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[Rangie]

100 replies and counting on how to ignore MOT advisories and wipe down a pair of shocks.

Yeah, isn't still good on the OOF Steve!!

Like the "Word Association" thread..................................................!!!!!

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That's a great thread ( word association) I started that under my first psydeonum ( Tilbo 2 Boxer dogs ) at the time I was following one on the MB forum surprised me how well it's done.😂😂😂

[TheBoy]

To experienced people, some questions may sound daft.  But that's the point of groups like this, to help out those who don't know, or lack the confidence, or simply seek clarification.

Obviously, piss taking is par for the course, unless it's about MOTs and Air Fresheners!

[dave the builder]

Obviously, piss taking is par for the course, unless it's about MOTs and Air Fresheners!

OK, couple more posts and I'll get back in me bunker 

[Lizzie Zoom]

To experienced people, some questions may sound daft.  But that's the point of groups like this, to help out those who don't know, or lack the confidence, or simply seek clarification.

Obviously, piss taking is par for the course, unless it's about MOTs and Air Fresheners!

Absolutely right TB

In addition I would add that the older you get the less confidence you have, as by now we understand what can go horribly wrong when you do the wrong thing which costs more money that you cannot afford, and lead to the final day of our Omega, or whatever you are trying to save!

[Dave G]

I have to agree with you Lizzie, that “the older you get the less confidence you have”. And daft questions have been my forté over the years.

Not only that, but one (that will be me) is far less flexible in the ‘under-car’ department. And I also know (to my cost !!) what can go horribly wrong when you do the wrong thing, or your ambition exceeds your ability! 

Don’t start me on arthritis in the hands!!!

Good on you LZ 

[Lizzie Zoom]

I have to agree with you Lizzie, that “the older you get the less confidence you have”. And daft questions have been my forté over the years.

Not only that, but one (that will be me) is far less flexible in the ‘under-car’ department. And I also know (to my cost !!) what can go horribly wrong when you do the wrong thing, or your ambition exceeds your ability! 

Don’t start me on arthritis in the hands!!!

Good on you LZ 

That about sums it all up Dave

[TheBoy]

I have to agree with you Lizzie, that “the older you get the less confidence you have”. And daft questions have been my forté over the years.

Not only that, but one (that will be me) is far less flexible in the ‘under-car’ department. And I also know (to my cost !!) what can go horribly wrong when you do the wrong thing, or your ambition exceeds your ability! 

Don’t start me on arthritis in the hands!!!

Good on you LZ 

And with a little guidance, look what you achieved on your engine Dave G .  Thats what forums are about.

[Lizzie Zoom]

I have to agree with you Lizzie, that “the older you get the less confidence you have”. And daft questions have been my forté over the years.

Not only that, but one (that will be me) is far less flexible in the ‘under-car’ department. And I also know (to my cost !!) what can go horribly wrong when you do the wrong thing, or your ambition exceeds your ability! 

Don’t start me on arthritis in the hands!!!

Good on you LZ 

And with a little guidance, look what you achieved on your engine Dave G .  Thats what forums are about.

And that is what is important.  I am a Machiavellian, so I believe in the ends justifies the means.  That is in the case of us and our Omega's, what are "silly" questions to some, but can be asked on this great Forum, result in the right ending; a valued and loved Omega continuing to give us a lovely journey every time!

[cam.in.head]

AND  one thing we are all curious to know is ,did you ever ring the garage about their "quote" ?
just to see what they said !

[Lizzie Zoom]

AND  one thing we are all curious to know is ,did you ever ring the garage about their "quote" ?
just to see what they said !

No I didn't, as after obtaining the great valued advice on here, I realised I would be wasting my time in doing so.  How could they explain the fact that they quoted for standard shocks, not self levelling ones without coming out with a daft quote for the correct ones that now seem unobtainable!

I will just clean everything down when the warmer, dryer, weather comes later in the year

[cam.in.head]

not that its entirely relevant but a few years back i managed to find a pair of brand new genuine air shocks for my carlton 2.2 from 'vauxhall green parts'.these were presumably quite rare then for that car and i think i paid around £30 each for them .i looked a few days later and they still had some but had tripled the price (or more !)
there will be some omega ones stashed away somewhere !!

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Probably, but finding where they are stashed is another matter. 

[cam.in.head]

ive always found that everything you want EVENTUALLY pops up on ebay !

[johnnydog]

not that its entirely relevant but a few years back i managed to find a pair of brand new genuine air shocks for my carlton 2.2 from 'vauxhall green parts'.these were presumably quite rare then for that car and i think i paid around £30 each for them .i looked a few days later and they still had some but had tripled the price (or more !)
there will be some omega ones stashed away somewhere !!

I've got three sets of nos saloon s/l shocks that I bought off that excellent website 'Car Parts Connection' for little money at the time. Dealers listed their 'out of date' stock; you had to know the part numbers to search for items, but there were great bargains to be had! Unfortunately PSA (I think) shut it down a good few years ago.
Before anyone asks, sorry no, they aren't for sale as I have several Elites.....but when I'm on my death bed, I'll try to remember to put a post on here, but you'll have to form an orderly queue...