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General Discussion Area / Re: Pronouns
« on: 09 October 2023, 12:21:07 »
Can the female staff still choose traditional cabin crew attire, such as skirts and necktie, or, are they now not allowed under this crazy new world?
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General Discussion Area / Pronouns
« on: 09 October 2023, 11:47:59 »
Here's one for all you grumpy old men (myself included)
PRONOUNS.
Am I the only one who thinks the world has gone absolutely rather barking mad over political correctness and virtue signaling?
I was recently referred to in a document, repeatedly, as "they". I am not a rather "they", I am a "he". Firstly, there is only one of me, and "they" by definition means more than one.
Secondly, if you're that worried about offending me by using my (obvious) gender and therefore saying "he", just use my bloody name?
What is with this absolute shit?
PRONOUNS.
Am I the only one who thinks the world has gone absolutely rather barking mad over political correctness and virtue signaling?
I was recently referred to in a document, repeatedly, as "they". I am not a rather "they", I am a "he". Firstly, there is only one of me, and "they" by definition means more than one.
Secondly, if you're that worried about offending me by using my (obvious) gender and therefore saying "he", just use my bloody name?
What is with this absolute shit?
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General Car Chat / Re: Passat Diesel - Cut out
« on: 09 October 2023, 11:32:24 »
Car was fine yesterday. It's got a bit of a squeak only at idle / very low revs. Hoping it's the aux belt bedding in, and not the HP pump!
I'll take the flack for running the tank "moist"
Let's face it, it wouldn't be a first and probably not the last time I've done it. It's usually the Omega estates which catch me out though - normally more careful with a diesel for obvious reasons....
I'll take the flack for running the tank "moist"
Let's face it, it wouldn't be a first and probably not the last time I've done it. It's usually the Omega estates which catch me out though - normally more careful with a diesel for obvious reasons....
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General Car Chat / Re: Passat Diesel - Cut out
« on: 08 October 2023, 10:16:17 »
Started on the button this morning, I'll take her for a (local!) drive today and see what happens. I think it's going to be a case of just see if there's a repeat, and hope it was due to the previous low fuel!
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General Car Chat / Re: Passat Diesel - Cut out
« on: 08 October 2023, 10:15:08 »Does it have a lift pump?
Also, might be worth changing the fuel filter, although it's a finickety process to bleed.
I believe it does.
I changed the filter when I did the cambelt kit 2000 or so miles ago - I filled the housing with diesel, and it fired straight up with hardly a cough!
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General Car Chat / Passat Diesel - Cut out
« on: 07 October 2023, 21:33:11 »
I have a 2009 Passat Estate, purchased as a daily hack now the Rangie has gone to heaven. It's a 2.0 TDi, 6 speed manual. Very high miles - 209k. I bought it with 206k on the clock, and have done nothing other than a cambelt kit and water pump (DIY) about 2000 miles ago. It has always started and always driven exceptionally well.
Day before yesterday I left home, drove less than a mile, and it just suddenly lost power and died. Like fuel starvation. I managed to roll into a layby, tried to restart, no go. It was trying (and tried harder when cranking at WOT) but wouldn't go. I didn't try for long, because I needed to get somewhere, so I walked home to get the other car.
Today I went back to the VW. Plugged in a code reader - no codes. Cranked it a bit, and after a short while it caught, coughed a bit, and then ran fine. I went for a spin, covered 10 miles without any issue at all, plenty of power.
The fuel tank was full, almost to the brim, when it broke down. It was filled up the night before and had only covered 15 miles home. BUT, when I last refuelled the night before, it was literally on fumes. Range saying 0, gauge not moving (I know, I know!)
I am wondering if I ran it so low, that it took in some air or crap or similar, but odd that it took 15 miles after refueling to show up?
Guess all I can do is keep an eye and see if it reoccurs
Day before yesterday I left home, drove less than a mile, and it just suddenly lost power and died. Like fuel starvation. I managed to roll into a layby, tried to restart, no go. It was trying (and tried harder when cranking at WOT) but wouldn't go. I didn't try for long, because I needed to get somewhere, so I walked home to get the other car.
Today I went back to the VW. Plugged in a code reader - no codes. Cranked it a bit, and after a short while it caught, coughed a bit, and then ran fine. I went for a spin, covered 10 miles without any issue at all, plenty of power.
The fuel tank was full, almost to the brim, when it broke down. It was filled up the night before and had only covered 15 miles home. BUT, when I last refuelled the night before, it was literally on fumes. Range saying 0, gauge not moving (I know, I know!)
I am wondering if I ran it so low, that it took in some air or crap or similar, but odd that it took 15 miles after refueling to show up?
Guess all I can do is keep an eye and see if it reoccurs
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General Car Chat / Re: DV51ONS
« on: 22 September 2023, 02:01:44 »
I met Nige for a pint (In Swindon I believe). Feels like yesterday but was probably 15 years ago. Lovely, genuine and decent bloke, I really hope he is OK, even if his pride and joy has now been ragged!
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General Car Chat / Re: Heavy Oil Stain
« on: 16 September 2023, 12:08:27 »
Sounds like you have a 'make good' lease
No, I just don’t want the place looking like steptoes yard!
It’s just an area I have almost zero knowledge of, so thought I’d gather some opinions
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General Car Chat / Re: Heavy Oil Stain
« on: 16 September 2023, 00:48:21 »I didn’t expect any serious responsesYou mean once you've dug it out and relaid it?
I doubt it will clean out. I’ll try but I doubt it.
How big a deal - or costly is it, to have it concreted over or similar to rectify it? Cheers
A screed will never stick to it. Nor will any other coating.
Detergent, steam and time will mitigate it, but the only way to actually remove it is with a chisel.
If that’s what it takes then fine … just after an idea about what’s involved and what it’s likely to cost. It’s not my bag and I am totally fine with that. I will need a man who can
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General Car Chat / Re: Heavy Oil Stain
« on: 15 September 2023, 23:41:04 »
I didn’t expect any serious responses
I doubt it will clean out. I’ll try but I doubt it.
How big a deal - or costly is it, to have it concreted over or similar to rectify it? Cheers
I doubt it will clean out. I’ll try but I doubt it.
How big a deal - or costly is it, to have it concreted over or similar to rectify it? Cheers
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General Car Chat / Heavy Oil Stain
« on: 15 September 2023, 07:02:47 »
I’ll keep this brief because it is what it is … I have made a balls up and kicked over a bucket of used engine oil from my 3.2 project, all over my concrete driveway. Up to three litres spilled. Covered in compost (all I had nearby) to stop the spread, I later removed this and went and got some cat litter which soaked it all up, but (obviously) has left a big (big!) black stain. Let’s say half a meter square - significant.
Someone on OOF must have been in this position before
Any tips on removing the stain, please? It’s grey concrete, not tarmac.
Cheers 👍🏻
Someone on OOF must have been in this position before
Any tips on removing the stain, please? It’s grey concrete, not tarmac. Cheers 👍🏻
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Omega General Help / Re: Valve stem seals
« on: 19 August 2023, 14:36:35 »Could leave it for a month, no problems
When are you going away? I'm sure we could make a plan
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Omega General Help / Re: Valve stem seals
« on: 19 August 2023, 05:57:45 »
I’m no longer at the old place you came to. I now have off road parking for almost unlimited cars, which is dangerous for my car addiction (I have three Omegas at the moment!). So it wouldn’t be in the way
I probably should arrange a cambelt party!
I probably should arrange a cambelt party!
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Omega General Help / Re: Valve stem seals
« on: 19 August 2023, 05:55:00 »
You’re welcome to leave her here for that month, and come back to a fresh MOT as well as a valve job. I’d probably start a progress / photo thread 👍🏻👍🏻