April 2010
Not us, because Mrs O is working. But even 40 yrs ago i thought twice about risking heading for Bridlington at Easter. I think we did it once or twice, with a very early start and then returning just after lunch.
Even then, it was solid traffic still heading into the resort (well, it was a resort in those days) with a clear road out.... Read more
headlights flashing/pulsating and alternator is slightly overcharging,fitting of new alternator made no difference any ideas please........
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Can anyone recommend a detector please? Ideally, it should be settable to different limits and sound/flash when these are exceeded. It should update itself automaticaly and without a subscription. Read more
Why not just stick to the speed limits? I'm pretty sure they're there for a reason.
Ah, the same old comments still keep getting posted on here ;o)...
My focus is not starting. Have changed Battery and Starter Motor to eliminate from scenario.
After starter Motor was changed, car started on the button. Over the next 2-3 weeks it has gradually got worse.... Read more
I've encountered a similar problem, the engine management software had become corrupted and needed to be reinstalled, once that was done no more starting problems, no more strange noises from the dash.
I've just posted this on a similar site, it's not been well advertised IMO
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Yes, a bit rude that. Fancy giving the celebration of the ressurrection top billing over a few blokes driving round in circles. And on Easter Sunday as well. The BBC ought to hang their heads in shame. ;-)
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Hi, I`m new to this forum and have joined in the hope someone can help me with a couple of n*****ly problems with my pick-up.
It`s a 1997, 145,000 miles of trouble free motering. Recently the tickover varies from fast to normal. I`ve oiled the linkages and tey sem fine. Any ideas?... Read more
You get about a bit Peter, could the lads here not help ?
I desperately need help...I have a laguna 1999, 2.0 dci estate, I've had it for
> about 8 years and its been a great car. It came with only one key and
> that's now had it. I have to unlock the drivers door with the key, get in
> and close the door and then unlock the other doors and boot using the lock
> button in the centre consul. Same in reverse to lock. Can you suggest
> how to overcome without having to remortgage and take to renault. Is
> there any way that I can get keys and some electrical gummings from an
> other car and refit in mine or repair the original key and get a duplicate...
>
> Any suggestions so that I can keep the car as its brill, ultra reliable
> and returns 55 mpg even with 125k on clock. Read more
Well, I reckon they may be the most likely auditory advisories of antideluvian anxiety - the horse shoes in an oil drum, low frequency cacophonic cornubia of lost love in the tin can of one`s youth.
Don`t you just love engine sounds? Perhaps you removed the sound deadening too, so you could hear that `diesely sound` more clearly as you motor along (cough)... Read more
I think that as well as the oil it's a matter of rhe type of engine and how it's used.
I can remember in around 2000, whren I had a Laguna V6, the service manager at my friendly Renault garage saying what a lovely sweet engine it had - I think this was at the 40,000-mile service. Indeed it went on to do 100,000 miles without trouble and never used a drop of oil. None of yer long-life servicing despite the high mileage - oil change every 10,000....
Or did it turn out the apples were sour, small, fell off, or got riddled with little grubs?
We had an apple tree years ago, (inherited from as previous gardener) from memory - it needed spraying with systemic insecticide at, bud opening, flower finished, then every so often until a few weeks before picking. Then there was the fungicide at regular intervals to prevent scab.... Read more
Just to update. Sadly the cherry tree failed no flowers and seething with ants.
It`s been replaced by a Viburnum...
Here, just South of Leeds - there is no significant growth at all and It reminds me of Astro Turf.
Seen a daffodil yet? None in our local area.... Read more
due to the excitement of doing last weeks oil change....
You're easily pleased, Oilrag.
Now, where's that mower?
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The hottest day of the year, so far! 28.5C seen on the car thermometer, up in the hills, during a nice drive. (Only 21C on the coast, at home, but still pleasant.) Back through the orange groves of San Martin and Secadero, where the warmth of the sun on the orange blossoms has filled the air with their strong perfume.
(Costa del Sol, not far from Gibraltar)