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General Discussion Area / Oh Dear - 9999 Posts.
« on: 28 August 2017, 14:59:59 »
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted FL Saloon rear Boot Lid in Silver.
« on: 25 August 2017, 13:50:45 »
so FL, yr 2000 onwards, in silver would prefer the later Z157, but Z147 will do, what you got? thanks.
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General Discussion Area / Zirk's Tip of the Day
« on: 22 August 2017, 19:58:23 »
Tip 1, Dont stick your fingers about an inch away from a karcher pressure washer nozzle when its on full chat. 
Tip 2, Dont presure wash the under side of an Estate Rear Spoiler at close range. they become Airbourne afdter a few mins.
On a more positive note, the numbness and the feelings on me fingers are just starting to come back after an hour or two, and I think Ive just found a new way to remove a Prodrive rear spoiler from the Tailgate.
Tip 2, Dont presure wash the under side of an Estate Rear Spoiler at close range. they become Airbourne afdter a few mins.
On a more positive note, the numbness and the feelings on me fingers are just starting to come back after an hour or two, and I think Ive just found a new way to remove a Prodrive rear spoiler from the Tailgate.
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Omega General Help / Fitting Irmscher Back Box joint question
« on: 20 August 2017, 12:30:08 »
Fitting one this afternoon, I normally use some cement / sealant on joints but thinking forward may want to recover the back box in the future at some point without wrecking the joint, any other sealant or stuff I can use or just dont bother just clean and clamp it?
ta.
ta.
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General Car Chat / Another Halfords Cheap Deal - This time on the Mini 3/8" Wrench and Socket Sets
« on: 15 August 2017, 18:29:15 »
For those that missed out on Fuse 19 Post for the 1/4" Deal which Stores and Probably Halfords eBay are Out of Stock of these now (1/4"), however My Local Manager informs me theres a New deal going live Tonight, should be on after 5.30pm. This time its on the 3/8" Wrench Baby Sets, another Stock Clearance.
Dont hang around though they will soon be gone, Use the same Code B17TOOLS15 that Fuse 19 posted for 15% Off Online, then Click and Collect and use the 10% Coupon Code for another 10% Off in Store when you pay for them.
Halfords Advanced 28 Piece Metric Socket Set 3/8", Was £80, SAVE £67.50, Now £12.50 (Use Cose and Coupon for Total price of £9.56)
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-28-piece-metric-socket-set-3-8
Then use this voucher, save image to phone, and scan Barcode in store at Checkout, will give another !0% of all items.
Dont hang around though they will soon be gone, Use the same Code B17TOOLS15 that Fuse 19 posted for 15% Off Online, then Click and Collect and use the 10% Coupon Code for another 10% Off in Store when you pay for them.
Halfords Advanced 28 Piece Metric Socket Set 3/8", Was £80, SAVE £67.50, Now £12.50 (Use Cose and Coupon for Total price of £9.56)
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-28-piece-metric-socket-set-3-8
Then use this voucher, save image to phone, and scan Barcode in store at Checkout, will give another !0% of all items.
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General Car Chat / More Halfords Discounts, Odds and Sods, Spares for you Tool Kits
« on: 12 August 2017, 16:56:54 »
All Advanced stuff, Cheap, a lot cheaper than buying Individual items, Code is B17TOOLS15 valid till 15th August, you may need to order individually for the Code Discount to work if buying more than 1 item.
Also get another 3.5% if ordered through TopCashBack
Halfords Advanced 15 Piece Socket Rail 3/8", Was £21.99, SAVE £15.99, Now £6 (£5.10 with Code) 34p each
3/8" Drive with sizes: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22mm
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-15-piece-socket-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced Professional Precision Ratchet Repair Kit, Was £4.99, Save £3.99, Now £1 (85p with Code)
Available for all 3 Size Advanced Wrenches individually, 1/4, 1/2. 3/8" .
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-advanced-professional-precision-ratchet-repair-kit
Halfords 2 piece Professional Extension Bar Set, Was £5.49, Save £3.49, Now £2 (£1.70 with Code) 85p each
Available for 1/4 and 3/8"
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-2-piece-professional-extension-bar-set
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Star Bit Rail 3/8", Was £17.99, SAVE £9.99, Now £8 (£6.8 with Code) 85p each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-8-piece-star-bit-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced 7 Piece Torx Bit Socket Rail 1/2", Was £22.99, SAVE £10.99, Now £12 (£10.20 with Code) 1.45p each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-7-piece-torx-bit-socket-rail-1-2
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Hex Bit Socket Rail 3/8", Was £17.99, SAVE £5.99, Now £12 (£10.20 with Code) 1.27p each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-8-piece-hex-bit-socket-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced 6 Piece Advanced Female "Torx" Socket Rail 3/8", Was £15.99, SAVE £3.99, Now £12 (£10.20 with Code) £1.70 each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-6-piece-advanced-female-torx-socket-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Impact Socket Rail 1/2", Was £19.99, SAVE £9.99, Now £10 (£8.50 with Code) £1.06 each
8 x 1/2" Drive Impact Sockets : 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21mm
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-8-piece-impact-socket-rail-1-2
Also get another 3.5% if ordered through TopCashBack
Halfords Advanced 15 Piece Socket Rail 3/8", Was £21.99, SAVE £15.99, Now £6 (£5.10 with Code) 34p each
3/8" Drive with sizes: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22mm
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-15-piece-socket-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced Professional Precision Ratchet Repair Kit, Was £4.99, Save £3.99, Now £1 (85p with Code)
Available for all 3 Size Advanced Wrenches individually, 1/4, 1/2. 3/8" .
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-advanced-professional-precision-ratchet-repair-kit
Halfords 2 piece Professional Extension Bar Set, Was £5.49, Save £3.49, Now £2 (£1.70 with Code) 85p each
Available for 1/4 and 3/8"
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-2-piece-professional-extension-bar-set
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Star Bit Rail 3/8", Was £17.99, SAVE £9.99, Now £8 (£6.8 with Code) 85p each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-8-piece-star-bit-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced 7 Piece Torx Bit Socket Rail 1/2", Was £22.99, SAVE £10.99, Now £12 (£10.20 with Code) 1.45p each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-7-piece-torx-bit-socket-rail-1-2
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Hex Bit Socket Rail 3/8", Was £17.99, SAVE £5.99, Now £12 (£10.20 with Code) 1.27p each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-8-piece-hex-bit-socket-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced 6 Piece Advanced Female "Torx" Socket Rail 3/8", Was £15.99, SAVE £3.99, Now £12 (£10.20 with Code) £1.70 each
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-6-piece-advanced-female-torx-socket-rail-3-8
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Impact Socket Rail 1/2", Was £19.99, SAVE £9.99, Now £10 (£8.50 with Code) £1.06 each
8 x 1/2" Drive Impact Sockets : 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21mm
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-8-piece-impact-socket-rail-1-2
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General Discussion Area / So, If you had to Give Up your all Favorite Food.... But keep One.
« on: 30 July 2017, 20:17:00 »
Hypothetically of course, bit like Desert Island Disk, but with Food.
Me, I think i would keep King Prawns, absolutely adore them, which is strange because I cant stand Shell Fish type foods (yea, I know there not shell fish, but you know what I mean), I just think Prawns are so versatile, eat them on there own, with garlic, Curries, Fruit etc.
Things I would miss most would have to be my Bacon and Sausages.
What would you keep and miss?
Me, I think i would keep King Prawns, absolutely adore them, which is strange because I cant stand Shell Fish type foods (yea, I know there not shell fish, but you know what I mean), I just think Prawns are so versatile, eat them on there own, with garlic, Curries, Fruit etc.
Things I would miss most would have to be my Bacon and Sausages.
What would you keep and miss?
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General Discussion Area / UK Gov, No more Petrol or Diesel Cars, Vans by 2040
« on: 26 July 2017, 12:42:45 »
This came up in conversation last night with a few mates, and already it seems to be confusing folk as to exactly what is means.
I read it as, "the Sale of NEW Petrol and Diesel Cars and Vans by 2040", so, we'll still be running around in them, just not brand new ones, does that help the Environment?, probably not, what will happen though, long before then, is most major Cities in the UK leveling a "Pay to Enter" Emission Zones, meaning, Buy Electric, dont bother or I need to, I have no choice and end paying something like £100+ per day Charge or Fine to get to work every day.
Those that can afford a Brand New Electric Car will be better off, in every respect, those that cant, wont.
What about our existing Petrol and Diesels Cars and Vans made before 2040, will that make them more attractive and see an increase in their Value?, dont know, but guessing there will be some financial incentive to scrap as many as possible, probably incentives to off set the cost of a New Electric run around, nice if you afford it.
No mention of LPG, or LPG Electric Hybrids, Diesel Trucks, Lorries, Plant Hire etc, and whos going to invent these wonderfull Batteries by then to keep the UK Transport System moving, without stopping every few hours to re charge them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40723581
I read it as, "the Sale of NEW Petrol and Diesel Cars and Vans by 2040", so, we'll still be running around in them, just not brand new ones, does that help the Environment?, probably not, what will happen though, long before then, is most major Cities in the UK leveling a "Pay to Enter" Emission Zones, meaning, Buy Electric, dont bother or I need to, I have no choice and end paying something like £100+ per day Charge or Fine to get to work every day.
Those that can afford a Brand New Electric Car will be better off, in every respect, those that cant, wont.
What about our existing Petrol and Diesels Cars and Vans made before 2040, will that make them more attractive and see an increase in their Value?, dont know, but guessing there will be some financial incentive to scrap as many as possible, probably incentives to off set the cost of a New Electric run around, nice if you afford it.
No mention of LPG, or LPG Electric Hybrids, Diesel Trucks, Lorries, Plant Hire etc, and whos going to invent these wonderfull Batteries by then to keep the UK Transport System moving, without stopping every few hours to re charge them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40723581
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General Discussion Area / Could only happen in Liverpool, Let's water down the Petrol.
« on: 16 June 2017, 14:05:13 »
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted, Fuel Return Hose from Injector Rail.
« on: 06 June 2017, 20:56:01 »
Not sure if its the same as the Fuel feed Pipe to the Injector Rail, but the Return Pipe will do for me as I can get to it easerly without ripping Air flow Pipes off on a 2.2.
Pic below (Not a real Pic) may not need the whole pipe, if its been cut, just need the screw in part with enough rubber hose that I can bend and attach another hose to it.
Pic below (Not a real Pic) may not need the whole pipe, if its been cut, just need the screw in part with enough rubber hose that I can bend and attach another hose to it.
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General Discussion Area / What does your Surname mean.
« on: 06 June 2017, 18:15:03 »
Surname look up (free), if your name comes back as "English Variant of ie, XYZ" then search XYZ instead.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
Mine comes back as a Maker of Cooper or Wooden Barrel for Beer or Spirit, formerly from Germany, Denmark, Swiss Borders, Hmm Beer,....
they could be on to something there. 
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
Mine comes back as a Maker of Cooper or Wooden Barrel for Beer or Spirit, formerly from Germany, Denmark, Swiss Borders, Hmm Beer,....
they could be on to something there. 102
Omega General Help / Am I going to burn out the Fuel Pump out doing this?
« on: 25 May 2017, 18:46:15 »
Someone who shall remain namesless has just filled the LPG Mig full with petrol 
, whilst the another Omega still has an empty tank. So, rather than fuff around Im thinking of disconnecting the fuel line from under the Penlium, extend the hose and point it into the other empty tank.
Meaning the fuel pump on the donor car is going to be runing full chat for about half to three quaters of a tank, taking care of course not to run the tank do dry so the pump is still covered with fuel.
Thoughts on over heating the pump?, or go back to plan B and fuff around.
, whilst the another Omega still has an empty tank. So, rather than fuff around Im thinking of disconnecting the fuel line from under the Penlium, extend the hose and point it into the other empty tank.Meaning the fuel pump on the donor car is going to be runing full chat for about half to three quaters of a tank, taking care of course not to run the tank do dry so the pump is still covered with fuel.
Thoughts on over heating the pump?, or go back to plan B and fuff around.
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General Car Chat / One for the Boot - Halfords Advanced 18 pc Socket Set, 12 Quid.
« on: 19 May 2017, 14:25:49 »
Its the Half Price Advanced Tool Kit time again, but I thing I noticed and ordered was this handy 18 pc Set, which wont break the Bank for leaving in the Boot or the Second Car.
Reduced from £50 down to £12.50 plus another 3% off through TCB. Would be rude not to at that price
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-18-piece-socket-set-3-8
Reduced from £50 down to £12.50 plus another 3% off through TCB. Would be rude not to at that price
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-18-piece-socket-set-3-8
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Head Unit / Canbus / Steering Wheel Controls Question.
« on: 08 May 2017, 15:16:02 »
HU and SW Controls, does it go via the Canbus or is it controlled directly?
In other words if I pull out a HU and power it up on the Bench will it work with a removed Steering Wheel?
In other words if I pull out a HU and power it up on the Bench will it work with a removed Steering Wheel?
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General Discussion Area / Win10 WiFi Tool - Free App for 7 Days
« on: 01 May 2017, 23:24:56 »
Tool for Win10 (and Win10 Mobiles), gives info on WiFi Networks, Neighbouring Networks, Channels, Signal Strengths etc.
Useful if youve got nothing else to play with, normally $2.5 Free this week from the Win10 App Store.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/wifi-tool/9nblggh5xz1z
Useful if youve got nothing else to play with, normally $2.5 Free this week from the Win10 App Store.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/wifi-tool/9nblggh5xz1z