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So what have you done to your car today?

Started by Loo-knee, 28 April 2011, 21:20:22

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johnnydog

I guess that if they are replaced when the first tell tale signs start, and before they start to leak and damage the pcb, then theoretically they shouldn't cause a problem. As with any preventative maintenance....
It's when issues or possible failures are ignored then they manifest into much greater problems.
Upto now, I've always replaced the powersounder with a new unit, but as they are now ridiculously expensive (even if you can locate one) with their batteries probably now being a few years old, replacing the batteries in your existing one ith brand spankers seems the cheaper and most sensible way to go.
2002 3.2 Elite saloon, 2003 3.2 Elite saloon & estate

Migv6 le Frog Fan

Replaced the battery on the Omega with a new one from Tayna. Had to do it by the light of my phone because it was dark and I couldnt find my torch.  ::) :)
Its weird being the same age as old people !

TheBoy

Made the wrong decision, and took the Chiltern Slug instead of driving into central London.

Good job, for once, it was late, else I would have missed it, and the next one was cancelled. But it was rammed harder than a tube train at rush hour.

Return journey was a 2 carriage DMU (Class 168 for the trainspotters), and equally rammed.  2 carriage trains on the mainline. Really, Chiltern?
Grumpy old man

TheBoy

And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D
Grumpy old man

Rangie

Booked wifeys Subaru in for a service & MOT 13/02/22
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

Rangie

Should be 2023 still on old time..😂
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

Migv6 le Frog Fan

Treated the Omega to a new pair of Bosch wipers. Havent tried them yet, but hopefully they wont be shite.
The screeching on the old ones drove me to distraction.
Its weird being the same age as old people !

YZ250

Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning, which is nice but I'd prefer it if it actually did something ...... like stop the wheels from spinning.  ;D ::)
My fun car is a 2020 Bmw F32 430d M Sport with indicators.
My cruiser is an Audi A6 Avant S Line Black Edition with indicators.

TheBoy

Quote from: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 14:06:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning, which is nice but I'd prefer it if it actually did something ...... like stop the wheels from spinning.  ;D ::)
No, that's a driver responsibility :)
Grumpy old man

henryd

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 January 2023, 16:20:52
Treated the Omega to a new pair of Bosch wipers. Havent tried them yet, but hopefully they wont be shite.
The screeching on the old ones drove me to distraction.

Bosch are the only ones I'll buy,the rest are crap
other rides 
  mk3 Volvo v70 2.0 Diesel , Pug 306 cabriolet, Pug 308 gt 180
  Sterling elite trekker pikey wagon

TheBoy

I stick to Bosch.  I did have issues with the Aerotwins on the Silver Bullet - the passenger one always snapped and went floppy when it was cold.  But I drove that "like a cock" according to Darth Loo-knee ;D
Grumpy old man

YZ250

Quote from: TheBoy on 13 January 2023, 18:32:14
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 14:06:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning, which is nice but I'd prefer it if it actually did something ...... like stop the wheels from spinning.  ;D ::)
No, that's a driver responsibility :)

Ahh, nothing I can fix then.  ;D
My fun car is a 2020 Bmw F32 430d M Sport with indicators.
My cruiser is an Audi A6 Avant S Line Black Edition with indicators.

Migv6 le Frog Fan

Tried out the new Bosch wipers last night and they were smooth as silk and quiet as a church on monday night.
Sanity restored to the Omega driving experience. :)
Now if I could just track down the really annoying knocking over ripples in the road I would be a very happy man.  ::)
Its weird being the same age as old people !

countrywoman

Went to fit the new thermostat, pin that fits in housing much bigger in dia so had to order a new housing/stat unit. coming on Mon. New water pump has a much better impeller than the old one, managed to get all but one nuts of exhaust studs and refit them. Last one snapped like a rotten twig but found a new one that is spot on in my fastener rack. Fitted the new front oil seal, what a bar steward.   Held up a bit now till I get the oil cooler sorted 

Viral_Jim

Drained some water out the zafira and put some coolant in, which means I can drive it when the temperature is below zero now, which is nice.  :D