The Off Topic Chat Lounge

Moderator: RichardW

4852 topics

Page 18 of 98
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
16
17
18
19
20
…
98
Next

Most liked posts	Author	Posted	Liked	Forum
Joke I found funny...	Steve Walsh	23 Jun 2021, 17:19	9 times in total	The Off Topic Chat Lounge
Joke I found funny...	myglaren	13 Jan 2024, 14:52	5 times this year	The Off Topic Chat Lounge
Catch All - the place for anything you want to discuss off a specific topic	mickthemaverick	13 Apr 2024, 18:02	3 times this month	The Off Topic Chat Lounge
Catch All - the place for anything you want to discuss off a specific topic	mickthemaverick	11 Apr 2024, 19:29	3 times this week	The Off Topic Chat Lounge
Electric Vehicles: What have you spotted?	CitroJim	Yesterday, 18:04	Once today	The Off Topic Chat Lounge

Announcements

Statistics

Last post

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Posted in Diagnostics
Replies: 0
by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

Replies: 0
Views: 31499

Last post by GiveMeABreak
09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55
Last post by GiveMeABreak » Today, 00:07
Posted in Citroën
Replies: 2026
by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
1

…

132

133

134

135

136
First post

Please make all your Citroen , DS Automobiles or Peugeot Parts Requests on this thread

This thread is only for donating members who wish to request official part numbers or Parts Diagrams.

Please don't post technical queries or ask 'how to' questions here. Create a thread in one of the main Citroen / Peugeot Forums for these queries....

Last post

Hi, these are the official part numbers for your vehicle, but can't comment on after-market databases as they're not very accurate in many cases.

Front Axle

ALJ Front Hub.png

(1) (A+B) Front Stub Axle Carrier (Right) part: 364796, £475.98
(3) Front Wheel Hub, part: 330785, £185.14

(4) (B + 14) OEM Front Hub Bearing Assembly, part: 335069,...
Replies: 2026
Views: 500208

Last post by GiveMeABreak
Today, 00:07
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01
Last post by 407 » 07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Posted in Useful links
Replies: 64
by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
1

2

3

4

5
First post

Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

Last post

Re the 407 door seal issue and airbag warnings, after a few days of rain and testing with the hose, I gave up as water was still pooling on top of the bottom door seal and then running inside the car.

My solution was to put a few holes thru the seal with a leather hole punch tool which seems to allow the water to exit (the door seal gets squashed...
Replies: 64
Views: 77726

Last post by 407
07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 14 Nov 2021, 07:21
Posted in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
Replies: 88
by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
1

2

3

4

5

6
First post

As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, DS Automobiles & Peugeot) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

Last post

Please note: This Thread is now Locked.

Please Make All Your Citroen or Peugeot Parts Requests Here

All parts requests from this topic have been moved there.
Replies: 88
Views: 117368

Last post by GiveMeABreak
14 Nov 2021, 07:21
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18
Last post by white exec » 24 Jan 2020, 16:49
Posted in Citroën
Replies: 3
by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

First post

Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

Last post

I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

Replies: 3
Views: 34693

Last post by white exec
24 Jan 2020, 16:49
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22
Posted in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
Replies: 0
by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

Replies: 0
Views: 36992

Last post by GiveMeABreak
03 May 2018, 17:22
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54
Replies: 0
by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

Replies: 0
Views: 10249

Last post by xantia_v6
18 Jul 2015, 09:54

Topics

Statistics

Last post

Brine Injector Fluid

by enrz » 26 Sep 2018, 11:06
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 26 Sep 2018, 11:41
Replies: 1
by enrz » 26 Sep 2018, 11:06

First post

hi every body
i want Brine injector fluid formula
Can anyone help me ?

Last post

I've moved this to a new topic as it had no relevance to the last 2 places you posted it.

Replies: 1
Views: 154

Last post by GiveMeABreak
26 Sep 2018, 11:41
Car Insurance - Debate on Modifications & Consequences

by osx » 23 Sep 2018, 12:58
Last post by bobins » 25 Sep 2018, 18:47
Replies: 17
by osx » 23 Sep 2018, 12:58
1

2
First post

It will invalidate your insurance too as it is considered a modification.
Plenty of 225/55 to choose from. Been using Landsail for the last two years. Always under £70 each fitted and good EU ratings for noise and wet grip (<70dB, B)

Last post

No MoT...your insurance is invalid. Rubbish. No VEL...your insurance is invalid. Rubbish. Not declared a speeding ticket...your insurance is invalid. Rubbish. The list goes on, as do the myths. Under certain circumstances, your insurance may be invalid, of course, but it annoys me when people quote things 'they've heard', or tell us 'a mate's...
Replies: 17
Views: 756

Last post by bobins
25 Sep 2018, 18:47
New 2019 Campervan from Citroen

by MikeT » 21 Sep 2018, 13:54
Last post by andy5 » 25 Sep 2018, 12:45
Replies: 6
by MikeT » 21 Sep 2018, 13:54

First post

I don't know why but this looks strangely familiar somehow

Last post

Wild camp?

It looks like the complete opposite of wild camp. I thought that was backpackers or mountaineers putting a 3 foot high tent up in the hills somewhere and clearing off before anyone found them.

Motoring equivalent do the same thing in the trees at the edge of a French or German motorway layby

Replies: 6
Views: 310

Last post by andy5
25 Sep 2018, 12:45
Autonomous Vehicles

by MikeT » 19 Sep 2018, 23:13
Replies: 0
by MikeT » 19 Sep 2018, 23:13

:rofl2: PAh! So what if you (French, PSA) began three years ago and have produced public road-ready demonstrators, our Maybot was perfectly clear when she said the UK will become Global Leaders in Autonomous Vehicles and other stuffs.

Replies: 0
Views: 127

Last post by MikeT
19 Sep 2018, 23:13
Latest Anti Theft Technology

by GiveMeABreak » 20 Jun 2018, 10:12
Last post by myglaren » 11 Sep 2018, 19:16
Replies: 8
by GiveMeABreak » 20 Jun 2018, 10:12

First post

I just gotta get me one of these...

Last post

there are loads of them, like this one

There is an American system - star something or something star built in to some cars as standard.

Replies: 8
Views: 479

Last post by myglaren
11 Sep 2018, 19:16
world leader in low emission tech ?

by NewcastleFalcon » 11 Sep 2018, 06:36
Last post by white exec » 11 Sep 2018, 07:34
Replies: 1
by NewcastleFalcon » 11 Sep 2018, 06:36

First post

Well the PM will make this announcement today at the Zero Emission Vehicles Summit in Birmingham.

Speaking at the event in Birmingham, Theresa May will refer to her ‘ambitious mission’ for the UK to become world leader in low emission technology as part of a drive to keep the country green. The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, Business...

Last post

Unfortunately, these folk's definition of low-emissions vehicles includes petrol hybrids.
Must do better.

Replies: 1
Views: 137

Last post by white exec
11 Sep 2018, 07:34
XM Online

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 10 Sep 2018, 11:11
Last post by white exec » 10 Sep 2018, 15:23
Replies: 1
by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 10 Sep 2018, 11:11

First post

I notice there's what looks like a superb example of an XM online and am aware that there's at least a couple (probably more) here who regard them highly.

Have a look if you've not noticed it already and its not yours!

eBay Item # 123357366015

Last post

Have posted link on Club-XM.

Replies: 1
Views: 140

Last post by white exec
10 Sep 2018, 15:23
Painful to watch...

by white exec » 09 Sep 2018, 13:03
Last post by myglaren » 09 Sep 2018, 21:31
Replies: 9
by white exec » 09 Sep 2018, 13:03

Replies: 9
Views: 334

Last post by myglaren
09 Sep 2018, 21:31
TESLA investor?

by NewcastleFalcon » 06 May 2018, 09:01
Last post by Michel » 07 Sep 2018, 23:58
Replies: 25
by NewcastleFalcon » 06 May 2018, 09:01
1

2
First post

If you like that sort of thing its interesting watching TESLA. While the company and its CEO Elon Musk polarise opinion, they have undoubtedly shaken up the automotive industry. The traditional auto makers have eventually been dragged along to invest and join the competition, and new ventures particularly in China are investing and competing too....

Last post

And we thought Branson could be a bit quirky!

Branson has nothing on the weirdo Musk.
Replies: 25
Views: 1331

Last post by Michel
07 Sep 2018, 23:58
Bank IT systems

by xantia_v6 » 07 Sep 2018, 14:47
Last post by xantia_v6 » 07 Sep 2018, 17:10
Replies: 3
by xantia_v6 » 07 Sep 2018, 14:47

First post

I have recently installed a new email server that handles my personal email accounts, as well as a couple of other domains (including this forum), and have been watching the logs quite carefully for the past week while checking and tweaking settings.

Our bank has a security check on our debit cards, such that if you use the card for any on-line...

Last post

In an unrelated incident yesterday, British Airways yesterday sent me an email with a new PIN for an online account which I have no recollection of signing up for.

I know that I flew BA in 2002, and perhaps in 2005, but never since then, so I wonder why they still have my personal details.

Initially I thought it was a phishing email, but careful...

Replies: 3
Views: 200

Last post by xantia_v6
07 Sep 2018, 17:10
Another 'something for everyone auction.

by Gibbo2286 » 08 Aug 2018, 15:36
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 06 Sep 2018, 20:02
Replies: 6
by Gibbo2286 » 08 Aug 2018, 15:36

Replies: 6
Views: 282

Last post by Hell Razor5543
06 Sep 2018, 20:02
Computer whizz kids needed.

by Gibbo2286 » 06 Sep 2018, 09:39
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 06 Sep 2018, 16:44
Replies: 8
by Gibbo2286 » 06 Sep 2018, 09:39

First post

My Panasonic Toughbook (new acquisition, second hand) pops up a message Apache HTTP server has stopped working, Windows can look for a solution or words to that effect.

I cant find anything 'Apache' actually on the computer by searching, any ideas?

Last post

Never had that issue on any of my installs chaps on any OS - so inclined to think it's a leftover installation problem from previous installs. It will need manually cleaning if not installing the OS again as just reinstalling DB probably won't clear the orphan files.

Replies: 8
Views: 309

Last post by GiveMeABreak
06 Sep 2018, 16:44
Soldering Irons

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 23 Aug 2018, 09:06
Last post by Peter.N. » 06 Sep 2018, 09:34
Replies: 16
by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 23 Aug 2018, 09:06
1

2
First post

As some of you will know, my inability to Solder is quite remarkable and somewhat frustrating, given that once again one of my rather nasty speaker connections has failed.

I tend to shy away from being a bad Workman and blaming my tools, but maybe that really is the trouble here.

Perhaps my little 30W Soldering Iron often isn't getting hot...

Last post

They bring back some memories. As a TV engineer I soldered for a living for 50 years and the mistake many people make is applying the solder to the iron instead of the joint, by the time you get there all the flux has evaporated. Apply the clean iron tip to the joint and when it has reached temperature apply the solder directly to the joint, it...
Replies: 16
Views: 908

Last post by Peter.N.
06 Sep 2018, 09:34
Maintenance on your Lease Vehicle

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 23 Aug 2018, 16:48
Last post by moizeau » 28 Aug 2018, 20:24
Replies: 22
by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 23 Aug 2018, 16:48
1

2
First post

....I noticed the TV ad' for a leased Range Rover for £355 pcm.

That's odd, I thought, at the rate these things depreciate, that can't begin to cover the depreciation.

....so I went onto the website as if interested in having one, and was amazed to find in the second page, having selected my Range Rover Evoque to 'Customize Lease'

Would you...

Last post

Lease cars? If you work for the company that makes the car? Then it it was a good experience. When I worked for Toyota in the 90's (Derby) my Dad had a lease car. The calculation was..Car new=x Car after 2 years=y...x-y divided by 24 equals the the monthly pay. But that's not what you see? Merc ( or whoever) 5000 upfront then 299 a month after 3...
Replies: 22
Views: 833

Last post by moizeau
28 Aug 2018, 20:24
Identify this vehicle please!

by Southerner » 08 Aug 2018, 15:10
Last post by Xantianut » 21 Aug 2018, 16:52
Replies: 22
by Southerner » 08 Aug 2018, 15:10
1

2
First post

Hi all, I'm a new member so be gentle with me! :-D
Could anyone identify the vehicle seen in France from the attached photo?
It's beaten me. :?
Regards to all
Doug
Citroen Dyane owner 800x600_f291d1bfd02fbc48a01b323f2a3ca52e (2).JPG

Last post

The last one is a Peel P50. Built on the Isle of Man, it may be the smallest car ever built.....
Replies: 22
Views: 1569

Last post by Xantianut
21 Aug 2018, 16:52
Car Insurance for New Young Drivers.

by JohnD » 09 Aug 2018, 11:23
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 21 Aug 2018, 16:16
Replies: 16
by JohnD » 09 Aug 2018, 11:23
1

2
First post

I’m hoping to tap into the collective knowledge of the best - (maybe I mean cheapest) - way of getting a young person onto the car insurance ladder.

Last October, on his 17th birthday, my grandson took out a provisional licence. Shortly afterwards, I went off to Spain for the winter, leaving Sam to have some driving lessons with a local driving...

Last post

May I suggest that (if he passed his test within the last year) he seriously consider taking the 'Pass Plus' driving scheme (this can only be taken within a year of pass ing the driving test). When I did it (over fifteen years ago) it cost me £20 per module (there are six modules), but when I received my certificate my insurers at the time treated...
Replies: 16
Views: 601

Last post by Hell Razor5543
21 Aug 2018, 16:16
The Dog's B*******

by white exec » 21 Aug 2018, 11:27
Replies: 0
by white exec » 21 Aug 2018, 11:27

The Dog's Balls.jpg
To keep our golden retriever happy, we received a pack of these from Amazon this morning.
Whoever wrote the Instructions must have had a sense of humour...

:dunno:
You can have hours of fun playing with your pet and their dog's balls.
:dunno:
Do not leave the dog's balls unattended...
:dunno:
If your dog's balls become...

Replies: 0
Views: 141

Last post by white exec
21 Aug 2018, 11:27
Diesel Emissions Scandal (VW) Diesel v Petrol

by GiveMeABreak » 27 Sep 2015, 13:29
Last post by Paul-R » 16 Aug 2018, 14:21
Replies: 21
by GiveMeABreak » 27 Sep 2015, 13:29
1

2
First post

Could the recent VW Diesel Emissions scandal re-ignite the Petrol v Diesel debate - what do you think?

1) As a Diesel owner, would you be more likely to consider reverting back to a petrol?
2) Does the extra MPG / KMH you may get justify many of the maintenance costs of the DPF system and all the related issues and problems of those components?...

Last post

My thoughts as well. NiCads are more difficult to obtain nowadays having been superseded by NiMH but it's still possible.
Replies: 21
Views: 2532

Last post by Paul-R
16 Aug 2018, 14:21
Citroen at the Lakes!

by XTreme » 12 Aug 2018, 15:57
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 12 Aug 2018, 22:31
Replies: 3
by XTreme » 12 Aug 2018, 15:57

First post

Chatting with a couple of the guys in Intros I was telling them about where I've lived for the past 13 years.

It's a very small town called Huescar in the province of Granada in Southern Spain.

And this is what the area around me looks like! These were taken this afternoon......temps of about 36C

120818a.jpg

120818b.jpg

120818c.jpg...

Last post

It's a very small town called Huescar in the province of Granada in Southern Spain.

Nice pics the turquoise lakes remind me of a region of provence in France near St Andre les Alpes, Gorge Du Verdon, very inviting!

Gorges du Verdon Gateway , by Joseph Plotz, from Wikimedia Commons

Tribute to the region of Granada....just posted the...

Replies: 3
Views: 227

Last post by NewcastleFalcon
12 Aug 2018, 22:31
NPR + Parking meters

by Sloppysod » 13 Jul 2018, 23:11
Last post by dnsey » 06 Aug 2018, 20:09
Replies: 12
by Sloppysod » 13 Jul 2018, 23:11

First post

It is becoming more common now days to enter you registration number into a Car park ticket machine before it spits out a ticket to stop you giving it to someone else, but does this information also get passed to the authorities as evidence that you vehicle is on the road, so they can check MOT, insurance & tax records? #-o

Last post

They seem to have updated them now, but I had issues with the meters in Oxford a couple of years back (would have been late 13/early 14) where they demanded you input your reg.

...sadly their genius software would only accept registration numbers in the ab12abc type format! If you had a pre 2001 car, a private plate or Irish format plate you were...

Replies: 12
Views: 678

Last post by dnsey
06 Aug 2018, 20:09
CO2 Nonsense

by GiveMeABreak » 01 Jul 2018, 18:42
Last post by van ordinaire » 05 Aug 2018, 22:19
Replies: 39
by GiveMeABreak » 01 Jul 2018, 18:42
1

2

3
First post

So what's with all this CO2 malarky then?

Can't believe the country is being held to ransom by CO2 factories all deciding they are going to undertake maintenance at the same time! Well done the management on that score :roll: :roll: :roll:

So out shopping yesterday and no fizzy water, no lemonade, no flipping meat (and who would of thought they...

Last post

Saw crumpets in Lidl's recently - so I suppose that particular panic about nothing is over.

Have to say though, it was a classic example of the meeja being on another planet!
Replies: 39
Views: 1288

Last post by van ordinaire
05 Aug 2018, 22:19
How modern cars would have looked if designed in the 60s / 70s!

by Timmo » 27 Jul 2018, 10:34
Last post by van ordinaire » 05 Aug 2018, 22:06
Replies: 4
by Timmo » 27 Jul 2018, 10:34

First post

A friend in the trade posted this, thought you guys may appreciate them!

I think they are Ace! Especially the cactus and 1007!

Last post

Always liked the idea if those Volvos having a highlevel brake light - even though the brake lights were at the same height!

Replies: 4
Views: 265

Last post by van ordinaire
05 Aug 2018, 22:06
Vintage Mobile Cinema visits.....

by NewcastleFalcon » 25 Jul 2018, 13:15
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 28 Jul 2018, 19:19
Replies: 2
by NewcastleFalcon » 25 Jul 2018, 13:15

First post

Northumberland (Belford Festival this weekend coming), Edinburgh, and Great Yarmouth!

Yes and for all of the bus aficionardos, there used to be 7 of them, now just one

The Bedford SB chassis was fitted with coachwork by Coventry Steel Caravans (CSC), utilising cabs supplied by Plaxtons (hence their similarity to Plaxton-bodied coaches...

Last post

Yes I am claiming a 50 pointer from big chief I-Spy, for an unusual spot. Only one of these in the entire known universe...

DSC00407.JPG

Regards Neil

Replies: 2
Views: 214

Last post by NewcastleFalcon
28 Jul 2018, 19:19
How to send SMS messages to mobiles from PC ?

by white exec » 24 Jul 2018, 10:44
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 25 Jul 2018, 20:31
Replies: 8
by white exec » 24 Jul 2018, 10:44

First post

Skype (now MS) have seemingly removed the facility to send SMS text messages to Contact List mobiles, despite one of their on-line pages saying this is possible (probably an old page). They've also managed to delete our Contacts and our Credit as part of the 'upgrade' from vn.7 to current vn.8. So not a happy bunny.

Does anyone know an...

Last post

That's ok if you do Facebook - I don't and won't (although I appreciate WhatsApp is owned by them now). I have all the privacy options locked down, but if it ever gets too demanding I will dump it. :-D I'm quite happy using Apple's messaging, but only switched to Whatsapp for friends on Android as it works on both.

Replies: 8
Views: 386

Last post by GiveMeABreak
25 Jul 2018, 20:31
It might come in useful one day......

by bobins » 25 Jul 2018, 18:33
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 25 Jul 2018, 19:00
Replies: 1
by bobins » 25 Jul 2018, 18:33

First post

Much to Mrs Bobins' annoyance, I've been known to hoard a few things that 'might come in useful one day' :-D I bow to the chap who put this little winch together - that must have come about due to world class hoarding :rofl2: I could learn a lot from him :wink:
2 washing machine motors, a Fiat 500 gearbox and a Ford Anglia gearbox, and a Vespa...

Last post

Quite a contraption.

This has been a day when my T45 Torx bit would have come in useful. It’s definitely hoarded somewhere but not next to any of its mates :-D

Regards Neil

Replies: 1
Views: 146

Last post by NewcastleFalcon
25 Jul 2018, 19:00
Google Maps, in black-and-white

by white exec » 18 Jul 2018, 09:13
Last post by white exec » 18 Jul 2018, 10:41
Replies: 5
by white exec » 18 Jul 2018, 09:13

First post

Sometimes I need to print out a Google Map (street plan), instead of using satnav.
Although clear enough on pc screen, Google Maps printed out in colour has always been disappointing - pale tints disappear, and fine detail (eg street names) really not clear - despite being sent to very high quality printers.

Yesterday, hit the same issue . . ....

Last post

Thanks for the explanation.
I was just surprised how good the image was in b+w.
Sequence was as follows:
- zoom to section of Google map needed
- hit Print
Quality in colour awful; top-notch in b+w.
No other actions (such as PrntScrn, Snip, or export) needed, so quick and easy.

Replies: 5
Views: 248

Last post by white exec
18 Jul 2018, 10:41
What a day!

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Jul 2018, 22:33
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 13 Jul 2018, 09:22
Replies: 3
by Gibbo2286 » 12 Jul 2018, 22:33

First post

My old friend who I take shopping at Lidl weekly rang and asked if I could take her this afternoon, walking down the High Street she fell on her face on the concrete, an hour and a half for the ambulance to arrive then they took her to Gloucester hospital where we waited for three hours, they X-rayed her arm, said her elbow was fractured and they...

Last post

As I sat there waiting and watching the way things were done I thought ' this place could do with a Henry Ford ' :)

They X-rayed her face because they thought she might have broken the bone above the eye but that was ok, the elbow they said was 'complicated' and needed a scan which they couldn't do until this morning.

Your mention of Bath RU...

Replies: 3
Views: 205

Last post by Gibbo2286
13 Jul 2018, 09:22
This is really off topic.

by Gibbo2286 » 02 Jul 2018, 11:43
Last post by Peter.N. » 11 Jul 2018, 11:43
Replies: 14
by Gibbo2286 » 02 Jul 2018, 11:43

First post

My old friend has a problem and neither she or I know what to do next.

Back in the winter she was expecting a winter fuel payment £300 (She's 81) Mine went into my bank account directly and she kept looking at her bank account to see if hers had arrived, it didn't, she enquired at the post office where she draws her pension and they told her it...

Last post

I'm of the same age group but being in business has hardened my views and I couldn't really afford to lose that money.

Peter

Replies: 14
Views: 482

Last post by Peter.N.
11 Jul 2018, 11:43
PSA/Renault News..

by NewcastleFalcon » 22 Jun 2018, 06:33
Last post by van ordinaire » 10 Jul 2018, 07:24
Replies: 16
by NewcastleFalcon » 22 Jun 2018, 06:33
1

2
First post

Someone from PSA was on wake up to money this morning, so I thought I would see what they were up to from their news page.

Well in the race for the future of personal transportation they have achieved a remarkable accolade.

They have been awarded the International Engine of the Year 2018 and proudly boast how much they have spent on R&D to...

Last post

The bit about mid-hybrids reminded me of the bit I read in a trade rag about not missing out on the wonderful cash cow that was alternator & starter replacements on cars with stop-start technology.

Do we really believe the oil companies will allow thmselves to be legislated out of existance? It may only be an urban myth but I grew up Detroit...
Replies: 16
Views: 976

Last post by van ordinaire
10 Jul 2018, 07:24
Facebook, What's going on?

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jul 2018, 12:35
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 08 Jul 2018, 09:34
Replies: 11
by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jul 2018, 12:35

First post

I've been logging into Facebook almost daily for a very long time using an automatic log in programme, RoboForm.

Yesterday no joy, Facebook doesn't recognise my email, username or password no matter how I try to log in.

Just got this in an email,

Upload a photo of yourself
To get back on Facebook, upload a photo that clearly shows your face....

Last post

I found this short video last night and thought it interesting - A Panorama 30 min documentary, about the dark side of smartphones - but focussing on social media - and interestingly a lot on Facebook and the 'unscripted' key admission from a Facebook founder last year:

Getting us hooked has been the Company's key intention from the start

It...

Replies: 11
Views: 496

Last post by GiveMeABreak
08 Jul 2018, 09:34
Heatwave and Gritters

by MikeT » 25 Jun 2018, 17:01
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 06 Jul 2018, 19:25
Replies: 44
by MikeT » 25 Jun 2018, 17:01
1

2

3
First post

Reading a warning from the MET about the upcoming heatwave. It goes on to state tarmac softens at 27c, and may need a sunblock so there are plans to send the gritters out to spread sand.

Also, the rail network warns of tracks possibly buckling too.

Stay safe this week, and carry lots of water if practical.

Last post

I think that today got a bit hotter than the tarmac manufacturers had allowed for. Oh, to be a fly on the wall when the driver called his depot!
Replies: 44
Views: 1524

Last post by Hell Razor5543
06 Jul 2018, 19:25
Stick, Weld, or Replace?

by NewcastleFalcon » 19 Jun 2018, 20:27
Last post by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 02 Jul 2018, 23:16
Replies: 9
by NewcastleFalcon » 19 Jun 2018, 20:27

First post

Here is the offending article (off a Vauxhall Corsa). and it is not magnetic

The proper answer is replace-obviously not from our main dealer friends, but surprisingly the internet is not full of the exact part number (90 570 200). I am sure local scrappies will have plenty of apppropriate vehicles in, although a PITA to remove from an engine...

Last post

talking of scrappies by the way, I notice that Jones over by Caen Hill Locks, Devizes way, list a C15 in their stock.

Replies: 9
Views: 549

Last post by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur
02 Jul 2018, 23:16
Phone scammer.

by Gibbo2286 » 03 May 2018, 09:06
Last post by van ordinaire » 28 Jun 2018, 22:10
Replies: 29
by Gibbo2286 » 03 May 2018, 09:06
1

2
First post

Just had a phone call, a recorded message, woman with an American accent saying This is BT technical services, your broadband line will be terminated today at ?pm, to retain your service press 1........etc.

As I'm not with BT for any service clearly some sort of scam, 1471 gives the caller's number as 01724536875.

Last post

Sounds like €800 well spent to me (assuming of course they can prove who blew the whistle which, of course, they can't) - & as for BT, who cares?
Replies: 29
Views: 1127

Last post by van ordinaire
28 Jun 2018, 22:10
Warning - geek alert. The oscilloscope clock

by bobins » 23 Jun 2018, 15:49
Last post by dnsey » 27 Jun 2018, 12:09
Replies: 11
by bobins » 23 Jun 2018, 15:49

First post

Absolutely nothing to do with French cars, but.......
I'm sure there are one or two people on here that'll be interested in this :lol:

I've absolutely no connection with the project, but it does look rather nice :-D

Last post

I Don't know much about analogue CRT electronics, but is there ant reason you couldn't use a large CRT from a scrap TV, or do they have to be these specialized small CRT units?

There's a difference in the way in which the beam is deflected - the 'scope' CRTs are electrostatic, the TV ones electromagnetic.
It could in principle be done, but it...

Replies: 11
Views: 773

Last post by dnsey
27 Jun 2018, 12:09
Another auction.

by Gibbo2286 » 26 Jun 2018, 18:11
Last post by bobins » 26 Jun 2018, 19:57
Replies: 1
by Gibbo2286 » 26 Jun 2018, 18:11

First post

Look at all those racks. :shock:

Last post

They appear to be selling off the contents of the workshop of JayGee : Quality hydraulic power steering rack, pump, and box reconditoners and suppliers .
Anyone ever used them (JayGee)?

Replies: 1
Views: 158

Last post by bobins
26 Jun 2018, 19:57
Replacement Feet

by Hell Razor5543 » 20 Jun 2016, 09:34
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 24 Jun 2018, 21:24
Replies: 20
by Hell Razor5543 » 20 Jun 2016, 09:34
1

2
First post

As per the title, does anybody either have or know where I can get a pair of replacement feet, as my current pair are knackered? I was looking after the EPoS equipment at Royal Ascot this week (from 11th June to 18th/19th June), and on Saturday I was there from 08:00 to 02:00 Sunday morning. Anyway, here are some pictures from Royal Ascot this...

Last post

You may have noticed that I have been a bit quiet recently. This is because I have (for the twelfth year) been looking after the EPoS equipment at Royal Ascot. I didn't take many photographs, as I was slightly busy, but I did get a few.

The EPoS Support Team, from left to right, are as follows;
Mark, Sam, Tom, Connor, Greg (otherwise known as...
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Last post by Hell Razor5543
24 Jun 2018, 21:24
How safe are your roads ?

by bobins » 23 Jun 2018, 20:22
Last post by bobins » 24 Jun 2018, 11:21
Replies: 6
by bobins » 23 Jun 2018, 20:22

First post

In a recent email newsletter to me from Direct Line insurance, they had a feature on the safety of all the main roads in the UK. You can find out just how bad the roads are around you from this (little bit clunky) website:

It turns out that I'm surrounded by bad roads. Of the four roads that lead from here, only one of them is rated 'Medium...

Last post

Ah, I see ! I was going on the background colour - the higher numbers seemed to have a red background colour, lower numbers a neutral colour.
I think you're right about the statistical relevance - it'd only take a particularly nasty single incident involving several fatalities to skew the results and make a whole county look bad. Similarly, if...

Replies: 6
Views: 297

Last post by bobins
24 Jun 2018, 11:21
Favourite place to be, come Summer

by white exec » 22 Jun 2018, 11:07
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 22 Jun 2018, 15:08
Replies: 1
by white exec » 22 Jun 2018, 11:07

First post

Lochside XM.jpg
from last year's NC500 jaunt with Davie
Click to enlarge

Last post

Lochside XM.jpg
from last year's NC500 jaunt with Davie
Click to enlarge

Lovely, You've had your digital paints out Chris, but you've not quite captured the drizzle :-D

Regards Neil

Replies: 1
Views: 221

Last post by NewcastleFalcon
22 Jun 2018, 15:08
Big error on my new Tomtom

by JohnD » 20 Jun 2018, 10:21
Last post by Peter.N. » 21 Jun 2018, 09:20
Replies: 7
by JohnD » 20 Jun 2018, 10:21

First post

Although I have Myway satnav in my C5, I prefer using my old Tomtom. Recently, because the maps can no longer be updated, I changed it for a new Go620. Yesterday I had it programmed to take me south down the A3 to the M25 then along to the M3. A mile before the M25, Tomtom began warning me to keep to the left lane for the slip road. Then as I...

Last post

Ah well its a bridle path anyway so we get our fair share of passers by but there is a stables at the bottom of the track and we know them. I think it has been removed on some sat navs now. We do get walkers up here but we don't mind unless they pick all our blackberries!

Peter

Replies: 7
Views: 404

Last post by Peter.N.
21 Jun 2018, 09:20
Not French, Corsa gearbox oil leak?

by EDC5 » 19 Jun 2018, 20:49
Last post by EDC5 » 19 Jun 2018, 21:53
Replies: 2
by EDC5 » 19 Jun 2018, 20:49

First post

Not a French car but my Mum's Corsa seems to have a 'damp' gearbox:

It's a 2009 'D' Corsa 1.2i

Not easy to see but the entire of the gearbox seems to covered in a misting of oil. It's not been dripping or anything but has a later of dust on top of the oil.

Gear selector turret:

Any suggestions? I'm not sure how a leak could coat the...

Last post

Thanks for that, I'll check that sensor out. I'll have to do some reading on these engines as I know very little about them :o

Just amazed at how small the actual gearbox is, truly a miniature engine and gearbox, looks lost in the body of the Corsa D.

Replies: 2
Views: 1167

Last post by EDC5
19 Jun 2018, 21:53
Car for percussionist - any ideas?

by Richard_C » 16 Jun 2018, 19:06
Last post by Michel » 16 Jun 2018, 22:33
Replies: 2
by Richard_C » 16 Jun 2018, 19:06

First post

Any good ideas for a second hand petrol powered big box on wheels that's affordable to buy and cheap to run?

My son graduates soon, classical percussion and timpani. Early careers are built on ad hoc performance work and some teaching. You need to be able to get around, and get around with instruments. Percussion goes from tiny to huge. Triangles...

Last post

C4 Grand Picasso 1.8 Petrol VTR or VTR plus. He should get a decent 2008-2010 one for less than two grand. To be honest, a Berlingo Multispace Forte (no modutop taking up roof space) will be better than a Grand Picasso. Having owned both, though the capacity of the GP is bigger, the height inside the Berlingo makes it much more practical. For...

Replies: 2
Views: 223

Last post by Michel
16 Jun 2018, 22:33
Why are things so dear!!

by Sloppysod » 06 Jun 2018, 19:57
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 16 Jun 2018, 13:54
Replies: 16
by Sloppysod » 06 Jun 2018, 19:57
1

2
First post

I see this the other day and thought yes that is why Citroen want £1500+ for a steering rack!!.
The Accenture Software understands that you need it to drive your car so you will pay the price they ask, so with that knowledge they put the price up!!
.

Now we know!! [-X

Last post

I've copied the relevant posts of this topic to the Telematics NG4 sub-forum and changed the title as I've now fired off another email to HERE maps now that I have had this latest response from Citroen, so anyone else with this system can follow:

It was probably better to put this in its own thread in case I get any more response :-D
Replies: 16
Views: 1053

Last post by GiveMeABreak
16 Jun 2018, 13:54
Daughters dissertation survey. Male help required please

by c.morewood » 21 Jan 2018, 09:52
Last post by myglaren » 15 Jun 2018, 16:22
Replies: 48
by c.morewood » 21 Jan 2018, 09:52
1

2

3

4
First post

With the permission of the moderators Thank you.

My daughter Robyn is in her last year of a Applied Social Sciences degree at Aberdeen Robert Gordon’s university Aberdeen.

She is currently involved in a dissertation about the psychological wellbeing of males in relation to age and body image. She has chosen this subject as it has not been...

Last post

Hi Robyn,

thanks for your post, it is most welcome to hear from you personally and to have an update and explanation to your educational progress.
You have done exceedingly well especially with regard to the difficulties you have had to overcome. I am really pleased that it has turned out so well and best wishes for whatever you choose to...
Replies: 48
Views: 2847

Last post by myglaren
15 Jun 2018, 16:22
PayPal Misery Rant

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Jun 2018, 12:33
Last post by wurlycorner » 14 Jun 2018, 11:36
Replies: 17
by GiveMeABreak » 13 Jun 2018, 12:33
1

2
First post

I was going to have a rant on my 'X7 Steering Rack Again' thread about this as it concerns the rack transaction, but thought I'd stick it here as a general rant after the fiasco that is still going on. The original rack payment included a £150 refund on return of my old rack.
So:
Steering rack bought from eBay via seller, whom I have no...

Last post

It's exactly that they benefit (interest) from holding onto the transactions.
Bank have all sped up their processing to be (largely) instant for domestic customers. Meanwhile paypal have slowed theirs down.
Replies: 17
Views: 920

Last post by wurlycorner
14 Jun 2018, 11:36
For the steam train lovers.

by Gibbo2286 » 13 Jun 2018, 16:04
Replies: 0
by Gibbo2286 » 13 Jun 2018, 16:04

This weekend.

Replies: 0
Views: 145

Last post by Gibbo2286
13 Jun 2018, 16:04
An auction

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Jun 2018, 15:50
Last post by Peter.N. » 13 Jun 2018, 10:34
Replies: 1
by Gibbo2286 » 12 Jun 2018, 15:50

First post

with something for everyone. :) one I've attended and bought from many times.

A warning though everything is 'Sold as seen'.

Last post

There's certainly some interesting stuff there, some Of which I have bought recently off ebay! A few of the early lots might interest Jim, although probably not to his standard.

Peter

Replies: 1
Views: 177

Last post by Peter.N.
13 Jun 2018, 10:34
E27 LED lamp

by white exec » 09 Jun 2018, 14:34
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 10 Jun 2018, 10:03
Replies: 7
by white exec » 09 Jun 2018, 14:34

First post

Disappointing to discover the claimed ultra-long life of mains LED lamps is, apparently, often not what is advertised.
Had a series fail here, brand as per photos, with a rating on the package of 40,000h. That's a cool 22 years, at 5h per day. Really? No, they managed a couple of years, then pop...pop...pop and died.

Took one apart, just to see...

Last post

The word came into my head straight away, when I was in my last year at school I spent the whole year as assistant (bottlewasher) to the science master in the lab, he had badgered the school into funding an epidiascope for the lab. :)

Replies: 7
Views: 365

Last post by Gibbo2286
10 Jun 2018, 10:03
Kubrick's 2001

by white exec » 20 May 2018, 07:31
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 04 Jun 2018, 17:53
Replies: 28
by white exec » 20 May 2018, 07:31
1

2
First post

I suddenly felt very old this morning, when I found out that 2001, A Space Odessy is to be re-released in cinemas, to mark its - wait for it - 50th year since release! #-o

Last post

I think I had a dabble with those books in my very early years - and with those Foundation books by Isaac Asimov IIRC - but I never got into them enough to complete them.
Replies: 28
Views: 2549

Last post by GiveMeABreak
04 Jun 2018, 17:53
Xantia Colours-Pick one out....

by NewcastleFalcon » 23 May 2018, 19:48
Last post by Peter.N. » 04 Jun 2018, 10:16
Replies: 6
by NewcastleFalcon » 23 May 2018, 19:48

First post

Simple thread, not hard to join in...

Have a look at this gallery and pick out your favourite colour

and yes there are Brown Xantias!

Regards Neil

Yes scroll down past the blurb and the pics start with the Greys

Last post

Metallic red - definitely

Peter.

Replies: 6
Views: 456

Last post by Peter.N.
04 Jun 2018, 10:16
Phoney BT calls

by Gibbo2286 » 01 Jun 2018, 12:26
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 02 Jun 2018, 12:57
Replies: 5
by Gibbo2286 » 01 Jun 2018, 12:26

First post

I've just had one of these telling me that my Broadband has a problem, I let him take me through the usual patter to go to event viewer, then he asked what I saw on the screen, I told him that it was telling me that he wasn't calling from BT, he insisted that he was, I told him it was now telling me he was a telephone scammer and rang off. :(

I...

Last post

Of course the other thing you need to do is never give your home number out on any contracts or forms- always use a mobile.

Replies: 5
Views: 295

Last post by GiveMeABreak
02 Jun 2018, 12:57

New Topic

4852 topics

Page 18 of 98
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
16
17
18
19
20
…
98
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum