January 2002
All,
As Stuart and others suggested, I went to a yacht chandler today to see what sump oil extraction systems were on offer. I found via a catalogue and with the help of the proprietor, a neat device that is a a plastic sphere with a piston vacumn pump operated by hand, complete with inlet and outlet flexible small bore nylon hoses. The pump is similar to the pressurised ASL devices used for spraying in the garden but the valve works in reverse. At present I do not have details of the manufacturer. I ordered it, price, inclusive of VAT £36.80.
The reason I require this device is to avoid removing the underbody plastic aerodynamic shroud fitted on my MB. Six bolts locate it in place, and it looks a little unweildy. Interestingly, in casual conversation with the manager of the workshop of the local MB agency, it emerged that the procedure they use to change the oil also involves suction evacuation, but in addition they use an intermediate "flush". I need to find out what product they are using and in particular whether it is compatable with a synthetic oil I am proposing to use. This may moderate the views of purists who like to see the stuff empty from the drain plug. It also includes me.
I have not completed 13 K miles yet, and know that the automated system of service interval is likely to recommend around 10K mile intervals based on my last experience. I plan to change oil at 5000 mile intervals and leave the automated service system untouched to comply with warranty. I know it is influenced indirectly via sensors, by oil viscosity so hope the change will extend the service interval --- unless somebody tells me different!
Regards,
Julian L Read more
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just because I know that most if us don't read topics once they are off the page................ Read more
I think Mark(B) was right a while back...
LAS's stupidity is just a sham. Hope you get a good laugh out of this Chris, but your starting to slip.
Your LAS/LAC/CW persona is getting a bit unrealistic. Nobody can be that stupid, that simple or that pathetic.
You've done a fairly convincing job up to now though. Maybe its time to invent another personality, on another forum?
Mark.
Gordon [p.gordon@sosi.net]
Gordon - I assume you are a contributor here.
This came in today from my company's IT monkeys - the Gordon's msg arrived soon afterwards...
The latest virus making it's rounds: subject line "new photos from my party" please delete immediately, also clear it from your deleted items box.
W32.Myparty@mm is a mass-mailing email worm. It has the following characteristics:
Subject: new photos from my party!
Message:
Hello!
My party... It was absolutely amazing!
I have attached my web page with new photos!
If you can please make color prints of my photos. Thanks!
The worm sends email to all contacts in your Windows address book, and to email addresses that if finds in the Outlook Express Inboxes and folders.
In addition, the worm sends a message to the author so that the author can track the worm.
On NT/2000/XP systems, the worm drops a backdoor Trojan that allows a hacker to control your system. NAV will detect this as Backdoor.Myparty.
Finally, if the file name of the worm is Access. , it may launch your Web browser to http:/www.disney.com. However, the worm does not contain code which can generate a file with the name Access. , so it is highly unlikely that this will trigger.
Also Known As: W32/Myparty@MM, WORM_MYPARTY.A, W32/MyParty-A, Win32.MyParty, I-Worm.Myparty Read more
Have now got to the bottom of the story, the material deposited on the car is a slurry of road surfacing resulting from slot cutting operations with diamond cutters , not resurfacing work as I first thought. Inevitably there must be some abrasive material included which if removed by rubbing could well damage the paintwork. I don't think that a pressure washer will remove it.
Any more thoughts?
Thanks,
Rob Read more
Only trouble is the amount there is - there isn't a panel without some on and the front resembles a coat worthy of Cruella de Ville! As mentioned, it's not just tar, there will be bits of diamond stone cutter blade which I think will leave a scratched surface if rubbed at all.
The advice given has been helpful, I should be able to get it sorted now.
Rob
HI People
I've just bought my first automatic car.
I wasn't looking for one but right time, right place, right price etc. etc.
What I'd like to know is....
Should I put it in Neutral while at red lights and so on or should I just leave in drive?
Which causes more wear, the shifting in and out or the holding on the bite point?
With thanks upfront
Robert Read more
Told you so! That's three teaspoonfuls a minute.
Sorry should have pushed the new topic button.
Does anyone know anyone who buys cars for other people on commission at auction? Alternatively does anyone have experience of using one and if so what sort of money do they charge?
Any help greatly appreciated. Read more
And I've used Julian Trim (as has a friend of mine) and we're both full of praise. And, no, I'm not connected to him in any way at all.
I am considering a 2.0i Ghia, the UK spec has lots of nice to have extras as standard. If I import it or buy it from Trade Sales (imported from Spain) can I expect it to have all of the bits that a 'UK Spec' car would have?
Anyone got any experience? (particularly with Fords)
Thanks
'First Time Importer' Read more
Hi
i bought from Motorpoint of Derby The spec is identical to UK Big avings and a very good company to deal with The approacj ford for an extended warranty (main dealer) and you are as good as any UK car
alan
At the height of the storms up here yesterday there was a utilities contactor trying to carry out some resurfacing/patching on one of the roads into Carlisle, and as SWMBO went past to work the car was literally covered in spots. We are now the owners of a Dalmation Sharan, there is not a panel that has been missed. I have duly logged a complaint with the relevant authority and have been given an estimate of £40 by a professional valeting firm to clean the car up. My big concern is whether the paintwork will be affected in the longer term, will I end up with permanent marks? The colour is light metallic blue.
Any help gratefully received.
Rob S Read more
Years ago, the advice to remove tar was to rub it with linseed oil, or even butter. Try a hidden spot first.
Has anybody else had any problems with the speakers on a VW Golf?
I bought a new Golf in December and after a few days noticed the front woofer on the driver's side crackled. On Saturday I had it replaced only to discover yesterday that the back tweeter on the driver's side (which was fine before) now crackles like mad. I reckon it must be a bad connection because it behaved itself for most of the journey to work today. Read more
We had the passenger side front woofer replaced.
Friend has an Audi TT 180 with 12300 miles on the clock (not been serviced) and the display suggests another 7200 miles before its first service.
Is this typical for TTs, does anyone know? All he was given when taking delivery was some oil for top up if required at 1000 miles. Read more
Whilst I do not know what are 'nany state ninnies', I feel that the original query was both reasonable and a proper use of this forum. Your interperate reply seems intolerant of those with less knowledge or experience than you about car maintenance. For shame!
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Heron service stations used to use a vacuum system...."Free Oil Change with a gallon of oil". As a student I worked for Heron and was asked to 'do an oil change'. The customer complained that the new oil was dirty. Result - Area Manager docked price of the replacement oil from my pay. (But then Heron docked as much pay from their employees as they could at any opportunity and any excuse, often illegally, even for 'drive offs' - I wish Ronson was still in jail....).
Using a vacuum pump without an oil filter change you contaminate the clean oil with 10 - 20% dirty oil that stays in the filter.
Martin.