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General Discussion Area / Re: Where?
« on: 27 October 2007, 22:46:52 »Quote
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General Discussion Area / Re: David
« on: 27 October 2007, 22:45:32 »Quote
Dont forget Brookside.................actually, forget BrooksideSorry, I am far from a soap fan. Used to have to sit through crossroads when I was little, and corrie/emmerdale farm when I visited the grandparents.
But unless someone is shot, kidnapped, sleeping around etc, the producers aren't happy. Or they feel they have to deal with 'real issues', so have to have gays/lesbians coming out, AIDS, religious controversy, abuse etc etc dragging out story lines for months.
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General Discussion Area / Re: David
« on: 27 October 2007, 22:27:48 »Quote
There not trash, corrie have been going before you was born jaime, so how can you call them trash, they are all good programsI have never really seen the point of soaps, so never much liked them.
That aside, the old (UK) soaps - Emmerdale Farm, Coronation Street, Crossroads etc were popular and represented real life to an extent.
Then, mid 80s, along came knobenders, and like the popularist press, everything has to be sensationalist. Emerdale Farm became Emmerdale, and had to kill off 90% of the cast, Crossroads had to be pulled (only to be brought back with loads of pretty blonde birds shagging anything that moved, including each other), even corrie gone the same way. Its all just utter trash now, just like the 80s crap Yankie soaps like Dallas, The Colbys, Falcon Crest etc etc.
How anyone can sit through that mindless, depressing drivel is beyond me.
Personally, I would much rather watch something you need to think about, such as older murder mysteries (newer tend to be too dumbed down), or a good documentary, esp a controversial one.
And what really pisses me off, the 'New' dumbed down BBC, with their diminishing budget, would rather spend it on crap like knobenders rather than a proper factual programme that they
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General Discussion Area / Re: David
« on: 27 October 2007, 22:13:02 »
Bloody trash TV
They can't make decent tv now
They can't make decent tv now
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General Discussion Area / Re: jammy or what!!
« on: 27 October 2007, 18:36:35 »Quote
listening to a 2.5 v6 today,decide that the noise is not bottom end as told, but coming more from the top end.removed the timing belt cover and find that the tensioner has collapsed. left hand bank pulleys one tooth out, r.h bank 6 TEETH OUT and yet it ran bl++dy awfull noise tho.anyway after checking with a modified spark plug and a airline NO valve damage at all. 8-)'kin 'ell
No valve damage!
Blimey.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool
« on: 27 October 2007, 17:35:13 »Quote
I've got the Clarke kit and as you say the general appearance is of a budget kit.I probably would say but the chest on its own for around £40, and buy the socket rails, rachets, screwdrivers etc seperately. It will cost a little more, but will be much better kit.
The good thing with it is if you ditch the plastic inserts it will hold a lot of extra tools so you can add anything you find lacking and still keep all your tools together.
After having my old tool box stolen I look on the Clarke as being a reasonably comprehensive starter set to add to and when something breaks I can replace with one of better quality.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool
« on: 27 October 2007, 11:09:59 »
[size=14]Conclusion:[/size]
Neither set is comprehensive enough to be a complete kit for Omega maintenence.
Halfords:
The Halfords set is missing a usable set of screwdrivers and a wrench/plier set. Also, with no adapters between the different rachet sizes makes some things awkward.
Add some adapters, and a set of screwdriver bits from the £4 Draper screwdriver set from Tescos (as they fit easily in the case, and you have a (nearly) comprehensive all-in-one set that you can easily through in the car, just missing wrenches/pliers. The case is the typical socket set type design, so very portable (but fairly heavy!)
The quality of the Halfords set is very good, mainly let down by the thin spanners.
Clark
The Clarke set is much lower quality, to the point of I would be concerned that it may let you down.
From an Omega maintenence point of view, it is somewhat lacking. It would need a rail of Torx sockets, some extra sockets, and a more comprehensive spanner set.
It comes in a drawer chest, so not so portable, but more convenient in the garage.
Overall
The extra 150 pieces in the Clarke set is mainly the screwdrivers (inc those 96 screwdriver bits) and drill bits. The socket set part is far less comprehensive than the Halfords set. As a general purpose toolkit, the Clarke is a reasonable bet, but let down by its quality. For Omega use, it is just not comprehensive enough.
I have used the Halfords set for around 18months, and if used in conjunction with a decent screwdriver set and a decent set of pliers/wrenches/molegrips, it is a very good set, mainly let down by the thin spanners.
Out of the 2, for Omega use, I would have to recommend the Halfords set over the Clarke set, if you can get the Halfords set at the frequent offer price of £99.99. At its normal £150, it does not represent good value for money.
Neither set is comprehensive enough to be a complete kit for Omega maintenence.
Halfords:
The Halfords set is missing a usable set of screwdrivers and a wrench/plier set. Also, with no adapters between the different rachet sizes makes some things awkward.
Add some adapters, and a set of screwdriver bits from the £4 Draper screwdriver set from Tescos (as they fit easily in the case, and you have a (nearly) comprehensive all-in-one set that you can easily through in the car, just missing wrenches/pliers. The case is the typical socket set type design, so very portable (but fairly heavy!)
The quality of the Halfords set is very good, mainly let down by the thin spanners.
Clark
The Clarke set is much lower quality, to the point of I would be concerned that it may let you down.
From an Omega maintenence point of view, it is somewhat lacking. It would need a rail of Torx sockets, some extra sockets, and a more comprehensive spanner set.
It comes in a drawer chest, so not so portable, but more convenient in the garage.
Overall
The extra 150 pieces in the Clarke set is mainly the screwdrivers (inc those 96 screwdriver bits) and drill bits. The socket set part is far less comprehensive than the Halfords set. As a general purpose toolkit, the Clarke is a reasonable bet, but let down by its quality. For Omega use, it is just not comprehensive enough.
I have used the Halfords set for around 18months, and if used in conjunction with a decent screwdriver set and a decent set of pliers/wrenches/molegrips, it is a very good set, mainly let down by the thin spanners.
Out of the 2, for Omega use, I would have to recommend the Halfords set over the Clarke set, if you can get the Halfords set at the frequent offer price of £99.99. At its normal £150, it does not represent good value for money.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool
« on: 27 October 2007, 10:45:17 »
[size=14]Misc:[/size]
Halfords
No extras
Clarke:
38 drill bits from 1mm - 10mm (the smaller sizes have multiple ones the same size - a nice touch)
Pliers
Long nose pliers
Wire cutters
Slip Joint Pliers
Molegrips
Knife
Small hammer
Small hacksaw
3m measuring tape
Halfords
No extras
Clarke:
38 drill bits from 1mm - 10mm (the smaller sizes have multiple ones the same size - a nice touch)
Pliers
Long nose pliers
Wire cutters
Slip Joint Pliers
Molegrips
Knife
Small hammer
Small hacksaw
3m measuring tape
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General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool
« on: 27 October 2007, 10:40:47 »
[size=14]Screwdrivers:[/size]
Halfords
6 torx bits for a supplied screwdriver. Screwdriver has a facility for a 1/4" drive rachet on top of handle.
A selection of 3/8" drive slot/philips/torx bits.
Poorly conceived part of the set. There is no facility to use the 3/8" drive bits with the screwdriver handle. Sometimes, the 3/8" drive bits would be too large anyway.
Clarke:
8 normal screwdrivers
10 Jewellers screwdrivers
96 screwdriver bits with a screwdriver handle
The quality of the screwdrivers is about the same as you get in those 'Belkin' type PC toolkits. I would expect them to need replacing after a little use. The handles are uncomfortable in use. The 96 bits certainly seems pretty comprehensive!
Halfords
6 torx bits for a supplied screwdriver. Screwdriver has a facility for a 1/4" drive rachet on top of handle.
A selection of 3/8" drive slot/philips/torx bits.
Poorly conceived part of the set. There is no facility to use the 3/8" drive bits with the screwdriver handle. Sometimes, the 3/8" drive bits would be too large anyway.
Clarke:
8 normal screwdrivers
10 Jewellers screwdrivers
96 screwdriver bits with a screwdriver handle
The quality of the screwdrivers is about the same as you get in those 'Belkin' type PC toolkits. I would expect them to need replacing after a little use. The handles are uncomfortable in use. The 96 bits certainly seems pretty comprehensive!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool
« on: 27 October 2007, 10:31:10 »
[size=14]Allen Keys:[/size]
The Clarke set includes some imperial sizes
Halfords
1.5,2,2.5,3,4,5,5.5,6,8,10
Seem to be good quality, not much else to say really!
Clarke:
1.5,2,2.5,3,3.5,4,4.5,5,5.5,6mm
The set I have looks to be let done by a couple of them being malformed, otherwise appear to be reasonable quality.
The Clarke set includes some imperial sizes
Halfords
1.5,2,2.5,3,4,5,5.5,6,8,10
Seem to be good quality, not much else to say really!
Clarke:
1.5,2,2.5,3,3.5,4,4.5,5,5.5,6mm
The set I have looks to be let done by a couple of them being malformed, otherwise appear to be reasonable quality.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool
« on: 27 October 2007, 10:26:37 »
[size=14]Spanners:[/size]
The Clarke set includes some imperial sizes
Halfords
Combi: 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19mm
Rachet: 8/10, 12/13, 17/19mm
Combis are massively let down by the slim design of the spanner, making it uncomforatble to use on tight bolts/nuts, which is a shame as they are decent quality otherwise. The rachets work well.
Clarke:
Combi: 6,7,8,9,10,11,13,15,17mm PLUS a small 6" adjustable
Rachet: NONE
Thicker design than the Halfords, but the spanners themselves are too short to get any leverage - the 17mm, for example, is about 6.5" long. Not really comprehensive enough to be useful imho.
The Clarke set includes some imperial sizes
Halfords
Combi: 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19mm
Rachet: 8/10, 12/13, 17/19mm
Combis are massively let down by the slim design of the spanner, making it uncomforatble to use on tight bolts/nuts, which is a shame as they are decent quality otherwise. The rachets work well.
Clarke:
Combi: 6,7,8,9,10,11,13,15,17mm PLUS a small 6" adjustable
Rachet: NONE
Thicker design than the Halfords, but the spanners themselves are too short to get any leverage - the 17mm, for example, is about 6.5" long. Not really comprehensive enough to be useful imho.
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General Discussion Area / Halfords 150pc socket set V Clarke 300pc tool kit
« on: 27 October 2007, 10:17:27 »
With the Halfords set on offer once again, I thought it would be a good idea to compare these 2 sets from an Omega maintenence point of view.
This comparison is my own personal opinion from my own experience in owning both sets.
[size=14]Sockets:[/size]
Both sets include AF as well, but ignoring as not used on modern cars.
Halfords
1/4" drive: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm
3/8" drive: 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19mm
1/2" drive: 20,21,22,24,27,30,32mm + 17,19,21,23mm High Impact
1/4" deep sockets: 4,5,6,7,8,9mm
3/8" deep sockets: 10,11,12,13,14,15mm
1/2" deep sockets: 10,12,13,14,17,19mm
Torx sockets: E8,E10,E11,E12,E14,E16,E18,E20
Spark Plug sockets: 10 (16),14 (21)mm
Extension Bars: 1/2" x 5" wobble, 1/2" x 10", 3/8" x 3" wobble, 3/8" x 6" wobble, 1/4" x 4" wobble
Adapters: NONE
UJs: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive
Rachets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/4" drive.
High quality sockets, look well made, and I have not broken any despite over a year of abuse. The standard sockets are a bit too shallow. The E20 torx, as used on V6 crank, is possibly too weak, being only 3/8" drive.
Clarke:
1/4" drive: 6,7,8,9,10,11mm
3/8" drive: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19mm hex sockets plus 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,20,22mm 12 sided sockets
1/2" drive: NONE
1/4" deep sockets: 6,7,8,9mm
3/8" deep sockets: 10,11,12,13,14mm
1/2" deep sockets: NONE
Torx sockets: NONE
Spark Plug sockets: 16,21mm
Extension Bars: 1/2" x 5", 3/8" x 6"
Adapters: 3/8 to 1/4
UJs: NONE
Rachets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/4" drive.
A rather ill conceived set imho. Quality seems variable, definately below the Halfords set. You may have noticed a 1/2" drive rachet, yet no 1/2" drive sockets, nor a suitable adapter. There are some 1/2" AF sockets. Like many sets, the Clarke is missing an 18mm socket needed to remove the caliper mounting bracket.
This comparison is my own personal opinion from my own experience in owning both sets.
[size=14]Sockets:[/size]
Both sets include AF as well, but ignoring as not used on modern cars.
Halfords
1/4" drive: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm
3/8" drive: 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19mm
1/2" drive: 20,21,22,24,27,30,32mm + 17,19,21,23mm High Impact
1/4" deep sockets: 4,5,6,7,8,9mm
3/8" deep sockets: 10,11,12,13,14,15mm
1/2" deep sockets: 10,12,13,14,17,19mm
Torx sockets: E8,E10,E11,E12,E14,E16,E18,E20
Spark Plug sockets: 10 (16),14 (21)mm
Extension Bars: 1/2" x 5" wobble, 1/2" x 10", 3/8" x 3" wobble, 3/8" x 6" wobble, 1/4" x 4" wobble
Adapters: NONE
UJs: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive
Rachets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/4" drive.
High quality sockets, look well made, and I have not broken any despite over a year of abuse. The standard sockets are a bit too shallow. The E20 torx, as used on V6 crank, is possibly too weak, being only 3/8" drive.
Clarke:
1/4" drive: 6,7,8,9,10,11mm
3/8" drive: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19mm hex sockets plus 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,20,22mm 12 sided sockets
1/2" drive: NONE
1/4" deep sockets: 6,7,8,9mm
3/8" deep sockets: 10,11,12,13,14mm
1/2" deep sockets: NONE
Torx sockets: NONE
Spark Plug sockets: 16,21mm
Extension Bars: 1/2" x 5", 3/8" x 6"
Adapters: 3/8 to 1/4
UJs: NONE
Rachets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/4" drive.
A rather ill conceived set imho. Quality seems variable, definately below the Halfords set. You may have noticed a 1/2" drive rachet, yet no 1/2" drive sockets, nor a suitable adapter. There are some 1/2" AF sockets. Like many sets, the Clarke is missing an 18mm socket needed to remove the caliper mounting bracket.
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General Discussion Area / Re: higher boost
« on: 27 October 2007, 20:47:10 »Quote
Now there's a thoughtQuoteIf you do overcook the turbo, I may have a spare
Hmmm twin turbo diesel anyone???
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General Discussion Area / Re: higher boost
« on: 27 October 2007, 20:40:22 »
If you do overcook the turbo, I may have a spare
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General Discussion Area / Re: higher boost
« on: 27 October 2007, 20:39:42 »
I did promise to wash the tractor once it behaved, and a promise is a promise, so I grudgingly washed it 
As to the boost, I told you you were being too conservative, and it needed a bit more
As to the boost, I told you you were being too conservative, and it needed a bit more