Notices
Was it you? Spotted another scooby? Find out if they're here. By popular demand, the "was it you" forum :-)

Scooby's around the Leigh area?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 29 May 2006, 11:27 AM
  #811  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

dont think it applies to your car then. On the earlier models, there is a diagnostics check (2 sets of wires and plugs under the steering coluum that when connected together allow you to check all of the sensors on the car. If it finds fault it will flash the code on the check engine light on your dash.

What is the petrol cleaner you mention is it something added to your fuel tank like redex or similar?
Old 29 May 2006, 12:04 PM
  #812  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
dont think it applies to your car then. On the earlier models, there is a diagnostics check (2 sets of wires and plugs under the steering coluum that when connected together allow you to check all of the sensors on the car. If it finds fault it will flash the code on the check engine light on your dash.

What is the petrol cleaner you mention is it something added to your fuel tank like redex or similar?
Was redex. Not popping half as much now. Gutted.
Old 29 May 2006, 12:17 PM
  #813  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

fill it up with total super, I find that brings lots of pops.
As for your starting probs, when was the last time the plugs were changed?
Old 29 May 2006, 07:41 PM
  #814  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ha ha that sounds dirty
Old 29 May 2006, 09:20 PM
  #815  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
ha ha that sounds dirty
only to a dirty mind.......
Old 29 May 2006, 09:55 PM
  #816  
calorgaz
Scooby Regular
 
calorgaz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Perhaps it's just an age thing Andy.

Being a younger model, I don't have any problems starting and can go all day without having to stop
Old 29 May 2006, 10:53 PM
  #817  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

LMAO i prefer older men its better sex honest
Old 29 May 2006, 11:25 PM
  #818  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by calorgaz
Perhaps it's just an age thing Andy.

Being a younger model, I don't have any problems starting and can go all day without having to stop
I make up with an extra large tongue.
Old 30 May 2006, 06:58 AM
  #819  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by andy10
I make up with an extra large tongue.
ewww like a snake
Old 30 May 2006, 07:35 AM
  #820  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
ewww like a snake
Tend to keep it in my mouth more than a snake does. I'd get funny looks otherwise plus its not forked at the end. Pity really that could be fun.
It is more reliable than the scoob though for ensuring a proper bang after a few burbles. Just like setting off in first gear though, several heads have been thrown back over the years.
Getting more into prefering a cup of coffee these days though.

Last edited by andy10; 30 May 2006 at 12:34 PM.
Old 30 May 2006, 08:00 AM
  #821  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
fill it up with total super, I find that brings lots of pops.
As for your starting probs, when was the last time the plugs were changed?
Was about 12 months ago but only covered about 2k miles since.
Old 30 May 2006, 08:42 AM
  #822  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

How many of you are at work today. Are you all enjoying yourselves as I'm mulling around doing naff all.
Old 30 May 2006, 10:07 AM
  #823  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

im busy workin
lucky u lazy ****
Old 30 May 2006, 11:17 AM
  #824  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
im busy workin
lucky u lazy ****
loving this retirement lark. Why wait for 60's to do it.
Old 30 May 2006, 12:05 PM
  #825  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ha ha your only 30 odd! suppose i only have another 11 years till im 30! yippee
Old 30 May 2006, 12:11 PM
  #826  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
Ha ha your only 30 odd! suppose i only have another 11 years till im 30! yippee
Yeah but you're still working for a living. I been on retirement for the last 3 months enjoying every minute of it.
Old 30 May 2006, 12:14 PM
  #827  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

why? i have to work for a living its life aint it but i dont know anyone who works as hard as me
Old 30 May 2006, 12:23 PM
  #828  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
why? i have to work for a living its life aint it but i dont know anyone who works as hard as me
Work to live not live to work. Always believed in this. While I was self-employed saved like mad so that we could both stop work as soon as. So we stopped. (Inherited quite a bit as well).
Old 30 May 2006, 01:21 PM
  #829  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I work harder than anyone (and play harder) just that I am effective at multitasking.

Andy, you sorted out a place to life in bonny scotland yet then??? watched location location the other day and they were finding a house for a london couple on the shores of a loch nr inverness. Its amazing what you can get for the money up there, just gotta be careful though with the law with regards to buying
Old 30 May 2006, 01:30 PM
  #830  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
I work harder than anyone (and play harder) just that I am effective at multitasking.

Andy, you sorted out a place to life in bonny scotland yet then??? watched location location the other day and they were finding a house for a london couple on the shores of a loch nr inverness. Its amazing what you can get for the money up there, just gotta be careful though with the law with regards to buying
Thats a major problem up their. You can pay for survey after survey then lose the property by a few grand without knowing. Looking for property on the outer isles at the mo. We will have to sell the scoob though for practical reasons. X-trail looks a better bet for us. Whatever price you see property advertised at add approx 20 percent now unless its been up for a while.
Biggest problem is sorting this house out. Far to much stuff to move around when doing any work. For example 24*6 foot high full bookcases in the front bedroom of which Lynne will not part with any. We have to buy at least a 3 bed house just to fit our gear in.
At least another 8 skips to clear the cellars. Real fun.

Last edited by andy10; 30 May 2006 at 01:39 PM.
Old 30 May 2006, 01:43 PM
  #831  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
I work harder than anyone (and play harder) just that I am effective at multitasking
I work harder than you! I dont get much time to play
im up between 5:30 and 6 in the morning and dont stop till gone 8 at night but still have to answer the phone till 10!
Old 30 May 2006, 01:46 PM
  #832  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
I work harder than you! I dont get much time to play
im up between 5:30 and 6 in the morning and dont stop till gone 8 at night but still have to answer the phone till 10!
Poor lass.
Old 30 May 2006, 01:49 PM
  #833  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yeah you have to do the survey before the offer as once you do the offer its legally binding. Things can get expensive very quickly.

Looking at moving ourselves. Still sort of localish but to a bigger house 3/4 bedroom new build. Ours is only 2 good sized rooms at the mo and we dont have enough space to store stuff, the loft is totally full. Could do with a bigger garden as well for the dog and a garage to do up an old car, want want want want want
Old 30 May 2006, 01:55 PM
  #834  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
yeah you have to do the survey before the offer as once you do the offer its legally binding. Things can get expensive very quickly.

Looking at moving ourselves. Still sort of localish but to a bigger house 3/4 bedroom new build. Ours is only 2 good sized rooms at the mo and we dont have enough space to store stuff, the loft is totally full. Could do with a bigger garden as well for the dog and a garage to do up an old car, want want want want want
Could buy ours when its finished. 5 beds. Loft room and 2 19ft*15ft cellars boarded out and skimmed ready for painting. Includes range and american fridge freezer worth over 4 grand. You know we dont use the range.

No garden though but I'm making car parking for 2 cars at the rear. CCTV also fitted.

I'd include the books if it was up to me.
Old 30 May 2006, 02:01 PM
  #835  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by andy10
Could buy ours when its finished. 5 beds. Loft room and 2 19ft*15ft cellars boarded out and skimmed ready for painting. Includes range and american fridge freezer worth over 4 grand. You know we dont use the range.

No garden though but I'm making car parking for 2 cars at the rear. CCTV also fitted.

I'd include the books if it was up to me.
What about me are you leaving me here?
Old 30 May 2006, 02:05 PM
  #836  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
I work harder than you! I dont get much time to play
im up between 5:30 and 6 in the morning and dont stop till gone 8 at night but still have to answer the phone till 10!
deedums deedums, where is the worlds smallest violin, I appear to have misplaced it.

You only get up at that time, wish I could have a lie in and not be on call 24/7

Besides your a youngster you should do long hours
Old 30 May 2006, 02:07 PM
  #837  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Stephb1986
What about me are you leaving me here?
I'll take you with us if you want. Wont see many scoobs up there though.
Old 30 May 2006, 02:08 PM
  #838  
jaytc2003
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
jaytc2003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manchester ish
Posts: 18,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by andy10
Could buy ours when its finished. 5 beds. Loft room and 2 19ft*15ft cellars boarded out and skimmed ready for painting. Includes range and american fridge freezer worth over 4 grand. You know we dont use the range.

No garden though but I'm making car parking for 2 cars at the rear. CCTV also fitted.

I'd include the books if it was up to me.
Garden is a neccesity im afraid, looking at some near atherton got a pub right on the corner that looks good. I do like older houses though as you get a lot more room for your money
Old 30 May 2006, 02:10 PM
  #839  
Stephb1986
Scooby Regular
 
Stephb1986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my house
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
deedums deedums, where is the worlds smallest violin, I appear to have misplaced it.

You only get up at that time, wish I could have a lie in and not be on call 24/7

Besides your a youngster you should do long hours
Why should I do long hours??? I work hard enough through the day i work 6 days a week. thats your choice to be on call 24/7 aint it
Old 30 May 2006, 02:11 PM
  #840  
andy10
Scooby Regular
 
andy10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jaytc2003
Garden is a neccesity im afraid, looking at some near atherton got a pub right on the corner that looks good. I do like older houses though as you get a lot more room for your money
Property in Leigh is a hell of a lot cheaper. Just stay at Bedford end or Pennington. Town centre has really gone down hill.

Got several pubs where we are.


Quick Reply: Scooby's around the Leigh area?



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:45 AM.