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Yup, my wife has one and I change the oil and filter every 4 or 5 months Car was diligently serviced. It seems from what Rich is saying that the problem lies with the oil pickup. So one assumes it is a design problem, looking at the wisdom out there on the web. Regardless, car is dead and she needs transport. Painful. It's a common problem with that engine, if it was diligently serviced by a main dealer or possibly other garage it would only be changed once a year or ten thousand miles or even longer, third party garages may not even use the correct oil which is why I change the oil twice as often as recommended , no reason for an oil pickup to block with clean oil |
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Last Edit: Apr 8, 2020 21:28:27 GMT by timbo1956
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Car was diligently serviced. It seems from what Rich is saying that the problem lies with the oil pickup. So one assumes it is a design problem, looking at the wisdom out there on the web. Regardless, car is dead and she needs transport. Painful. It's a common problem with that engine, if it was diligently serviced by a main dealer or possibly other garage it would only be changed once a year or ten thousand miles or even longer, third party garages may not even use the correct oil which is why I change the oil twice as often as recommended , no reason for an oil pickup to block with clean oil Thing is, we cannot point fingers or prove blame etc. Unfortunately the public often end up getting screwed. |
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Rich
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Yup, my wife has one and I change the oil and filter every 4 or 5 months Car was diligently serviced. It seems from what Rich is saying that the problem lies with the oil pickup. So one assumes it is a design problem, looking at the wisdom out there on the web. Regardless, car is dead and she needs transport. Painful. Sadly the design problem is in the way the engine operates. It’s an engine that in its design, like the PSA 1.6/1.4HDi sludges it’s oil even when ran to its ‘service schedule’ set out by manufacturer. No one to blame in this instance other than Vauxhall. If repaired and regularly serviced the issue is negated somewhat. |
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mgmrw
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Apr 10, 2020 13:22:11 GMT
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Keep strong Grizz, isolation is a killer. Like you I'm walking the dog to break from death by email. Got the dog and cat for company.
Similarly, beard is growing. Although I gave in and adopted a 5mm all over buzz-cut ony head, as long hair boils my urine.
W/R the Corsa. For me, would depend on the rest of the car. £2k is not small change, so I'd be loathed to spend that on it. Especially of it's a known design flaw. But, if her car is mint/owned ages/sentimental value then why not.
All depends on;
* The car
* The owner
* Circumstance
I've put way more into my 9-3 than it'll be worth, ever. Equally I've a mate who bounces around low paid jobs, and has run snotters for years. He's had:
* 250,000+ mile Leon PD
* 180,000mile MG ZR cdti
* £150 2001 primera that he got 5 years out of only fitting a scrap yard battery and 1 part worn tyre. Didn't even open the bonnet in a year or so
* Now on with a 2001 E46 318i. Paid £400 ish..passed test with minimal love. It's tidy tbh but in grandad spec that no one wanted
Each to their own.
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Apr 13, 2020 14:15:24 GMT
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Car was diligently serviced. It seems from what Rich is saying that the problem lies with the oil pickup. So one assumes it is a design problem, looking at the wisdom out there on the web. Regardless, car is dead and she needs transport. Painful. Sadly the design problem is in the way the engine operates. It’s an engine that in its design, like the PSA 1.6/1.4HDi sludges it’s oil even when ran to its ‘service schedule’ set out by manufacturer. No one to blame in this instance other than Vauxhall. If repaired and regularly serviced the issue is negated somewhat. I think she is very meticulous on service and care of this car. She knows to ask the mechanic to prep service the pickup etc when fitting the new motor. Keep strong Grizz, isolation is a killer. Like you I'm walking the dog to break from death by email. Got the dog and cat for company. Similarly, beard is growing. Although I gave in and adopted a 5mm all over buzz-cut ony head, as long hair boils my urine. W/R the Corsa. For me, would depend on the rest of the car. £2k is not small change, so I'd be loathed to spend that on it. Especially of it's a known design flaw. But, if her car is mint/owned ages/sentimental value then why not. All depends on; * The car * The owner * Circumstance I've put way more into my 9-3 than it'll be worth, ever. Equally I've a mate who bounces around low paid jobs, and has run snotters for years. He's had: * 250,000+ mile Leon PD * 180,000mile MG ZR cdti * £150 2001 primera that he got 5 years out of only fitting a scrap yard battery and 1 part worn tyre. Didn't even open the bonnet in a year or so * Now on with a 2001 E46 318i. Paid £400 ish..passed test with minimal love. It's tidy tbh but in grandad spec that no one wanted Each to their own. I suggested a banger to her as well. But partly being herself and partly proud or is that stupid etc..... She decided to go with repairing her existing car as she knows it so well, and loves it. |
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Apr 13, 2020 14:26:17 GMT
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Some random COVID 19 stuff done this week, outside of work. Cut the lawn, and noticed just how bad my driveway looks....  Big difference.  Amazed how mossy the house walls were too. Overdue for paint, since I did it in 2012 whenmI was unemployed.  Quick break for a coffee inbetween, dirty feet, thanks to back spray.  Cutting the edges in. Every paver has to be individually done. Kills time, kills your back, shoulders and even your hands on the trigger.  Job done from side gate to street, took two days, paving still drying out.  Sunset......  |
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Apr 13, 2020 14:59:27 GMT
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Well done on the pressure washing, my brother-in-law did our drive a while ago, and used the washer to draw a set of enormous wedding vegetables.
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Apr 13, 2020 15:20:50 GMT
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Well done on the pressure washing, my brother-in-law did our drive a while ago, and used the washer to draw a set of enormous wedding vegetables. Thanks Still have the second half out back to do. But my back said not today. |
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Apr 13, 2020 15:44:35 GMT
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Right... Happy times in the Randomness posted thread. COVID 19 meals..... Went shopping for mainly fruit and vegetables yesterday. My shopping preference lies with the Turkish fruit and vegetable and general dealer as their prices and quality beats and rivals mainstream shops. Had told Sally she could have a small BBQ as a reward for still working despite lockdown. She actually has a 4 day weekend as their hours and demand has reduced somewhat recently. So while in the Turkish shop, I got these with a plan in mind.  And some of these.  Nice size.  Making the Kebabs, they were covered in canon and Sweet Thai chilli sauce. Red onion. Tomatoes, apricots, mushrooms, prawns  Also made a flat chicken  Fire to start with.   Chicken flipping.  Served up. Also lamb Konte patties.  |
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Last Edit: Apr 13, 2020 15:58:34 GMT by grizz
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Apr 13, 2020 16:15:30 GMT
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Food looks amazing!
With regards to hand ache with the pressure washer, trt a cable tie for the trigger, worked a treat for me when I did mine.
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mgmrw
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Apr 13, 2020 19:58:26 GMT
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W/r her car; if she's happy it's worth it.
Your fire pit/oven looks great. Always wanted one, when this place sells and I finally settle I *will* build one.
Jetwashing the drive is on my list. A succession of filthy work cars, has lathered my brick paving. And with the house for sale,needs doing. One boring day when I don't have jnr, I'll get me waders on, music, JPS, coffee and commence.
Water meter will take a beating.....
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Apr 13, 2020 20:04:34 GMT
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Driveway looks great, food looks great and not to worry about the car- there's always another one out there to work on  |
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Apr 13, 2020 20:15:34 GMT
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Well done on the pressure washing, my brother-in-law did our drive a while ago, and used the washer to draw a set of enormous wedding vegetables. Aaahhh...someone else that does it. Did our drive once and left a large " member" pointing towards an awkward neighbour for a week or two!! Grizz..i used to p/w in flipflops...till the day i clipped my toes with the jet...my machine is a very heavy duty job and it stung like hell. I now only ever wear safety crocks!!! :-) |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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rodit
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Apr 13, 2020 20:34:30 GMT
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Just done the drive also, well the rear block pave patio so far.
Got one of the rotary head brush things for mine added brick acid in the head and it's an absolute beast for doing it.
Stay safe all, wish you were cooking for me grizz.
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Low and slow
Why can't i tune it?
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Apr 13, 2020 22:16:33 GMT
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Stay safe all, wish you were cooking for me grizz. On another forum, there's a thread along the lines of "once the lockdown is lifted, where will your first unnecessary journey take you?" and I guess my answer is... To see Grizz, for a barefoot barbecue! |
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Driveway looks great, food looks great and not to worry about the car- there's always another one out there to work on Theres a car?? |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Apr 14, 2020 18:04:50 GMT
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 You need to watch your toes with this one rian...no flash cup holders or bluetooth speaker systems built in...just a 3hp motor with a proper brass pump on it. Will easily cut through tarmac with a turbo lance attached. |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Apr 14, 2020 18:08:34 GMT
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Food looks amazing! With regards to hand ache with the pressure washer, trt a cable tie for the trigger, worked a treat for me when I did mine. Good idea, till you need to put it down.. However, I guess tightening it just like a noose up to a point can work too. W/r her car; if she's happy it's worth it. Your fire pit/oven looks great. Always wanted one, when this place sells and I finally settle I *will* build one. Jetwashing the drive is on my list. A succession of filthy work cars, has lathered my brick paving. And with the house for sale,needs doing. One boring day when I don't have jnr, I'll get me waders on, music, JPS, coffee and commence. Water meter will take a beating..... Yes, she is happy with it, and emotionally attached. It’s a dirty job, but someone needs to do it. And screw the water meter, if you spread that cost over 365 days of clean paving, it’s negligible Driveway looks great, food looks great and not to worry about the car- there's always another one out there to work on Thanks mate. Yes, always a car, just a pity it is going to hit her savings hard. Well done on the pressure washing, my brother-in-law did our drive a while ago, and used the washer to draw a set of enormous wedding vegetables. Aaahhh...someone else that does it. Did our drive once and left a large " member" pointing towards an awkward neighbour for a week or two!! Grizz..i used to p/w in flipflops...till the day i clipped my toes with the jet...my machine is a very heavy duty job and it stung like hell. I now only ever wear safety crocks!!! :-) Yup, higher risk with flip flops, but works for me, till I hit a foot. Just done the drive also, well the rear block pave patio so far. Got one of the rotary head brush things for mine added brick acid in the head and it's an absolute beast for doing it. Stay safe all, wish you were cooking for me grizz. I have one of those rotary things, but not impressed myself. Others swear by them too. Stay safe all, wish you were cooking for me grizz. On another forum, there's a thread along the lines of "once the lockdown is lifted, where will your first unnecessary journey take you?" and I guess my answer is... To see Grizz, for a barefoot barbecue! Well, you know where I am, fire takes only that long to start........ Driveway looks great, food looks great and not to worry about the car- there's always another one out there to work on Theres a car?? Yup, Sally’s |
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Apr 14, 2020 18:10:39 GMT
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You need to watch your toes with this one rian...no flash cup holders or bluetooth speaker systems built in...just a 3hp motor with a proper brass pump on it. Will easily cut through tarmac with a turbo lance attached. Would not mess with one of those. Mine has Air Ride and cup holders. Probably a joy to work with, yours. |
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Apr 14, 2020 18:11:41 GMT
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don't use a cable tie on the trigger...use a velcro strip...easy on/off when you need to!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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