Off to Texas.

by eddie Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:41 am

First topic message reminder :

Sat at the airport. Anyone care to amuse me?

by 'Wolfie Sun Jan 07, 2018 4:21 pm

Cass wrote:
Maddog wrote:

It's about 65 American degrees today.

76 here. Seriously I need some cold please. And rain. No sign if that in the long range forecast. I bought some new sweaters in October and they’re hanging in the closet screaming to be worn.

76°F ?

Had some weeks like that here last Winter...

Sunday was around 40-->>47°+ Celsius down here; this heatwave is hanging around another couple of days yet.

by Tommy Monk Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:12 pm

Have fun Eddie & Ben!

by Cass Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:00 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:
Cass wrote:

76 here. Seriously I need some cold please. And rain. No sign if that in the long range forecast. I bought some new sweaters in October and they’re hanging in the closet screaming to be worn.

76°F ?

Had some weeks like that here last Winter...

Sunday was around 40-->>47°+ Celsius down here; this heatwave is hanging around another couple of days yet.

Yes.

We anywhere between 40-45 Celsius on average in summer and the humidity is terrible. Phoenix where one of the juniors lives is about 45-50 but with less humidity. Ugh.

by Ben Reilly Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:41 pm

Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

by Cass Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:42 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

Typical. Can you get it fixed?

by Maddog Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:51 pm

Cass wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

Typical. Can you get it fixed?

I can fix It, but my Sunday rates are high. Wink

by eddie Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:27 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

I told you, we shoulda gone left at the Old Jism Trail.

by Maddog Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:47 pm

eddie wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

I told you, we shoulda gone left at the Old Jism Trail.

Haha. The Chisolm Tollway is know to cause coolant leaks. Wink

by Ben Reilly Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:00 pm

Maddog wrote:
Cass wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

Typical. Can you get it fixed?

I can fix It, but my Sunday rates are high.

Are you really a mechanic?

by Cass Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:09 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:
Maddog wrote:

I can fix It, but my Sunday rates are high.

Are you really a mechanic?

Our Ford Explorer has a leak. Mr. C buys some sealant from Autozone and pours it in every few months. Seems to have worked. He just has to top up the water every 3 days.

by eddie Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:28 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Cass wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Funny story, my car was fine -- or so I thought. Then, we almost didn't make it home because it turns out I have a major coolant leak! We always have to have a misadventure.

Typical. Can you get it fixed?

I can fix It, but my Sunday rates are high.

Are you really a mechanic?

Maddog seriously, can you come fix the car? I want to go to Walmart and hang out with the cool people.

by nicko Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:39 pm

Coolant leak, either a hose loose or split, or leak from Rad, or Gasket on water Pump. Change hose, or if rad, add Radweld ..................just trying to help.

by Cass Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:39 pm

eddie wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:

Are you really a mechanic?

Maddog seriously, can you come fix the car? I want to go to Walmart and hang out with the cool people.

Make sure you wear your pajamas.

by Maddog Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:57 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:
Maddog wrote:

I can fix It, but my Sunday rates are high.

Are you really a mechanic?

Nah, but I grew up driving old beaters. When they broke I had to fix them. I'm actually a real estate appraiser.

Is it leaking hose, radiator or the water pump?

by eddie Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:31 pm

Maddog wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:
Maddog wrote:

I can fix It, but my Sunday rates are high.

Are you really a mechanic?

Nah, but I grew up driving old beaters. When they broke I had to fix them. I'm actually a real estate appraiser.

Is it leaking hose, radiator or the water pump?

I believe it's a hose, but not sure. Ben here, by the way. Gonna get it taken care of tomorrow. farao

by Maddog Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:56 pm

eddie wrote:
Maddog wrote:

Nah, but I grew up driving old beaters. When they broke I had to fix them. I'm actually a real estate appraiser.

Is it leaking hose, radiator or the water pump?

I believe it's a hose, but not sure. Ben here, by the way. Gonna get it taken care of tomorrow.

Well, a hose is cheap and easy. Radiators and water pumps. not so much.

by Guest Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:12 pm

eddie wrote:
Maddog wrote:

Nah, but I grew up driving old beaters. When they broke I had to fix them. I'm actually a real estate appraiser.

Is it leaking hose, radiator or the water pump?

I believe it's a hose, but not sure. Ben here, by the way. Gonna get it taken care of tomorrow.

You could hire a donkey?

Laughing

by Original Quill Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:18 am

Didge wrote:
eddie wrote:

I believe it's a hose, but not sure. Ben here, by the way. Gonna get it taken care of tomorrow.

You could hire a donkey?

They were talking about a 'hose', not a 'horse'. Rolling Eyes

by 'Wolfie Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:29 am

Cass wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:

Are you really a mechanic?

Our Ford Explorer has a leak. Mr. C buys some sealant from Autozone and pours it in every few months. Seems to have worked. He just has to top up the water every 3 days.

It will reach the point where it will be cheaper to get a re-cored radiator (with a bigger and better core..), compared to the costs of maintaining a leaking radiator, and the increased risks of overheating next summer...

Unless, of course, you're planning to sell that heap of junk next year..

And replace it with something better like a Ford Ranger ute; or maybe a VW Amarok V6 (or their softer Toerag 'wagon version, if you wanted to be more sofistikated..).

P.S. I keep the radiator on my Ford Territory filled with a coolant/anti-freeze mixture all-year round; and top it up with the coolant mix' -- using straight tap water to top up a radiator is a sure way to accelerate corrosion.

by Cass Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:45 am

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:
Cass wrote:

Our Ford Explorer has a leak. Mr. C buys some sealant from Autozone and pours it in every few months. Seems to have worked. He just has to top up the water every 3 days.

It will reach the point where it will be cheaper to get a re-cored radiator (with a bigger and better core..), compared to the costs of maintaining a leaking radiator, and the increased risks of overheating next summer...

Unless, of course, you're planning to sell that heap of junk next year..

And replace it with something better like a Ford Ranger ute; or maybe a VW Amarok V6 (or their softer Toerag 'wagon version, if you wanted to be more sofistikated..).

P.S. I keep the radiator on my Ford Territory filled with a coolant/anti-freeze mixture all-year round; and top it up with the coolant mix' -- using straight tap water to top up a radiator is a sure way to accelerate corrosion.

It’s been that way for over a year, close to 2. It’s ok he only drives it to work and the golf course. When it dies we will get a newer one. It’s a 2003 and we’ve had it 8 years and it’s got over 214,000 on the clock.

Our other car is a 2016 Hyundai Accent - my car, aka the grey goose. It’s zippy and fuel efficient. We’re looking at a Hyundai Tucson as a replacement. He really wants a Ford F-350 but that ain’t happening yet.

by 'Wolfie Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:13 am

Ford Explorers are pretty much crap, these days, in comparison to other similar-sized products... (Ford stopped exporting them to many overseas markets back in 2005/'06..).

Compared with other Ford products -- the late Aussie Territory, the Ranger ute and its Everest SUV offshoot, even the F150/250 utes (F350 ! Slight bit of "overkill" there -- you could tow a house with one of those beasts !!) -- the Explorer has weak spots with its transmission, petrol engines, suspension, general finish, practicality..

Even Toyota and Volkswagen have superior alternatives in that particular SUV/"softroader" segment that the Explorer sits in, with their Prado and Toureg vehicles, respectively. (Hyundai's Tucson and Santa Fe are okay as smaller town-based weekend-runabouts -- but with their 4-cyl engines will never have the towing capacity or versatility of the larger-classed vehicles..).

by Original Quill Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:34 pm

Cass wrote:
WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

It will reach the point where it will be cheaper to get a re-cored radiator (with a bigger and better core..), compared to the costs of maintaining a leaking radiator, and the increased risks of overheating next summer...

Unless, of course, you're planning to sell that heap of junk next year..

And replace it with something better like a Ford Ranger ute; or maybe a VW Amarok V6 (or their softer Toerag 'wagon version, if you wanted to be more sofistikated..).

P.S. I keep the radiator on my Ford Territory filled with a coolant/anti-freeze mixture all-year round; and top it up with the coolant mix' -- using straight tap water to top up a radiator is a sure way to accelerate corrosion.

It’s been that way for over a year, close to 2. It’s ok he only drives it to work and the golf course. When it dies we will get a newer one. It’s a 2003 and we’ve had it 8 years and it’s got over 214,000 on the clock.

Our other car is a 2016 Hyundai Accent - my car, aka the grey goose. It’s zippy and fuel efficient. We’re looking at a Hyundai Tucson as a replacement. He really wants a Ford F-350 but that ain’t happening yet.

Friends don't let friends drive Fords. Get a GMC or a Ram.

by 'Wolfie Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:52 pm

@Quill :

Mechanically :
Fords and Dodge/Chrysler have better engines and transmissions than GM products..

That's why the F-series Fords always outsell the GM shitheaps..

(And, as a sidenote, GM's best-selling 'Colorado' utes and SUVs aren't even built by Chev' -- but by Isuzu !!!) tongue

For reliability alone -- buy a Toyota, but be prepared to pay a little extra for the privilege.

Nissan isn't that far behind Toyota, either..

Volkswagen's Amarok with the 180 kW diesel option looks quite interesting, too -- but being the "new kid on the block", it is still early days yet, to see how they hold up over the long term.. And, like the Toyotas, the VWs are selling at premium prices...

by Original Quill Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:02 pm

I don't know...that Chevy 4.7 (350) Corvette engine I have beat into the ground, and it still comes back for more. It's always available in GMC trucks.

Agree about the Ram...nice truck. The problem I have with the Ford is they are sloppily made. The detail falls off.

by Fred Moletrousers Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:30 pm

Original Quill wrote:I don't know...that Chevy 4.7 (350) Corvette engine I have beat into the ground, and it still comes back for more. It's always available in GMC trucks.

Agree about the Ram...nice truck. The problem I have with the Ford is they are sloppily made. The detail falls off.

The detail falls off? Good grief, man, that's nothing - the club sticker on the back of my truck reads:"Keep your distance - you never know what will fall off next."

...and being a 1971 Series 2a Land Rover County... it's not joking!

Ps: But it will still be running when your Chevies, Fords, Rams 'n things are distant memories.

by eddie Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:32 pm

Hey! We now have a car thread especially for the boys!
Excuse me while I fall asleeeeeeeep...... Rolling Eyes

by Syl Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:34 pm

What are you up to Ben and Eddie, been anywhere good?

Whilst you two are together I'm going to call you Bendie....get it? Razz

by eddie Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:37 pm

Syl wrote:What are you up to Eddie, been anywhere good?

Well. Erm. We haven't really left the apartment and had all intentions of getting the leaky car to the garage at about 9:30 this morning (we actually went to bed at 2am like two adults) but it's past midday and we are still kinda nowhere near leaving. So.... Rolling Eyes

by Original Quill Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:41 pm

Fred Moletrousers wrote:
Original Quill wrote:I don't know...that Chevy 4.7 (350) Corvette engine I have beat into the ground, and it still comes back for more. It's always available in GMC trucks.

Agree about the Ram...nice truck. The problem I have with the Ford is they are sloppily made. The detail falls off.

The detail falls off? Good grief, man, that's nothing - the club sticker on the back of my truck reads:"Keep your distance - you never know what will fall off next."

...and being a 1971 Series 2a Land Rover County... it's not joking!

Fred M. wrote:Ps: But it will still be running when your Chevies, Fords, Rams 'n things are distant memories.

Donno...I'll wait until wolf responds. He's been rather critical of Land Rovers...particularly their longevity.

by Syl Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:43 pm

eddie wrote:
Syl wrote:What are you up to Eddie, been anywhere good?

Well. Erm. We haven't really left the apartment and had all intentions of getting the leaky car to the garage at about 9:30 this morning (we actually went to bed at 2am like two adults) but it's past midday and we are still kinda nowhere near leaving. So....

I added to my post Bendie. Cool

The day is still young, and garages stay open late anyway don't they?
Sometimes you can have as much fun staying in as going out.....get the scrabble out like we do. Laughing

by Cass Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:54 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Ford Explorers are pretty much crap, these days, in comparison to other similar-sized products... (Ford stopped exporting them to many overseas markets back in 2005/'06..).

Compared with other Ford products -- the late Aussie Territory, the Ranger ute and its Everest SUV offshoot, even the F150/250 utes (F350 ! Slight bit of "overkill" there -- you could tow a house with one of those beasts !!) -- the Explorer has weak spots with its transmission, petrol engines, suspension, general finish, practicality..

Even Toyota and Volkswagen have superior alternatives in that particular SUV/"softroader" segment that the Explorer sits in, with their Prado and Toureg vehicles, respectively. (Hyundai's Tucson and Santa Fe are okay as smaller town-based weekend-runabouts -- but with their 4-cyl engines will never have the towing capacity or versatility of the larger-classed vehicles..).

Yup. We want to get a 5th wheel so towing a house will be necessary but again that won’t happen for a while so that’s why we’re looking at the Tucson.

I’ve liked the explorer, it’s been a good truck for what we’ve needed.

We still have a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. Or rather senior junior has had it for almost 2 years and it’s still going great. Has more miles than the explorer.

by Cass Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:57 pm

eddie wrote:
Syl wrote:What are you up to Eddie, been anywhere good?

Well. Erm. We haven't really left the apartment and had all intentions of getting the leaky car to the garage at about 9:30 this morning (we actually went to bed at 2am like two adults) but it's past midday and we are still kinda nowhere near leaving. So....

by Syl Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:00 pm

Cass wrote:
eddie wrote:

Well. Erm. We haven't really left the apartment and had all intentions of getting the leaky car to the garage at about 9:30 this morning (we actually went to bed at 2am like two adults) but it's past midday and we are still kinda nowhere near leaving. So....

I think they are making memories Cass, and you cant do that at the garage...well you can but you might be arrested. Shocked

by Cass Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:05 pm

Syl wrote:
Cass wrote:

I think they are making memories Cass, and you cant do that at the garage...well you can but you might be arrested.

That or drinking lots and lots of whisky. Or both cheers

by eddie Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:34 pm

Cass wrote:
Syl wrote:
Cass wrote:

I think they are making memories Cass, and you cant do that at the garage...well you can but you might be arrested.

That or drinking lots and lots of whisky. Or both

Actually, we are in the middle of a very important darts tournament that has take two whole nights. We are considering becoming professional, seasoned darts thrower people.

by Cass Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:36 pm

eddie wrote:
Cass wrote:

That or drinking lots and lots of whisky. Or both

Actually, we are in the middle of a very important darts tournament that has take two whole nights. We are considering becoming professional, seasoned darts thrower people.

I hear it’s all about good wrist action Off to Texas. - Page 2 1366281442

by Syl Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:56 pm

Cass wrote:
eddie wrote:

Actually, we are in the middle of a very important darts tournament that has take two whole nights. We are considering becoming professional, seasoned darts thrower people.

I hear it’s all about good wrist action

Ooooh Cassy, what are you like. lol!

by eddie Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:03 pm

I have no idea what you mean. Off to Texas. - Page 2 2190311264

by Cass Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:09 am

Syl wrote:
Cass wrote:

I hear it’s all about good wrist action

Ooooh Cassy, what are you like.

C’mon. I couldn’t walk away from a statement like that... lol!

by Cass Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:10 am

eddie wrote:I have no idea what you mean.

by 'Wolfie Tue Jan 09, 2018 5:09 am

Original Quill wrote:I don't know...that Chevy 4.7 (350) Corvette engine I have beat into the ground, and it still comes back for more. It's always available in GMC trucks.

Agree about the Ram...nice truck. The problem I have with the Ford is they are sloppily made. The detail falls off.

What the "townies" consider a strong point in their GM pickups -- basicaly a re-purposed Corvette V8
(5.7 litres in the earlier L34 version, 6.3 litres in the current model..) -- becomes its weakpoint when it comes to rural and heavy-towing applications...

Low revving, high-torque diesel engines rule in rural/backwoods/country regions.

And Dodge and Ford both have superior diesel engines, when it comes to practical use..

These days, though, many people have realised they don't need over-sized thirsty V8 pickups, when most of their time is spent in commuting, and not heavy towing.

Which is why the Ford Ranger (Mazda BT50) and Chev/Isuzu Colorado, along with Toyota's Hilux, are now the top-selling utility/pickup vehicles -- not only in North America, but pretty much everywhere (except maybe China..).

by Ben Reilly Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:24 am

Okay, so Edds beat me at darts. She beat me fair and square and really staged a thrillingly dramatic comeback.

I have to say though, her pleasure at beating me went well past the border of vulgar and straight into taunting territory. Off to Texas. - Page 2 1132368643

by eddie Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:35 am

Ben Reilly wrote:Okay, so Edds beat me at darts. She beat me fair and square and really staged a thrillingly dramatic comeback.

I have to say though, her pleasure at beating me went well past the border of vulgar and straight into taunting territory.

Hail to the king, baby. Cool

by Fred Moletrousers Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:06 pm

Original Quill wrote:
Fred Moletrousers wrote:

The detail falls off? Good grief, man, that's nothing - the club sticker on the back of my truck reads:"Keep your distance - you never know what will fall off next."

...and being a 1971 Series 2a Land Rover County... it's not joking!

Fred M. wrote:Ps: But it will still be running when your Chevies, Fords, Rams 'n things are distant memories.

Donno...I'll wait until wolf responds. He's been rather critical of Land Rovers...particularly their longevity.

He must be referring to the more modern models, because I know from experience and the various classic Land Rover clubs' publications and databases, including the Series 2 Club of which I am a member, that in this country alone there are very many excellent and roadworthy Series 1's, 2's, 2a's and 3's manufactured between 1948 and 1985 still running well and looking as terrific as my own 1971 2a.

I'd say that most of the ones that have gone to the great Land Rover scrap heap in the sky have done so because they were used extensively for extreme and damaging competitive off-roading.

by nicko Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:27 pm

According to "Land Rover" magazine 30% of Landis ever made are still running !

One was found a few years ago in the middle of the Amazon Jungle !

by Ben Reilly Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:22 am

Heard this one tonight Smile

by Cass Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:05 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:Heard this one tonight

That’s good.

by eddie Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:46 pm

Cass wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Heard this one tonight

That’s good.

Yeah. We danced to that one. I love you

by HoratioTarr Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:42 pm

eddie wrote:
Ben Reilly wrote:Okay, so Edds beat me at darts. She beat me fair and square and really staged a thrillingly dramatic comeback.

I have to say though, her pleasure at beating me went well past the border of vulgar and straight into taunting territory.

Hail to the king, baby.

Did you win Bully's big prize?

by Maddog Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:53 am

eddie wrote:
Cass wrote:

That’s good.

Yeah. We danced to that one.

He's playing at the Magnolia Motor Lounge on Friday night.

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