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Old 10-06-2005, 01:28 PM
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Default Why? Why? Why is that $%^)%) thing always breaking down?????

Why is it when you need a car (or need to move it so you can get to yours), it doesn't work?????

Frog's car is parked behind mine and it won't start!! Not the battery... lights and everything working fine. Looks more like starter motor has finally packed up!! ARGRHRRGRGRH

And of course the man is 3000 miles away.... drinking wine in the south of France.....

Is that a Ford part joby, or anyone else doing them?
Old 10-06-2005, 01:34 PM
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starter motor place in slough trading estate called Quickstart - around 60 quid new i think.

Nat have you tried pushing his car
Old 10-06-2005, 01:37 PM
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And of course the man is 3000 miles away.... drinking wine in the south of France.....
That's typical law of sod girlie. Can't you just 'nudge' his out the way with yours?
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you kidding right? about pushing I mean!!

Will try the place for the motor though!
Old 10-06-2005, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Cola
And of course the man is 3000 miles away.... drinking wine in the south of France.....
That's typical law of sod girlie. Can't you just 'nudge' his out the way with yours?
mmmm... no I wouldnt dare. The drive is very narrow..... and I wouldn't want his car ending up on its side on the neighbours drive... which is slightly lower than ours!!

The good thing is, I am joining him tomorrow morning!!
Old 10-06-2005, 01:45 PM
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try and hitting the starter motor. this could make it work
Old 10-06-2005, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BAZZA BOY2
try and hitting the starter motor. this could make it work
I would if I knew what it looks like!!!

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Old 10-06-2005, 01:49 PM
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wot car is it if an rs turbo just get undeneath you cant miss it a good wack will sort it probably just sticking
Old 10-06-2005, 01:50 PM
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Broom handle works wonders.

That said though the drive seems to be on a slope. Does it bump at all? That'll tell whether it's the motor or not.
Old 10-06-2005, 02:28 PM
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Not got breakdown cover? If you have and you aint got home start push the fooker out on the road and call them
Old 10-06-2005, 03:06 PM
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sufsRS, its a saph 4X4....

Cola, worried about you girl.... what do you do with a broom handle??
No it doesn't bump or nothing. Lights come one, pump and things switch on... and you keep turning the key and nada.... nothing happens...

adamS2RST, I do and have. But I needed the car there and then... and not like 3 hours later so didn't bother. And to tell me its the starter motor anyway....
Old 10-06-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsFrog
sufsRS, its a saph 4X4....
It's on the ilet side of the engine, can be seen when you pop the hood and look just down from where oil dipstick is. Cilindrical thing. Try knocking into it with something, sometimes helps.
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on a saph its right at the bottom. it should be on the left handside of the engine. thats if your under the car looking up lol

but as your a women doubt your be under there lol
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Originally Posted by Azrael
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sufsRS, its a saph 4X4....
It's on the ilet side of the engine, can be seen when you pop the hood and look just down from where oil dipstick is. Cilindrical thing. Try knocking into it with something, sometimes helps.
Will try in a minute... although its not much use now. Thanks for your help!
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Originally Posted by BAZZA BOY2
on a saph its right at the bottom. it should be on the left handside of the engine. thats if your under the car looking up lol

but as your a women doubt your be under there lol
nope.... don't do engines from under....
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Originally Posted by MrsFrog
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sufsRS, its a saph 4X4....
It's on the ilet side of the engine, can be seen when you pop the hood and look just down from where oil dipstick is. Cilindrical thing. Try knocking into it with something, sometimes helps.
Will try in a minute... although its not much use now. Thanks for your help!

Ehmm there is one BUT. But don't try knocking into oil filter which is close. Starter motor is more further down. On the side of the gearbox.


Sorry maybe it's something you would know but I prefer to tell you.
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ok going to try find the thingy now... check back in 10 minutes!! If no answer, please call frog!!
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I got it started again!!! Thanks Azrael!!

Not too sure why all the builders across the road stopped working when I came out in my uniform with gloves on and a broom.... and then proceeded to open the bonnet and bang on something in there with the said broom!!
Old 10-06-2005, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsFrog

I got it started again!!! Thanks Azrael!!
I happy for you


Not too sure why all the builders across the road stopped working when I came out in my uniform with gloves on and a broom.... and then proceeded to open the bonnet and bang on something in there with the said broom!!
What kind of uniform is it?

Anyway I dont understand them, it's perfectly normal, pre-driving procedure.
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i would have stoipped working if you came out in a uniform and gloves



good on ya for getting the car started
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Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog

I got it started again!!! Thanks Azrael!!
I happy for you



Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Not too sure why all the builders across the road stopped working when I came out in my uniform with gloves on and a broom.... and then proceeded to open the bonnet and bang on something in there with the said broom!!
What kind of uniform is it?

Anyway I dont understand them, it's perfectly normal, pre-driving procedure.
Beauty: white trouser, black tunic, hair up, makeup.... and latex gloves....
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So the brrom did it again huh? Glad for you. Enjoy France.






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Originally Posted by R4N S S
i would have stoipped working if you came out in a uniform and gloves
Easy tiger!! I am not a nurse!!
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Originally Posted by Cola
So the brrom did it again huh? Glad for you. Enjoy France.






COW
Love you too hun!! (red or white? - We are actually staying in a mansion on a vineyard.... will see what I can do )
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Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Beauty: white trouser, black tunic, hair up, makeup.... and latex gloves....

Oh geez I would probably drop dead on spot
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Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Beauty: white trouser, black tunic, hair up, makeup.... and latex gloves....

Oh geez I would probably drop dead on spot
Na..... nothing to drop dead about!!
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Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Beauty: white trouser, black tunic, hair up, makeup.... and latex gloves....
Oh geez I would probably drop dead on spot
Na..... nothing to drop dead about!!

Any pics?


Anyway what kind of uniform is that? You work in some restaurant, or where?
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Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
Beauty: white trouser, black tunic, hair up, makeup.... and latex gloves....
Oh geez I would probably drop dead on spot
Na..... nothing to drop dead about!!

Any pics?


Anyway what kind of uniform is that? You work in some restaurant, or where?
No, no pics allowed I'm afraid...

I work in beauty!! You know the stuff women do to other women to make them look pretty and feel good...
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Originally Posted by MrsFrog
No, no pics allowed I'm afraid...



I work in beauty!! You know the stuff women do to other women to make them look pretty and feel good...
It must have looked really cool
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Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by MrsFrog
No, no pics allowed I'm afraid...



I work in beauty!! You know the stuff women do to other women to make them look pretty and feel good...
It must have looked really cool
don't know about cool... strange probably....
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Glad you've sorted it out anyway.
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