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too much knowledge
« on: 04 June 2007, 14:04:22 »
any one else find that reading forums, haynes' and just owning a car for years can give you too much knowledge?

I'm beginning to wonder if ignorance is bliss.

But sometimes when you get a problem you know how to fix it but don't have the time or right tools! so how do you explain to a spares place/dealer/mechanic that you might know what you're talking about but haven't time to fix the problem?! aagh!

the meega keeps throwing new problems at me and reading up always seems the best idea - until parts are needed! thanks to this forum i have changed sparks/leads/bose and can't wait for more. if i'm allowed. 8-)
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #1 on: 04 June 2007, 15:04:48 »
aye that is true but sometimes it could work against you; sometimes the obvious things are missed as we divulge into the technical more comlicated stuff.... ive found this the case in the past... i suppose the proper mechanices dont suffer this fate of the "keyboard" mechanic?

ignorance is bliss; i only apply that to politics  ::)
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #2 on: 04 June 2007, 15:15:43 »
...but it is good to acquire the knowledge so that when an issue comes round on your car you are able to identify it, diagnose it, and fix it.

I found it very encouraging when i removed a dis pack yesterday to find it was seriously corroded...it pretty much backed up my "hunch". A hunch i wouldnt have had outwith this forum  :y
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2007, 15:29:55 »
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...but it is good to acquire the knowledge so that when an issue comes round on your car you are able to identify it, diagnose it, and fix it.

I found it very encouraging when i removed a dis pack yesterday to find it was seriously corroded...it pretty much backed up my "hunch". A hunch i wouldnt have had outwith this forum  :y

Exactly right, I have read lots of the threads on the Forum and when i was trying to do my car last week I got a leak, i then remembered a post i had read about the air con drips condensation and was deeply relieved. But what i am trying to say The Forum is a massive help :y
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2007, 16:28:59 »
when ever i change car and if its a different make i join up to a forum (MR2, BMW & now this); some forums arent as helpful; some however (like this) have a great wealth of knowledge; overall they save you a MASSIVE amount of money (esp if you have cr4p garages near you) and generally fettling with all the bits yourself makes you understand the car more... you get alot of satisfaction repairing something and the feel good factor is great!

the first thing i sorted out when i got my car was the steaming up windows; cleared scuttle & replaced pollen filter.... job done. found the air temp sensor in the bumper; replaced and climate worked properly...  ::)

other than recentley the car has been very reliable but i tend to read past threads, FAQ's etc just to get a feel for the common probs & good tips etc etc....

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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #5 on: 04 June 2007, 17:14:58 »
the haynes book didnt help a local idiot out too much the other day when he went screeching past mine.
i later saw him in our local fast fit with the mechanic telling him he had put the new brake pads in the wrong way around.
 :-[ :-[
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #6 on: 04 June 2007, 17:35:05 »
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the haynes book didnt help a local idiot out too much the other day when he went screeching past mine.
i later saw him in our local fast fit with the mechanic telling him he had put the new brake pads in the wrong way around.
 :-[ :-[

Due to the design of the calipers, surely this wouldn't be possible...

what a numpty though, some people shouldn't be allowed near cars....
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #7 on: 04 June 2007, 18:00:57 »
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the haynes book didnt help a local idiot out too much the other day when he went screeching past mine.
i later saw him in our local fast fit with the mechanic telling him he had put the new brake pads in the wrong way around.
 :-[ :-[

Due to the design of the calipers, surely this wouldn't be possible...

what a numpty though, some people shouldn't be allowed near cars....
It is possible....
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Re: too much knowledge
« Reply #8 on: 04 June 2007, 21:25:14 »
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the haynes book didnt help a local idiot out too much the other day when he went screeching past mine.
i later saw him in our local fast fit with the mechanic telling him he had put the new brake pads in the wrong way around.
 :-[ :-[

That's one way to extend pad life.  :-/
 Might be a tad expensive on discs though!  ;D  ;D  ;D
« Last Edit: 04 June 2007, 21:25:40 by Andy_B »
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