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Title: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 01 April 2010, 18:33:24
Is there a mobile mechanic/car expert available to look over a car for me???

Sorry for the short notice but the person who was looking over the car that I'm due to get on Sunday has let me down and cannot look for me

the car is located in Middlesbrough, Cleveland...

If you are then please pm me with costs etc.....

Once again apologies.....
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: tunnie on 01 April 2010, 18:42:48
PM Darth-Loo-Knee or JamesV6CDX  :y
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2010, 18:48:52
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PM Darth-Loo-Knee or JamesV6CDX  :y
loo-knee is away, and jv6cdx is a long way from tyneside ;)
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: MickAP on 01 April 2010, 18:51:02
Darth's on his jollies, James is stripping  ::) .....his Pug apart :y.

Mick :y
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: tunnie on 01 April 2010, 19:02:52
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PM Darth-Loo-Knee or JamesV6CDX  :y
loo-knee is away, and jv6cdx is a long way from tyneside ;)

D'oh & D'oh!
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Post by: coastie123 on 01 April 2010, 19:37:19
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I did get a 2002 2.2 cd auto omega which died within 2 days of me getting so went bak to square one searchin again..

Now I've found a 2001 2.5 v6 cdx auto 93k on clock but I don't want to make the same mistake as last time and not getting anyone to look over it...

Mot till October and tax till august...

He said cambelt was change but can't remember when (I'm taking that as no then)...

Any help would be much appreciated....
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 03 April 2010, 11:46:26
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PM Darth-Loo-Knee or JamesV6CDX  :y
loo-knee is away, and jv6cdx is a long way from tyneside ;)

I will steal darth for a day as he's indecon on gold and I live in devon.... I'm sure he won't mind...

D'oh & D'oh!
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: guncharmer on 03 April 2010, 14:58:16
If you are not searching for a particular model/engine/colour and not about to spend a lot of money then start by ruling out cars that are too far away,Devon to Middlesboro is insanity,if it was a clear bargain it would have been snapped up locally almost certainly.
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: dbr on 03 April 2010, 17:05:20
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PM Darth-Loo-Knee or JamesV6CDX  :y
loo-knee is away, and jv6cdx is a long way from tyneside ;)
Teesside
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: webby23 on 04 April 2010, 09:56:10
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If you are not searching for a particular model/engine/colour and not about to spend a lot of money then start by ruling out cars that are too far away,Devon to Middlesboro is insanity,if it was a clear bargain it would have been snapped up locally almost certainly.

As I have posted many times before, I believe that if the car is right it is irrelevant how far away it is.....

We bought our first Omega from Bude in Cornwall, 250 miles each way, and it served us faultlessly for 2 yrs until we found the MV6 we have now

Where is the harm in spending all day on the road if it results in buying a car that will potentially serve you well for years and years to come......?

 :y
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 11:32:06


thanks for the posts and all points taken...

I'm on the train as we speak as it was alot cheaper than driving and it's quite a nice scenic route...
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: sassanach on 04 April 2010, 11:50:42
what happened to the 2.2 cd?
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 12:50:30
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what happened to the 2.2 cd?

after 2 pressure tests the result was h/g had gone and the head was damaged so the seller gave me a full refund which makes me think he knew about it....
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: guncharmer on 04 April 2010, 12:56:00
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If you are not searching for a particular model/engine/colour and not about to spend a lot of money then start by ruling out cars that are too far away,Devon to Middlesboro is insanity,if it was a clear bargain it would have been snapped up locally almost certainly.

I perhaps should have added i went to Tipperary for mine and as we all know that is a long way.....
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: webby23 on 04 April 2010, 12:58:27
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If you are not searching for a particular model/engine/colour and not about to spend a lot of money then start by ruling out cars that are too far away,Devon to Middlesboro is insanity,if it was a clear bargain it would have been snapped up locally almost certainly.

I perhaps should have added i went to Tipperary for mine and as we all know that is a long way.....


lol

We know a song about that dont we...........?!!

 :y
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 12:59:14
That made me laugh!!!

I'm going to be in your area at 16.30 just passing through on way!!!
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: guncharmer on 04 April 2010, 13:04:42
I will alert the men in white coats!
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 13:08:52
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I will alert the men in white coats!

already done that! My other Half probably phoned them aswell!!

It's quite a nice trip up at the moment apart from the 55 minute coach trip as there's rail work... But I'm sat next 2 a lovely female!!! 8-) 8-) :y :y
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: guncharmer on 04 April 2010, 13:12:08
Did you bring a translator with you?
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 13:23:23
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Did you bring a translator with you?

luckily I have one on my phone - I would be stuck but they better have one as they won't understand my Devonian accent, I did remember my piece of straw to chew....
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: Rog the Dodge on 04 April 2010, 13:52:00
I am from Devon, in fact i was born in Sidmouth!!!

I have never chewed straw  :D

Whats it like ?, lol ;D
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: guncharmer on 04 April 2010, 13:53:27
Will this car fit in your barn?
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 13:56:41
Only if remove my tractor and combine harvester!!
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 13:58:43
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I am from Devon, in fact i was born in Sidmouth!!!

I have never chewed straw  :D

Whats it like ?, lol ;D

where r u in Devon now??

I'm originally from exmouth so only 15 miles away from home...
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: coastie123 on 04 April 2010, 19:18:54
Right guys...

Cream on the oil filler cap and in the neck of oil filler...

Chap owned for 2 years has had a recent oil change no water or oil leaks and had rocker cover gasket done costing £120...

Could this be head gasket???

2.5 v6 petrol...

I haven't bought it yet
Title: Re: I know it's short notice but...
Post by: alunonhisown on 04 April 2010, 19:23:14
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Right guys...

Cream on the oil filler cap and in the neck of oil filler...

Chap owned for 2 years has had a recent oil change no water or oil leaks and had rocker cover gasket done costing £120...

Could this be head gasket???

2.5 v6 petrol...

I haven't bought it yet

My V6 had this, and James said it was OK, could be caused by car only undertaking short Journeys.
Speak to Darth Loo Knee ot James V6 CDX. is best