Piér
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Registered: 4th Jan 10
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Thinks that it would be funny to, instead of fix a problem try and duck tape it back together.
Say the windscreen washer hose for example! It obviously got pinched in the bonnet and so he/she used duck tape. How clever, my car failed the mot because of it!
CHEERS MATE!
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Not exactly a BIG problem to sort out..
Come back and complain when someone has filled the engine with gearbox oil because it was knocking or they whacked a bottle of K-seal in to sort a head gasket leak!
[Edited on 27-01-2010 by DaveyLC]
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Rich H
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If it was obvious enough to fail an MOT, then you should have picked up on it yourself tbh.
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Piér
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well not really, the windscreen washers were fine and they weren't leaking before I took it to the garage! Some dodgy stuff going on there I think!
I know its not a big job but its bloody well stupid!
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DaveyLC
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You need to take a chill pill!
Seriously that is not worth getting on your high horse about!
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
You need to take a chill pill!
Seriously that is not worth getting on your high horse about!
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Rich H
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k
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x14xe sport
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damn a trip to halfords to buy a 99p connector, someones head should come off for that
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Piér
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A trip to the scrapy to get a free bit of hose more like.
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DaveyLC
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So its not right for the previous owner to use duct tape but its ok for you to be a theif?
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x14xe sport
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quote:
Originally posted by Piér
A trip to the scrapy to get a free bit of hose more like.
whats the problem then, annoying maybe if you need to take car back for them to check but at least your not having to spend a big wedge getting the emmisions right or something
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Ingham
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FUCK! I think 2012 is gonna happen early because of this!!!
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DaveyLC
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2 pages.
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johnhara1
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TBF the gaffa tape probably worked for a little while 
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x14xe sport
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
2 pages.
only if he takes it back for a test and his jets are blocked with gaffer tape
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Brett
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Come on ffs, it's still an ass ache for the guy.
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Jambo
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it would wind me up, alot! Got enough on my plate day to day without annoying little extras caused by peoples automotive neglect.
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stubs
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Registered: 30th Jun 02
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Not exactly a BIG problem to sort out..
Come back and complain when someone has filled the engine with gearbox oil because it was knocking or they whacked a bottle of K-seal in to sort a head gasket leak!
[Edited on 27-01-2010 by DaveyLC]
What's K-seal like? Does it leave residue everywhere in the system etc..?
I've got a punto GT with HG failure and was going to throw a bottle in to see how it goes on an MOT.. if the car fails badly I'll break it for scrap, if it passes I'll fix the HG
[Edited on 27-01-2010 by stubs]
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DaveyLC
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K-Seal is the nuts!
Dont put it in the header tank, put it straight down the top hose.
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stubs
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
K-Seal is the nuts!
Dont put it in the header tank, put it straight down the top hose.
Does it actually do anything though? And is it ok with a turbo?
I'm worried that if I use it and pass the MOT, when I come to repair the HG properly I will be left with mess everywhere.
Also, the water has mixed with the (newly changed) oil... is it still ok to use K-seal? 
One of my mates swears by it, but he's only used it on a 1.2 clio with minor HG issues
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DaveyLC
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Its good shit.. no mess 
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stubs
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Ah fair-do's then, cheers.
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x14xe sport
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fix it properly, not a massive job
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stubs
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quote:
Originally posted by x14xe sport
fix it properly, not a massive job
Didn't you read my 1st post?
I'm only prepaired to fix the HG if the car is otherwise roadworthy... I just want to be able to run the car upto the MOT garage without worrying about it overheating and fucking the turbo.
Provided it passes (or can pass for under £200), then I'll properly repair the HG... if not, then it gets stripped & scrapped.
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by Twiggy
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
You need to take a chill pill!
Seriously that is not worth getting on your high horse about!
At the end of the day, the lad still has to go back and get it retested. It's not a big deal no, but it's an inconvenience. He has the right to be pissed off if he so chooses 
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