Clutch Specialists are available. It must be a swine of a job on a Volvo as I think the going rate for an impreza is 600 and they're supposed to be a right 'mare.

[Bobthebeard]

It's an interesting theory about them being clutch specialists, but I've worked at a Mr Clutch (for four days before I ran away) and it was SHOCKINGLY bad. The people doing the work hadn't got a clue and hated their jobs, so you can imagine the levels of quality involved. Also, the clutch on my silver BX was fitted by Mr Clutch and has a nasty judder (though my wife reckons I might be imagining it as she things it's fine!).

 

I would automatically suspect any clutch replacement centre called Mr Clutch! Just as I would mistrust Mr Engine, Mrs Tyres, or Mz Balljoints for that matter! Bound to be staffed by under paid youngsters that haven't a clue! In my opinion*

 

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[Bobthebeard]

It's an interesting theory about them being clutch specialists, but I've worked at a Mr Clutch (for four days before I ran away) and it was SHOCKINGLY bad. The people doing the work hadn't got a clue and hated their jobs, so you can imagine the levels of quality involved. Also, the clutch on my silver BX was fitted by Mr Clutch and has a nasty judder (though my wife reckons I might be imagining it as she things it's fine!).

 

I would automatically suspect any clutch replacement centre called Mr Clutch! Just as I would mistrust Mr Engine, Mrs Tyres, or Mz Balljoints for that matter! Bound to be staffed by under paid youngsters that haven't a clue! In my opinion*

 

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[Guest]

My sainted Christ, this bloke with the MOMO wheel is hard work. It's taken me three days to establish [two or three word answers each time] that :

 

1. He's in St Helen's

2. He's off tomorrow

3. He's off tomorrow until 4.

4. He might be available at mid-day tomorrow but hasn't suggested if that's a goer or not. I've suggested a meeting point.

 

ARGH.

[Guest]

My sainted Christ, this bloke with the MOMO wheel is hard work. It's taken me three days to establish [two or three word answers each time] that :

 

1. He's in St Helen's

2. He's off tomorrow

3. He's off tomorrow until 4.

4. He might be available at mid-day tomorrow but hasn't suggested if that's a goer or not. I've suggested a meeting point.

 

ARGH.

[eddyramrod]

Chin up VA! I've been in similar positions so many times I'm practically a professional. You've seen me going through it just in the last couple of years. There IS light at the end of the tunnel, and it isn't always the next train. Things can change. People will help, when they can, which may not be the help you'd like but will often be the help you need, or at least some of it. You sound lucky in your parent-choice, just show them you appreciate what they're doing and keep applying for stuff. Good things can come out of the blue, I know.

 

Every day you wake up, is a good day.

[eddyramrod]

Chin up VA! I've been in similar positions so many times I'm practically a professional. You've seen me going through it just in the last couple of years. There IS light at the end of the tunnel, and it isn't always the next train. Things can change. People will help, when they can, which may not be the help you'd like but will often be the help you need, or at least some of it. You sound lucky in your parent-choice, just show them you appreciate what they're doing and keep applying for stuff. Good things can come out of the blue, I know.

 

Every day you wake up, is a good day.

[Bobthebeard]

My sainted Christ, this bloke with the MOMO wheel is hard work. It's taken me three days to establish [two or three word answers each time] that :

 

1. He's in St Helen's

2. He's off tomorrow

3. He's off tomorrow until 4.

4. He might be available at mid-day tomorrow but hasn't suggested if that's a goer or not. I've suggested a meeting point.

 

ARGH.

 

Not been following this, but could he be one of eBays finest perhaps?

PS. Did you ever find a use for the Porsche 944 Teledials? Hope so!

[Bobthebeard]

My sainted Christ, this bloke with the MOMO wheel is hard work. It's taken me three days to establish [two or three word answers each time] that :

 

1. He's in St Helen's

2. He's off tomorrow

3. He's off tomorrow until 4.

4. He might be available at mid-day tomorrow but hasn't suggested if that's a goer or not. I've suggested a meeting point.

 

ARGH.

 

Not been following this, but could he be one of eBays finest perhaps?

PS. Did you ever find a use for the Porsche 944 Teledials? Hope so!

[meshking]

I had a clutch replaced by mr clutch once before at a branch in Bristol - they did a good job. Volvo book time is 5.1 hrs, so the "Volvo specialist" I stopped at on the way home said it'd probably take 6 or 7 hours. That tells me that perhaps it's not a job I should be attempting on my driveway....

[meshking]

I had a clutch replaced by mr clutch once before at a branch in Bristol - they did a good job. Volvo book time is 5.1 hrs, so the "Volvo specialist" I stopped at on the way home said it'd probably take 6 or 7 hours. That tells me that perhaps it's not a job I should be attempting on my driveway....