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General Discussion Area / Re: Who yer gonna vote for then?

« on: 29 October 2019, 17:24:13 »

Had enough of the so called big 3 . . .pre election policy promises never happen . .  probably not the right thing to do but going for one of the others.

Cannot be any worse than the fiasco we have had over the last 3 years can it ?

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Omega General Help / Re: Cam cover gaskets

« on: 06 October 2019, 17:10:46 »

used victor Reinz last time I done mine . . around 18 months ago  . . .still no leaky 

So they get my vote  . . have used  Elring in the past   . . . absolute shi*e   with a capital S 

153

Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Next Hoofland curry

« on: 28 September 2019, 21:15:27 »

Will need to speak to him tomorrow,got a ton of work for him.

Still in Poland,,,, Might need to scrub next weekends curry, unless enough interest..

Yes  . . too short notice for me now .  But will watch with interest if another date is suggested  .

154

General Car Chat / Re: Maxiscan /BMW airbag light

« on: 20 September 2019, 21:08:14 »

If this question does not get "nuked " as I'm not sure of the rules about discussing these type of tools  Will a Maxiscan reader put out the airbag light on a '05 318i BMW ?

Strange one this  . . .as its intermittant  . . . 

Any advice greatly appriciated  . . .or apologies if forum rules have been broken here 

I believe that is not a cloned product, so there is no issue discussing its usage

Ah  . . .thanks TB  . . .  but daughters BImmer will have to wait till I'm back from holibob 

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General Car Chat / Re: Maxiscan /BMW airbag light

« on: 20 September 2019, 15:47:49 »

I assume you checked the looms/plugs under the seats 
a common problem area with most cars
what model maxiscan ?
some models may ,some only do engine ecu

Not as yet Dave  . . but could be the issue as it has only started since i moved the seat back to take it for MOT.    Failed on that light being on. & 2 drop links.

This is daughters car  . . .she has also said the light has come on briefly before seemingly when her partner shoves the seat back to drive   

Thinking I'll be looking there & the pass seat occupancy issue first before buying another reader.   Although I could do with one .

What would be the recommended cheapish reader gadget from you guys on here ?

Off to Espania for a week tomorrow  . . .so daughter has been given custody of the Omega to use

156

General Car Chat / Maxiscan /BMW airbag light

« on: 20 September 2019, 13:29:42 »

If this question does not get "nuked " as I'm not sure of the rules about discussing these type of tools  Will a Maxiscan reader put out the airbag light on a '05 318i BMW ?

Strange one this  . . .as its intermittant  . . . 

Any advice greatly appriciated  . . .or apologies if forum rules have been broken here 

157

General Discussion Area / Re: Health updates.

« on: 15 September 2019, 07:37:21 »

Hoping all goes well for you Ron     

158

General Car Chat / Re: Another MOT pass on the CDX

« on: 31 August 2019, 21:22:53 »

Well done Mr Nico.

Thank you Mr. Frog man

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Omega General Help / Re: Anyone near Bristol have a spare wheel and tyre for a 2.2 DTI?

« on: 31 August 2019, 13:55:24 »

Rob G comes to mind  . . .he used to break omegas . . .but not sure he's still about on here . think he's  or was  . . . . near Southmead area of Bristol   

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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Next Hoofland curry

« on: 31 August 2019, 13:47:23 »

October 5th  Ok with me  Trev.   
 Other dates I can't do   21st Sept -1st Oct   & weekend of 27th Oct

But as said 5th Oct is good .

161

General Car Chat / Another MOT pass on the CDX

« on: 31 August 2019, 13:38:33 »

Took the Y reg. CDX estate for its annual check up this morning.  Same garage as usual but a new tester .Delighted when he commented that "This car is amazing for its age". He also commented that even the emissions test was really good & that he could tell that it has been well  looked after  .  So a pass with no advisories this time  . . .so happy days & good for another year .  Looking like the best £300 I've ever spent 3 years ago when I got it

But does make  you wonder about the advisory thing  . .. when some testers just HAVE to put something on for the bloody hell of it  . . .others are quite happy to leave none.

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General Discussion Area / Re: It seems to be 50 years since of everything.......

« on: 24 August 2019, 19:39:01 »

It was fifty years ago (this Christmas to be accurate) when I got my first guitar and learned to play three chords.
I know four now. 
Sixty years, bar a couple of months since I was born. Oh how  I would love to be sixteen again. 

Showing off  again Albs !   

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General Car Chat / Clicking injectors . .Hyundai i10 2011

« on: 19 August 2019, 18:48:17 »

Thoughts on this one please gents . . .swmbos 2011 i10   while the lump is not noisy  . . its got this irritating clicking noise .  Had the old "listening stick" out as initially thought it was noisy hydraulic tappets . . . . but no  the noise , as proved by the listening stick is 100% coming from each injector. Move the listening device each side of the injectors onto the head & there is just the usual wirring of the cams etc going on .

So are  injectors usually this noisy?  . . .are they fubared ?. . .or is it just this tin pot car ?
seems a common issue on these  . .so forums say . Forum answer is "Just live with it "
any help advice greatfully received   

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General Discussion Area / Re: Import duty from U.S. ?

« on: 11 August 2019, 18:58:22 »

Finally got it . . .  very well packed . . . no case as it showed in the ad . . .guitar itself is very well made  & looks very nice . . .but the hardware fitted is absolute sh*te . .. needs a new bridge (won't adjust) tuners are rip off copies of Grovers. So basicly it is indeed 200 quids worth 
Once I have spent £50 -£70 on it it will be a very decent instrument.  I hope.    Should have just brought an Epiphone 335 from UK stock 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Import duty from U.S. ?

« on: 06 August 2019, 20:15:55 »

Well Well . . .not from U.S. but bit the bullet & ordered a "Replica Gibs*n 335"  from China around 12th July. 

£204 with free courier delivery 

Feedback was good from USA buyers.    Thursday got a letter from Royal Mail at Chelmsford  saying item has cleared customs with  vat & import duty totalling £27.   Had to pay this online
 to RM then they will deliver it on Tuesday

Could have had it today but they wanted

 an extra £12 for a Saturday delivery 

So all in all the import duty etc. was not too bad at all .

Although have not actually got the guitar in my hand yet 

Will update on Tuesday 

Came all the way from China with no problem  . . .once "Royal Fail" get involved . . .nightmare 

Paid the duty etc online on Friday  . . . could have had it Saturday for £12 extra . .  refused that  . . .so they said Monday . . . no one at home to receive it on Monday so we agreed on TUESDAY.

Nothing by 5pm  . . .called the number  . . .they said   " cannot be delivered until the  £27 is paid"

I said  . . yes paid that on Friday  . . .He said  "oh yes . . . .oops    . . .someone has not processed that"   "will have to be tomorrow or Thursday now"

Cannot stay at home another day  . . .hoping they "might"deliver it . 

Effing useless Parcelforce