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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: markey mark on 06 April 2008, 19:59:55
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i think as a forum we should be trying to help kate get her car sorted now her other half has decided to sell !! she will get bugger all money for and she has just stated the plate on it is worth £300 and she will take £400 for the lot !! im sorry but thats just not right >:( >:( >:(
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I totally agree .. effectively £100 for what looks to be a loverly motor.
There must be a way of getting further south to get it sorted.
If I had a car trailer I'd damn well go and get it ...(probably break the weight law mind .. :( )
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Sounds like mine, but that is another story. :(
Whats happened, been away for a couple of days. Had heard that LK and captain Zok were going up there to sort her out.
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As Kate's car is a manual ... is there a way it could be "relay" towed down ???, OOF members each doing 30-40 miles ??? I know I'm not a lot of use in this regard .. wrong corner of the country .. but as an idea ???
Looking at the OOF map there aren't many up near her ... but there are some ......
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i have a fixed straight bar so can tow no worries ! :y
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Sory, Just read the thread, should have though of that in the first place. :-[ :-[ :-[
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mike f .. if you towed to York and swapped with Markey or one of the guys from Leeds there ... then all we need to know is where we want it to end up .....
from leeds down there are loads of members .. ???
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well as it happens i am heading down to somerset on friday to pick a car up so if you can get it to me i can get down that far or somewere on route !! :y
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mike f .. if you towed to York and swapped with Markey or one of the guys from Leeds there ... then all we need to know is where we want it to end up .....
from leeds down there are loads of members .. ???
My Mig is off the road and my daily car no good for towing.
Identifid that Kates car is a manual, have just put a couple of thoughts in the original thread.
Might have another thought but I need to work on it. I take it that this will be on Saturday??
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mike f .. if you towed to York and swapped with Markey or one of the guys from Leeds there ... then all we need to know is where we want it to end up .....
from leeds down there are loads of members .. ???
You're not familiar with the area are you ;D :D :D :D
Don't want to be any where near York, straight down the A1m / A1 to the south.
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mike f .. if you towed to York and swapped with Markey or one of the guys from Leeds there ... then all we need to know is where we want it to end up .....
from leeds down there are loads of members .. ???
You're not familiar with the area are you ;D :D :D :D
Don't want to be any where near York, straight down the A1m / A1 to the south.
Thick southerner here ... no idea what the roads are "Oop Narth" .. I was simply looking at the OOF map !!!!
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mike f .. if you towed to York and swapped with Markey or one of the guys from Leeds there ... then all we need to know is where we want it to end up .....
from leeds down there are loads of members .. ???
You're not familiar with the area are you ;D :D :D :D
Don't want to be any where near York, straight down the A1m / A1 to the south.
Thick southerner here ... no idea what the roads are "Oop Narth" .. I was simply looking at the OOF map !!!!
No prob's I have no idea where you are, never been there. ;D ;D ;D
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Ive just spoken to Timbuk and he's more than happy to have Kates car at his unit :)
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I assume you're going down the east coast. If you change you mind and go down the M6 I could take a turn.
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And if you can get the car to me, I go to Timbuks often enough to take it the last part of the route
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I assume you're going down the east coast. If you change you mind and go down the M6 I could take a turn.
Just looked on the Map, a long time since I used to go to Wolverhampton on a regular basis, guess it would be A1 - M62 - M6
Is towing it the most practical idea, I don't have a tow car. Need to think about this and need to look at the mileage.
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I can do the first section! :y
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Was your car in an advert Mike f?
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Do you want / need to be followed / supported, as long as it is on a weekend?
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If Kate's car is being towed,is towing by straight bar allowed on Motorways?
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Was your car in an advert Mike f?
No, will get it going and will keep it. lovely car just not running right :(
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If Kate's car is being towed,is towing by straight bar allowed on Motorways?
As far as I know you're REQUIRED to use a straight/rigid bar on a motor way & you're only allowed to use a rope to tow some one to the next junction & off.
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I've missed this post so don't know what the problem is. Being a southerner living up north & a truck driver i know the routes/roads.
I can borrow a Disco & trailer if need be.
Guy.
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If Kate's car is being towed,is towing by straight bar allowed on Motorways?
has to be a stright bar on motorways !! :y
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Amigo
The problem is to get Kates poorly motor from Sunderland to Shifnal.
Its been diagnosed as a HG .. but several of us think oil-cooler - and is losing water too fast to drive...
I think that sums it up .. :)
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Thanks for all your help!
You deserve a big medal each! :y
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Amigo, you could have the answer, but you can not describe yourself as a northerner, you live in the south.
Kate needs to get her car to the midlands, to whoever is best to fix it, a trailer would be the best option. :)
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Amigo, you could have the answer, but you can not describe yourself as a northerner, you live in the south.
Kate needs to get her car to the midlands, to whoever is best to fix it, a trailer would be the best option. :)
Read again. I'm a southerner living in the North. Smack in between Co. Durham ( A1 ) & Doug's yard @ Shifnall, west of Brum A5 or M54 to Telford & i've been there. All i'd need is diesel money.
My Gaffer will lend me his trailer & my mate his Disco. Can also bring spansets to secure the car.
Weekends only but happy to help if need be. 8-)
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Kate .. there's your answer .. ^^ :)
and his diesel will be less than your petrol !!! and you save on tyre wear !! :)
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Looks good to me, minimum cost and maximum help. :)
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Thats great! I can go anytime! :y
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Thats great! I can go anytime! :y
Let me know & i'll arrange trailer & Disco. Post on here or PM me so i can make sure trailer & Disco are free. I'm guessing you're looking @ next w'end?
Guy.
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Anytime thats best for you. :y
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I'll call in a couple of favours & get back to you. Have to stay out in truck some nights & no lappy so not always here but aiming for next w'end if that's ok with Doug. Up too late , off to sleep now. ::)
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If it was anytime but next weekend I'd lend a hand, but not available then.
Somebody should make a detailed photo and/or video record of this, from start, in Sunderland, to finish. It'll make a fantastic read for OOFers.
Bill.
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I'll call in a couple of favours & get back to you. Have to stay out in truck some nights & no lappy so not always here but aiming for next w'end if that's ok with Doug. Up too late , off to sleep now. ::)
Dougs away next weekend, but he says he's more than willing to leave the keys :y
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So are we going to try and get the car to mine this weekend coming and do it the following weekend?
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think thats the plan going to ring guy later and see what we can sort out !! :y
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So are we going to try and get the car to mine this weekend coming and do it the following weekend?
Ive got a few days work in Denbighshire then im off to Wiltshire again but that wont be for another 2 weeks so I will come over and make a start, after ive fitted my LSD ;)
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Thanks lads! You're the best! :-*
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think thats the plan going to ring guy later and see what we can sort out !! :y
Ive also got the trailer option, as mentioned in the other post as a backup if Guys plan cant come together :y
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I work in Stockport and live about 5 miles from Shifnal, and I do the journey daily (usually) so if I can help, just let me know.
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Ok. Favours called in, Disco, trailer, me & my mate Slim will leave "Chais" Amigo @ 7am Sunday, pick trailer up from my works yard, should be in Sunderland for 9/10 am. I know where Dougs yard is so can take it straight there or meet other members along the way if you like.
Kate, Pm me the address where the car is & a phone no. please.
Any other details like will Elite Pete have the yard key? etc.
Anyway it's sorted, just need to tidy up the loose ends. Guy. :y
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Ok. Favours called in, Disco, trailer, me & my mate Slim will leave "Chais" Amigo @ 7am Sunday, pick trailer up from my works yard, should be in Sunderland for 9/10 am. I know where Dougs yard is so can take it straight there or meet other members along the way if you like.
Kate, Pm me the address where the car is & a phone no. please.
Any other details like will Elite Pete have the yard key? etc.
Anyway it's sorted, just need to tidy up the loose ends. Guy. :y
So whats an ETA for mine then? as i may be back
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Hi Doug. Would guess eta 15:00/16:00hrs Sunday.
Need some help estimating diesel costs. Tried AA auto planner but service unavailable. It's a p reg 300 Tdi manual disco.
Immingham to Sunderland to Telford & back to Immingham, towing empty & loaded. Can any of you who are more profficient at computing than i am (which is most of you) help with a total mileage please. I do'nt want to undercharge my mate or overcharge Kate.
I can physically get the job done but would appreciate help on working out fuel costs please.
Cheers, Guy. ::)
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Immingham - Sunderland = 148 miles via M180/A1M
Sunderland - Telford = 210 miles via A1M/M1/A38
Telford - Immingham = 145 miles via A38/M180
HTH - all off Autoroute
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Autoroute makes it roughly 485 miles mate.
If you want it any more accurate I'd need postcodes.
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Cheers Entwood. I've phoned my mate, 500 miles & 20mpg towing @ 55/65mph empty & loaded. He's doing some number crunching & will let me know later or tomorrow. It's not gonna be cheap but diesel cost only. Our time is free.
I'm the middleman. Any estimates on fuel costs? I dunno how to convert the price of litres to gallons. :-?
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500 miles @ 20 mpg = 25 gallons * 4.54 = 113.5 ltrs x whatever Diesel is per ltre .... 1.10 ????
so 113.5 x 1.10 = £113.50 ?? ish :(
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Autoroute makes it roughly 485 miles mate.
If you want it any more accurate I'd need postcodes.
Cheers John. Entwoods help adds up to 503 miles so close enough, we'll use 500 as a round figure. It's the selling fuel in ltrs & trying to equate that to mpg that rattles my cage!!!!!!!!! ::)
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Can anyone keep a photographic record?
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Can anyone keep a photographic record?
What on "How to load a Car on a Trailer" ;D ;D ;D ;D
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500 miles @ 20 mpg = 25 gallons * 4.54 = 113.5 ltrs x whatever Diesel is per ltre .... 1.10 ????
so 113.5 x 1.10 = £113.50 ?? ish :(
I think thats being very conservative, using the same sort of vehicle and trailer im doing about 200 miles to 60 quids worth of fuel. 20 mpg with a meega on the back is gonna be good going im afraid :-/
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Hi Doug. Would guess eta 15:00/16:00hrs Sunday.
Cheers, Guy. ::)
Not sure if i'll be back by then , will know nearer the weekend, no problem leaving the keys though ;)
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500 miles @ 20 mpg = 25 gallons * 4.54 = 113.5 ltrs x whatever Diesel is per ltre .... 1.10 ????
so 113.5 x 1.10 = £113.50 ?? ish :(
I think i'd go the Green Flag route, its free ;)
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500 miles @ 20 mpg = 25 gallons * 4.54 = 113.5 ltrs x whatever Diesel is per ltre .... 1.10 ????
so 113.5 x 1.10 = £113.50 ?? ish :(
I think i'd go the Green Flag route, its free ;)
I'd be adding another 40 quid on that at least :-/
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500 miles @ 20 mpg = 25 gallons * 4.54 = 113.5 ltrs x whatever Diesel is per ltre .... 1.10 ????
so 113.5 x 1.10 = £113.50 ?? ish :(
I think i'd go the Green Flag route, its free ;)
I'd be adding another 40 quid on that at least :-/
I'm only going by the consumption figure he gave earlier on ... :(
Don't shoot me ... I'm only the messenger !! :)
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500 miles @ 20 mpg = 25 gallons * 4.54 = 113.5 ltrs x whatever Diesel is per ltre .... 1.10 ????
so 113.5 x 1.10 = £113.50 ?? ish :(
I think i'd go the Green Flag route, its free ;)
I'd be adding another 40 quid on that at least :-/
I'm only going by the consumption figure he gave earlier on ... :(
Don't shoot me ... I'm only the messenger !! :)
We know your only going on the figures ;) i just dont want anyone to end up in an awkward position and be out of pocket. I tow with a Toyota 4runner 3.0TD and if i got 20 mpg whilst towing id be chuffed to bits :)
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KAte, i would use your green flag....breakdown and recovery is what you already pay for and then you wouldnt end up havin to pay fuel cost.
Dont get me wrong i think you lads are all great with how your pullin together to help out kate. but really Green Flag is the easyer option.
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KAte, i would use your green flag....breakdown and recovery is what you already pay for and then you wouldnt end up havin to pay fuel cost.
Dont get me wrong i think you lads are all great with how your pullin together to help out kate. but really Green Flag is the easyer option.
I agree, and its a lot cheaper ;)
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Green Flag - if she's covered that way - gets my vote as well ... :)
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Here you go fellas what do people think?
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How far will the car drive?
How far away from home do you have to be before Green Flag will take you to a destination a long way from home.
Only asking, but needs some thought. :)
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Here you go fellas what do people think?
I think you should learn to spell my name right :D
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iirc its at least a mile from your house thats with aa !! car will probly go a couple of miles at least :y if you dare green flag is the way to go !! :y
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How far will the car drive?
How far away from home do you have to be before Green Flag will take you to a destination a long way from home.
Only asking, but needs some thought. :)
And dont forget a recovery company will only take you one way, so if you get thirty miles from home they will take the car to Telford but your not going to want to come with it :-/
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Here you go fellas what do people think?
I think you should learn to spell my name right :D
opps sorry
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Here you go fellas what do people think?
I think you should learn to spell my name right :D
opps sorry
Your forgiven ;) AA has been getting it wrong for nearly 2 years ;D
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I am not convinced by the Green Flag idea, she has the opportunity to get it to where it needs to be. Cost £150.00 ish must be worth it.
When I get round to sorting mine out, I would do that if needed to get it to where the experts are.
If Green Flag how does Kate get there, with the recovery driver?
only my 2d worth. :)
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I am not convinced by the Green Flag idea, she has the opportunity to get it to where it needs to be. Cost £150.00 ish must be worth it.
When I get round to sorting mine out, I would do that if needed to get it to where the experts are.
If Green Flag how does Kate get there, with the recovery driver?
only my 2d worth. :)
With Greenflag she'd have to accompany the car to Shifnal ..... however .. a train or coach home would be a lot less than £150 ... And she'd be in the same situation car south she north for collection once its sorted ...
I reckon the saving is at least £100 .. and she's paid for GF anyway ... as long as she has the correct cover ...
my 2.35p's worth (inc VAT ) :)
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I am not convinced by the Green Flag idea, she has the opportunity to get it to where it needs to be. Cost £150.00 ish must be worth it.
When I get round to sorting mine out, I would do that if needed to get it to where the experts are.
If Green Flag how does Kate get there, with the recovery driver?
only my 2d worth. :)
They will take the car without Kate, all she has to do is get home ;)
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
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I am not convinced by the Green Flag idea, she has the opportunity to get it to where it needs to be. Cost £150.00 ish must be worth it.
When I get round to sorting mine out, I would do that if needed to get it to where the experts are.
If Green Flag how does Kate get there, with the recovery driver?
only my 2d worth. :)
With Greenflag she'd have to accompany the car to Shifnal ..... however .. a train or coach home would be a lot less than £150 ... And she'd be in the same situation car south she north for collection once its sorted ...
I reckon the saving is at least £100 .. and she's paid for GF anyway ... as long as she has the correct cover ...
my 2.35p's worth (inc VAT ) :)
I never had to go with my car, I broke down a few years ago on the M1, i got a lift to my destination in London and the recovery company took my car back home without me
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
Greenflag it is then ::)
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How long do you think it will take to fix? I guess more than one day?
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I do hope that no green Flag senior managers drive Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I do hope that no green Flag senior managers drive Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Probably Volvo's! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I do hope that no green Flag senior managers drive Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Probably Volvo's! ;D ;D ;D ;D
yes, reliable. ;D ;D ;D
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How long do you think it will take to fix? I guess more than one day?
In all honesty it is doable in a day with the right people, but it would be a long long day.
The plan was that if it arrived this weekend i could start stripping it in the week ( and EP if hes allowed out to play ) ready for the following weekend to be rebuilt if Mark can get to mine
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Thats a good plan!
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
£150.00 less than mine. :(
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
£150.00 less than mine. :(
You must have a massive house! ;D
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
£150.00 less than mine. :(
And 340 quid less than my rather phone bill >:(
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Thats a good plan!
I know it is ;D
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
£150.00 less than mine. :(
And 340 quid less than my rather phone bill >:(
What a chatterbox! ;D
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
£150.00 less than mine. :(
And 340 quid less than my rather phone bill >:(
Come and live in my house, with all that hot air my heating bill would be zero. ;D ;D ;D
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How the hell do you get a £600+ phone bill !!!!!!!!!!!!
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I just got gas and electricity bills today for £303! :'(
£150.00 less than mine. :(
And 340 quid less than my rather phone bill >:(
What a chatterbox! ;D
As the great Captain Zok said ' Its good to talk ' ::)
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How the hell do you get a £600+ phone bill !!!!!!!!!!!!
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It must be all postman pat's boyfriends! ;D
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How the hell do you get a £600+ phone bill !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh don't please, it still pains me now :'(
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How the hell do you get a £600+ phone bill !!!!!!!!!!!!
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It must be all postman pat's boyfriends! ;D
Here we go again ::)
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kate. Let me know what you do, and times etc. I could pop up and take a photo or two and get ahead and maybe take one as you pass under a bridge.
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kate. Let me know what you do, and times etc. I could pop up and take a photo or two and get ahead and maybe take one as you pass under a bridge.
Ok!
Is there any chance of a lift down on the fixing day by anyone if I can get to your house? :y
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Would it be alright if we delay the transport and repair on my mig?
The problem is that I don't have enough money to pay all the fuel costs. I think I would have to pay Guy about £180 for diesel. Then I would have buy a train ticket to Shifnal and the fuel costs home, probably another £100 I guess.
I really appreciate your help! Thanks! :y
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Would it be alright if we delay the transport and repair on my mig?
The problem is that I don't have enough money to pay all the fuel costs. I think I would have to pay Guy about £180 for diesel. Then I would have buy a train ticket to Shifnal and the fuel costs home, probably another £100 I guess.
I really appreciate your help! Thanks! :y
I would seriously consider the Green Flag option, then the car is here, we can get it done and you can just pick it up when you like, doesnt matter if it stays at mine for a couple of weeks :y, i think i have the room ::)
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Would it be alright if we delay the transport and repair on my mig?
The problem is that I don't have enough money to pay all the fuel costs. I think I would have to pay Guy about £180 for diesel. Then I would have buy a train ticket to Shifnal and the fuel costs home, probably another £100 I guess.
I really appreciate your help! Thanks! :y
I would seriously consider the Green Flag option, then the car is here, we can get it done and you can just pick it up when you like, doesnt matter if it stays at mine for a couple of weeks :y, i think i have the room ::)
That sounds good kate thta way the lads arnt rushin to get your car fixed! they have plenty of time to get it done.
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Yes I think the green flag option is best.
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Well I've got good news I think. My friend told her friend about my car and she knows someone who does car repairs.
She got this guy to come and have a look at the mig and he said that he would be able to do the head gasket. He said he would do it for £200. He did seem totally genuine when he came.
He hasn't worked on migs before but he has done the head gasket on a V6 Ford engine.
He took my manual to read and he going to get back to me.
He looked at the mig for two hours trying to figure out if it was the head gasket or not. He said it could possibly be a core plug but I have never heard of those.
I'll let you all know what happens.
Thanks for all your help you have all been so great. :y
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New to this thread but Kate i would SERIOUSLY considor taking the option up of OOF fixing this before letting a novice mechanic who has to read a manual to fix it.
Before you know it the bill may go up and up as the car fails to run as it should. The best knowledge of all things omega is on here !
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Forgive my ignorance -- do they still have core plugs on modern lumps -- ie are they still made the same old way?? Had a few of those go in my youth ( looong time ago)... in those days a tuppenny bit would fit nicely !
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New to this thread but Kate i would SERIOUSLY considor taking the option up of OOF fixing this before letting a novice mechanic who has to read a manual to fix it.
Before you know it the bill may go up and up as the car fails to run as it should. The best knowledge of all things omega is on here !
It's so far to Shifnal though and he is experienced, in his fifties. He just hasn't worked on migs before. :-*
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New to this thread but Kate i would SERIOUSLY considor taking the option up of OOF fixing this before letting a novice mechanic who has to read a manual to fix it.
Before you know it the bill may go up and up as the car fails to run as it should. The best knowledge of all things omega is on here !
It's so far to Shifnal though and he is experienced, in his fifties. He just hasn't worked on migs before. :-*
In which case he wont be up to it as you must have the cam locking kit to re-fit the belt.
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Would that be a specialist kit for migs then Mark?
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Would that be a specialist kit for migs then Mark?
Yup
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New to this thread but Kate i would SERIOUSLY considor taking the option up of OOF fixing this before letting a novice mechanic who has to read a manual to fix it.
Before you know it the bill may go up and up as the car fails to run as it should. The best knowledge of all things omega is on here !
totally agree the knoledge base on her is unbelievable would rather have the guys off here do my car
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New to this thread but Kate i would SERIOUSLY considor taking the option up of OOF fixing this before letting a novice mechanic who has to read a manual to fix it.
Before you know it the bill may go up and up as the car fails to run as it should. The best knowledge of all things omega is on here !
totally agree the knoledge base on her is unbelievable would rather have the guys off here do my car
Its a no brainer, im sure your mechanic is very competent at his job but someone like Mark can do them with his eyes shut ;)
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When would be best for you to get the car then Doug?
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When would be best for you to get the car then Doug?
I can have the car at any time, its no problem ;)
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Hi Kate. With diesel nearly £5 a gallon i think we'd be looking @£150 round trip. If you can get it fixed nearer home that'd be better for you but i'd be happier entrusting my Mig to some one who knows them.
I'm hardly rolling in money myself so appreciate your financial situation. The offer still stands even if you'd like to leave it a week or two to recover but let me know please.
Just a thought but is it an option for those able to fix it to travel up in one car & repair it in Sunderland?
Might be cheaper? 8-)
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Hi Kate. With diesel nearly £5 a gallon i think we'd be looking @£150 round trip. If you can get it fixed nearer home that'd be better for you but i'd be happier entrusting my Mig to some one who knows them.
I'm hardly rolling in money myself so appreciate your financial situation. The offer still stands even if you'd like to leave it a week or two to recover but let me know please.
Just a thought but is it an option for those able to fix it to travel up in one car & repair it in Sunderland? Might be cheaper? 8-)
If you do can I come and help watch, could take some pics. :)
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Hi Kate. With diesel nearly £5 a gallon i think we'd be looking @£150 round trip. If you can get it fixed nearer home that'd be better for you but i'd be happier entrusting my Mig to some one who knows them.
I'm hardly rolling in money myself so appreciate your financial situation. The offer still stands even if you'd like to leave it a week or two to recover but let me know please.
Just a thought but is it an option for those able to fix it to travel up in one car & repair it in Sunderland?
Might be cheaper? 8-)
Thanks a lot Guy. Yes you're right I'd much rather have the expert oofers do my car than anyone else whatsoever! :y
I'll see what this bloke Dave says but I know the oofers are the best around.
I'm in a difficult situation as my partner screams at me everyday about this.
I sold a reliable little Citroen AX to buy the mig so all I get is:
You should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
I told you you should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
You should have kept the Citroen!
I told you you should have kept the Citroen!
I told you so!
Do you know what I mean?
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I drive a Citroen, the Mig is poorly on the drive :(
Sorry, does not really help does it. ;)
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Oh yee of little faith so what happened to KSEAL ?? ok use the whole bottle then.
Yep we know you will get an ace job done by the boys on here, if money is not a problem you can get it done anywhere.
Lets be a bit more realistic money is and is going to be an issue for a lot more peeps.
Solution
sufficient to get it going, untill a more local cambelt meet.
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Just a thought. How about, rather than shifting 2 tons of car about, could we not attack it at its current location, diagnose the fault, and maybe take off the heads if they needed rework, and ship them somewhere else?. A lot cheaper shippng heads than a Mig.
Hey this could be a first for OOF, why not a couple of guys could go up, and someone use a vid cam, and if we could live link it to the forum, then we would have the benefit of guys like Mark, Timbuk etc who can give their diagnosis on line, and the workers can act accordingly. I'm sure I could remove/refit a V6v head easily enough (with a little bit of help !).
I have experimented with a camcorder plugged into a laptop, so with a little bit of work/ advice could provide the video side of things, if there was suitable internet link at the house in question. This would be a first, car repair via video link !.
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Ken
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Just a thought. How about, rather than shifting 2 tons of car about, could we not attack it at its current location, diagnose the fault, and maybe take off the heads if they needed rework, and ship them somewhere else?. A lot cheaper shippng heads than a Mig.
Hey this could be a first for OOF, why not a couple of guys could go up, and someone use a vid cam, and if we could live link it to the forum, then we would have the benefit of guys like Mark, Timbuk etc who can give their diagnosis on line, and the workers can act accordingly. I'm sure I could remove/refit a V6v head easily enough (with a little bit of help !).
I have experimented with a camcorder plugged into a laptop, so with a little bit of work/ advice could provide the video side of things, if there was suitable internet link at the house in question. This would be a first, car repair via video link !.
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Ken
I think thats a crackin idea. but would it work.... as in the live feed to the boys!
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We would need TB's input on that. I have never set up a web cam etc, however, I can provide a camcorder linked up via firewire to my laptop. If Kate has a good enough internet link that I can connect to, and TB can provide instructions as how to stream the video, then we could do it.
Ken
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Sounds like a really goog idea! :y
I have a 2MB wireless connection with wireless adapter or an ethernet link. :-*
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Great, my laptop has wireless, so theoretically it should be able to link with no problems. Over to TB :y
Ken
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The biggest problem is that a head gasket change is a 7-8 hour job.....and with a 2.5 hour drive each way it works out as some very hard graft!
And if it rains then we are buggered unless Kate can get the car under cvoer?
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The biggest problem is that a head gasket change is a 7-8 hour job.....and with a 2.5 hour drive each way it works out as some very hard graft!
And if it rains then we are buggered unless Kate can get the car under cvoer?
And thats if you do it, anyone else will take a fair bit longer
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I can buy a gazebo that will keep the rain off. I have a private driveway so the car won't be in the street.
I will make food for you all! :y
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I got the K Seal today. Should I put it in or wait?
I bet you are all sick of hearing from me!
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Kate, i would hold up on the k seal for the time being, as it can cause more probs than it is worth, terrible stuff, used it once, never again, blocked the rad solid on my mk 2 escort but did not seal the small hole in the plastic tank. ::)
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Kate, i would hold up on the k seal for the time being, as it can cause more probs than it is worth, terrible stuff, used it once, never again, blocked the rad solid on my mk 2 escort but did not seal the small hole in the plastic tank. ::)
Yes I think you're right. :y
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as to webcam idea, I did it at last years cambelt bash. While it worked, it was far from ideal...
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Just a thought. How about, rather than shifting 2 tons of car about, could we not attack it at its current location, diagnose the fault, and maybe take off the heads if they needed rework, and ship them somewhere else?. A lot cheaper shippng heads than a Mig.
Hey this could be a first for OOF, why not a couple of guys could go up, and someone use a vid cam, and if we could live link it to the forum, then we would have the benefit of guys like Mark, Timbuk etc who can give their diagnosis on line, and the workers can act accordingly. I'm sure I could remove/refit a V6v head easily enough (with a little bit of help !).
I have experimented with a camcorder plugged into a laptop, so with a little bit of work/ advice could provide the video side of things, if there was suitable internet link at the house in question. This would be a first, car repair via video link !.
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Ken
Hi Ken. Great minds think alike, see reply 108. If i was any sort of mechanic i'd shoot up to Sunderland & fix it but i'm not. I understand it's a long day with travelling for those who can fix it but it's probably cheaper for Kate.
Shall i phone my mate with the Disco & cancel Sunday? He's at a Wedding :( do Sat night so i'd have had to stay sober to drive next day & at least i still get a lay in!!!!
Some one let me know please??????????
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Yes could you cancel please Guy as I don't have enough money for your diesel. Thanks very much for your kind offer though it is much appreciated! :-* :y
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By the way I have a camcorder and could make a video of the HG repair if thats any help?
I could make copies for other unfortunate oofers!
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Hi AmigoV6,
Yes, I kind of added to your idea with using web cams/the internet to mean that local people could do the job with access to technical backup. I have changed a few cylinder heads in the past, but it would make sense to have someone as knowledgable as MDTM handy; if not there, at the end of a laptop screen giving helpful hints like what size hammer to use. ;D
OK guys, anyone fancy coming up/down to fix Kate's car ?. I will be there with a reasonable selection of tools, and will check up and try and obtain anything special we need. I feel it might be better to do it as a 2 day thing, one day to fully investigate and work out what's gone, poss remove the head (s?) and get them skimmed (?), and obtain parts for the refit. Then at a later date go back and reassemble. While we have it stripped, it might be worthwhile doing the timming belt/tensioners depending on mileage.
Unfortunately I am tied up this Sat, but could start on Sun.
Any thoughts ?.
Ken
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Yes could you cancel please Guy as I don't have enough money for your diesel. Thanks very much for your kind offer though it is much appreciated! :-* :y
No worries Kate, not a problem. Main thing is the lads are gonna sort your Mig the cheapest way for you & i don't have to drag my carcass out of bed on Sunday!!!
Hope people take & post some pics. :D
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I'm in any time if you want to come up!
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Kate, i would hold up on the k seal for the time being, as it can cause more probs than it is worth, terrible stuff, used it once, never again, blocked the rad solid on my mk 2 escort but did not seal the small hole in the plastic tank. ::)
Yes I think you're right. :y
Oh no he aint, it did not seal the rad it certainly did not block his rad either. Underastand how it works and youll know it didnt.
All I can tell you is what i found when I used half a bottle on a 3l mig, and I have used numerous seals over the years, it works and is still working, in any event it is your call.
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Thanks maybe I'll try it then. :y