February 2004
I had a bit of a near miss with a forklift truck on the estate where I work yesterday and want a bit of information please.
There is a factory next to my office which has a warehouse about 100 yards away on the otherside of the road. Everyday they drive forklifts from the warehouse to the factory carrying all sorts of things. Yesterday one nearly hit me as I was walking across the road. I had a 'word' with the driver and noticed that the forklift had no registration number or tax disc. The driver told me that since it was only going a short distance on the road it did not need one. This sound complete bunkum to me - is it?
The road is public - lots of factories and offices around. The fork lift was one of those gas powered jobbies but they also have some battery powered ones too. I am concerned that if these are not registered and taxed they won't be insured either. What would happen if there was an accident? Can I report them to someoen? Read more
I have an annoying problem with my 02 Focus Tdi - when started from cold there is a squealing which sounds a bit like a fanbelt slipping which disappears after a few minutes - the belt has been replaced and a mechanic has checked all the pulleys etc and can't identify which one might be causing the noise as they're so close together.
Has anyone heard of one of the pulleys or tensioner being a common failure point on these? Its an 02 1.8Tdi, and I dont fancy replacing each pulley one by one to get rid of the noise!
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Thanks for the replies - I guess I'll try the detection methods, access to the pulleys is really tight which is the only problem
I'll let you know what I find out!
Where's it gone!? Read more
Presumably they just haven't seen your ad, but they have registered their requirements with Automatch, whose "trawlers" have seen it
One thing patricularly riles me about drivers and that is their use ( or non-use) of lights. I see cars every morning and evening in twilight hours who will just not switch their lights on and it drives me nuts. Surely there must be some way that manufacturers can make lights with infra red sensors that switch themselves on and off like street lights Read more
Maybe I didn't read correctly first time. On approaching a bend I do flick back to dipped so that I can see if there are any headlights shining onto the hedges etc, from the opposing direction.
G,
In Pattaya, Thailand at the moment. The place is swamped with HD's. Being in that world as it were, do you know is there an organised meet on?
Lots of Angels and Outlaws eyeing each other up (not in a good way). Read more
LOL HJ, we'll make a biker of you yet.....
nice simple question. no simple answer
Which driveshafts are needed to shoehorn a vauxhall 2lt 8valve form a mk2 cav. into a nova?????
any advice please Read more
Try Nova 1.6GSi??
Andrew
Simplicate and add lightness!!
Just imagine this in Blighty!
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3483119.stm
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How refreshing! Not once does the article refer to Ukraine as The Ukraine.
...sorry for pedantic digression.
anyone purchased a car from said retailer ??????? what were your experiences in dealing with them ?????? i know its 12.5apr but want rid of my present car Read more
I have heavily edited this thread.
Suffice to say that many of our contributors agreed with FiF and felt unable to recommend this company.
And I think we\'ll leave it there, if you don\'t mind.
Thank you.
Just had car mot'd today and failed on three points. One tyre worn exhaust blowing cos of loose clamp. Got all four tyres replaced for £80 and the clamp tightened free. Last point, car in crash and repaired at main dealer. Sill replaced but failed mot cos spot welded not welded full length. Is this a fail?? thought main dealer would ensure proper repair or is the tester being pedantic. was mot'd at a £25 while u wait place. Should i go elsewhere and see what happens? Going back to dealer 2mrw may ask em for free mot, prob pass it just to get me out and not do the work Read more
Think you might find yourself piggy-in-the-middle here.....
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A slight noise has developed on the 5th gear of my Traffic, when a load is applied.
It is an audible whining sound, not too loud though.
Van has done 185K and has been well looked after by previous owners.
Should I be concerned?
Should I double check gearbox oil?
Should I put it down to character?
Should I just put it down - especially as there is a VW Transporter for 2K same year in the village?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Hugo Read more
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Fork trucks are not the quickest of vehicles, and with their level of ground clearance, then speed humps are not really a good idea. I dont think speed is the issue here, rather inconsiderate driving.
A speed camera for forklifts.
{Wanders away chuckling}