skb 557 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi im looking for a honest mechanic to look over my new pride and joy it seems ok but u never know theres was a little water in with the oil cap but the dipstick is clean asin only oil,, it runs alright for its age but without revs or choke the engine cuts out and it smokes a bit but its been stud still for nearly 4months??? daisy [my landy] is a series 3 petrol 2.2ltr beast with 110 wheels on........... also does anyone know how to tell if its got free wheeling hubs on, as when the hand brake is on it can rool back n forth by about half a foot? thanx for readin and please PM me with any help :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Cornholio Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 A sharp intake of breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Not sure that it's good grammar to use honest and mechanic in the same sentence, much like viking and intelligence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb 557 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Not sure that it's good grammar to use honest and mechanic in the same sentence, much like viking and intelligence. NICE..................... i know what you mean buddy but at least theirs a fighting chance with the mechanic, sort'of a rat vs wolf chance :blush: Edited March 19, 2008 by skb 557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Not sure that it's good grammar to use honest and mechanic in the same sentence, much like viking and intelligence. NICE..................... i know what you mean buddy but at least theirs a fighting chance with the mechanic, sort'of a rat vs wolf chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Not sure that it's good grammar to use honest and mechanic in the same sentence, much like viking and intelligence. Oxymoron, for example, clean Frenchman, funny German, honest Nigerian, I could go on but UN peacekeepers will be dispatched... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Not sure that it's good grammar to use honest and mechanic in the same sentence, much like viking and intelligence. Oxymoron, for example, clean Frenchman, funny German, honest Nigerian, I could go on but UN peacekeepers will be dispatched... I resent your insinuation that Nigerians are dishonest, only this week I sent a bank draft for £80,000 to a gentleman in Lagos, he is going to return it next week with a bonus of £250,000. I really think that you should consider the implications before making such wild accusations and casting such slurs on an honest and hardworking nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 im a good honest mechanic (honest) no really i am what seems to be the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 LB is your man, PM him the details and use his wealth of knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Cornholio Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 im a good honest mechanic (honest) no really i am what seems to be the problem If you are an honest Mechanic, Then answer me this one question! On a service. do you charge £4 for filling up the screen wash even when it's 2 squirts short of full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 jeff i personally i dont i wouldnt charge you for screen wash but the garage i work for will happilly charge you that plus a 5 pound enviromental charge to get rid of your old oil bearing in mind you already paid 5 pound a litre for your new oil if i knew as much about shooting as i did cars you would be asking me how much lead to give (lol) only joking guys but i really am a good technician as there known in the new world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 >>>theres was a little water in with the oil cap but the dipstick is clean as in only oil,<<< it been standing through the cold damp winter months, use it for local journeys and see how it fairs >>>it runs alright for its age but without revs or choke the engine cuts out and it smokes a bit but its been stud still for nearly 4months???<<< same as above to start, all so think about a service with some adjustments >>>also does anyone know how to tell if its got free wheeling hubs on,<<< free wheeling hubs are fitted to the front and will have a center which will rotate, rotating locks in one direction, unlocking in the other, have a look-see >>>as when the hand brake is on it can roll back n forth by about half a foot?<<< perfectly normal, the travel is play in the diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 >>>theres was a little water in with the oil cap but the dipstick is clean as in only oil,<<< it been standing through the cold damp winter months, use it for local journeys and see how it fairs >>>it runs alright for its age but without revs or choke the engine cuts out and it smokes a bit but its been stud still for nearly 4months???<<< same as above to start, all so think about a service with some adjustments >>>also does anyone know how to tell if its got free wheeling hubs on,<<< free wheeling hubs are fitted to the front and will have a center which will rotate, rotating locks in one direction, unlocking in the other, have a look-see >>>as when the hand brake is on it can roll back n forth by about half a foot?<<< perfectly normal, the travel is play in the diff correct on the handbrake as the landys have i centre prop shaft brake funnilly on the prop shaft not the rear brake shoes hence why it rocks your just playing with the slack in the diff (crown wheel and pinion) and all that jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb 557 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Right thanks guys i feel more confident about this now i really apprieceate your help ive been out at club for a few hours kickin out some jams with a 44magnum [not mine the clubs] and its well sweet,,,, but back to my baby im hopein its condensation in the oil cap and not the head gasket as i not know my head from bumhole when it comes to engine's.... BSA shaun who's LB??? beerdeor were's aylesbury it sounds like its near avesbury or scottland or some were like that,,, im sorry if its miles away and your lot is at war with the scotts or all the tree huggers from avesbury and i know they hug trees down there as ive got drunk and joined em but keep it to yourself's once again thank's again gentelmen and ladys :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) Lurcherboy :wacko: Edited March 20, 2008 by BSA Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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