Sallyx's Sink or Swim, Swimerdy Swim Diary ;)

Different_Corner

Sally, am a lurker on your diary .
Re car, am no mechanic either, but is it really jerky, jumpy ? Is it a renault ?

sallyx

Its like when you accelerate the fuel doesn't get through and its always like its about to stall. When you are sat and its idle you can hear the engine chugging and struggling away. Its a Flipping ford grrrr I hate it and can't wait to get rid

Different_Corner

Chugging, thats the word. When I had that - and it is a strange driving sensation - it was was the engine coils. And felt exactly as you describe. Bet you google throws up loads of results for Ford chugging.

sallyx

Its had coils changed and plugs and leads...and oxy something sensor....you name it they have tried to explain its that and charged me a bit more money!

Different_Corner

Have to tell 'em it's not right Sal, you are right it is the woman thing, and I've always felt they don't believe me when I say it doesn't feel right.
I would love to do a car maintenance course, can just about top up coolant at the moment, one day I may advance to screenwash.

sammy115

Sally I am having the same problem with my car and mine is a renault! Whatever that means.

Just a quick catchh up...the skirts fit beautifully thank you....Now I just have to get the rest of the uniform

Ring rob up and get him to change his mind....you need him when your poorly.

I am knackered and wish i had some of your organisation sometimes Sally, I just seem to be concentrating on work at the minute and everything else has gone to pot.

I even sacked the cleaners cos OH said he couldn't see what they did for their money....:rotfl:he knows now.

ooppss sorry for whingeing....

I am trying to learn how to turbo list! boring isn't it!

sallyx

Ok I wish I hadn't googled problems now....
It appears that there is a known problem with O2 plate focus's with the engine failure pistons breaking or the rods being thrown...the complaits are that it acts chuggy, like the idel was really low or like the engine wasn't getting enough fuel and was on the brink of stalling...

This is my car exactly!

Glad the skirts fit ok sammy, what else does she need...shall I ask Nats lol!
I think I am a natural born organiser...Ive taken to carrying a laminated sheet around in my bag with my list of things to do and then I can add things as I go along...Its the only way I remember! I'll happily be your PA

No chance of R coming tonight and to be honest im in such a foul mood he's best to stay away

Different_Corner

Sammy, I am a total plonker when it comes to cars, but I've had chugging problems with my renault twice, and it was the coils. Dealer wanted £250 to replace and fit, got the last lot from ebay for £50 and did it myself. Safe to say whenever anything goes wrong I now think it's the coils !

Anyway sending positive thoughts to you Sally for car troubles and a better weekend from here on in

Different_Corner

sallyx wrote: »

Ok I wish I hadn't googled problems now....

Ooops sorry...

sallyx

No its good to know...I can go back into the garage and give it to them full pelt on Monday...Im fed up with being fobbed off, I want this sorted while its still under warranty!