Been a crap week but hey its the weekend

David Small · 12-03-10, 07:13 PM

Been a really shitty week for several reasons, car related the battery died on Monday - it had given me several warnings, namely first on 3rd of January after not being used for week and its been slow turning over since then if i think about it. Managed to bump start it down the hill on Monday morning and arranged to take it into one of the local Green Flag agents at tea time, it started just at 5 o'clock, - the garage would be open til six, got stuck on M62 due a wagon broken down nr the M1 intersection, finally got to the garage with dimming electrics at 6.35 - all shut up. Turned car off and yes it was dead, bollocks I thought.

Rang my mate at the garage and he came straight down - he'd got a battery that afternoon for me. then realised the battery that was in it was too small and the space behind the battery was packed with pieces of wood to hold it place !!

New battery fitted and job was a good un until Wednesday when the exhaust decided to make love to the back axle on the way home.

The exhaust was removed and welded up for the MOT last May because we couldn't source a new twin pipe system for the B3 16V.

Exhaust tied up with wire and a whole new de-cat system has been arranged for a week tomorrow.

Now I could have prevented both these by doing something about each sooner, but other events have tended me to lose focus. Sorry car, I shall start treating you better my little red devil - its easy to forget you'll be 19 years old in April.

Sorry for the ramble, its good to know I'm in good company with Martyn, Steve, Rich and Ian & Dom all on board as I write this - Good men all, to echo Groomus the other night , the daily dose of this site is almost priceless

I apologise in advance for any sub standard post I may make tonight under the influence of something red, australian and wet and something brown, indian and hot

quattrokid · 12-03-10, 07:32 PM

hang in there bud, 2 years ago dealer tried to tag me for a rear box for the RS4 I asked why, he said the mounting bracket had broken off..... well bloody well weld it back on then you dick!! went down like a lead fart... took it to an exhaust place... 5 mins later bracket fixed and new rubber mount fitted....cost...free

better than a new back box

You have had a dissapoining week regarding work so you also looks like you missed out on something else as well.

Really sorry about that Dave,if you find another I have a black rear spoiler for it

have a good night on the piss,have a few good scoops and put this week behind you

BIGGYIN · 12-03-10, 09:53 PM

Look on the bright side,you didn,t change your starter motor.

(battery)I did.
My exhaust on my blue q90 dropped on a long journey.The constant velocity joint,had cut a slot through the pipe.With the pressure(weight),the oil seal in the diff also went.
Now I always check my hangers,periodically.

(stitch in time.)

David Small · 12-03-10, 10:04 PM

Thanks Karl

I remember you had an exhaust problem with your red one on the way home from Audi's in the Park !!

Didn't mean to rant earlier - its just been a bad week - the car problems just added to the rest of the shit, to be honest.

Just makes you think though, I've been using 80's as daily drivers now since 1996, and I still love em , but the first two were 7 and 5 years when I bought them, and then suddenly I realise my car is 19 years old next month where does time go ffs.

ZermattGT · 13-03-10, 12:35 AM

"I apologise in advance for any sub standard post I may make tonight under the influence of something red, australian and wet and something brown, indian and hot

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Either way things are looking up.

Red, Australian and wet........................oh, you ment wine, and .................food?
Not a trike.

amanda · 13-03-10, 01:34 AM

hehehheheeh wine and indian......great choice

poopcoupe · 13-03-10, 09:30 AM

How you doin this morning Davey Boy, nights rest different slant on things! Hope so mate. Dom

David Small · 13-03-10, 09:46 AM

Yep - bit of a headache lol !

Looking forward to grand prix qualifying in half an hour - made a list of things that need doing on the car - may even start a thread on it - once the jobs commence ! Thanks matey boy

12-03-10, 07:32 PM	#2
quattrokid 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 9,654	hang in there bud, 2 years ago dealer tried to tag me for a rear box for the RS4 I asked why, he said the mounting bracket had broken off..... well bloody well weld it back on then you dick!! went down like a lead fart... took it to an exhaust place... 5 mins later bracket fixed and new rubber mount fitted....cost...free better than a new back box You have had a dissapoining week regarding work so you also looks like you missed out on something else as well. Really sorry about that Dave,if you find another I have a black rear spoiler for it have a good night on the piss,have a few good scoops and put this week behind you __________________ RS4 B5 (wife's / ours now ) S3 8L Imola Yellow S3 8L Nogaro blue UrWR SOLD UrS4 saloon (SOLD again) S4 Cabrio (SOLD) A4 cabrio 2.5 V6tdi (SOLD) 80 cabrio 2.6 V6 SOLD 90 quattro 10v SOLD 100 2.2e SOLD FOUNDING MEMBER the 200,000 Plus miles Club

12-03-10, 09:53 PM	#3
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Look on the bright side,you didn,t change your starter motor.(battery)I did. My exhaust on my blue q90 dropped on a long journey.The constant velocity joint,had cut a slot through the pipe.With the pressure(weight),the oil seal in the diff also went. Now I always check my hangers,periodically.(stitch in time.)

12-03-10, 10:04 PM	#4
David Small David Small - Mr 80k Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,210	Thanks Karl I remember you had an exhaust problem with your red one on the way home from Audi's in the Park !! Didn't mean to rant earlier - its just been a bad week - the car problems just added to the rest of the shit, to be honest. Just makes you think though, I've been using 80's as daily drivers now since 1996, and I still love em , but the first two were 7 and 5 years when I bought them, and then suddenly I realise my car is 19 years old next month where does time go ffs. __________________ David Small - Member 283 - 1994 Audi C4 A6 2.0 - Tornado Red 1971 NSU 1200C Automatik - Iberian Red 1995 Audi B4 80 2.6SE Automatic - Laser Red

13-03-10, 12:35 AM	#5
ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	"I apologise in advance for any sub standard post I may make tonight under the influence of something red, australian and wet and something brown, indian and hot [/quote] Either way things are looking up. Red, Australian and wet........................oh, you ment wine, and .................food? Not a trike. __________________ 1983 US Model Zermatt Silver Coupe GT

13-03-10, 01:34 AM	#6
amanda quattro hussie!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: doin' it on all fours!! Posts: 5,993	hehehheheeh wine and indian......great choice __________________ Mystic blue m3 ghay hairdresser mobile 4 sheds 1 shopping trolley Gti RS6 ...my baby

13-03-10, 09:30 AM	#7
poopcoupe 21 + 19 = OLD! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Saafend! Posts: 1,738	How you doin this morning Davey Boy, nights rest different slant on things! Hope so mate. Dom __________________ audiless...........

13-03-10, 09:46 AM	#8
David Small David Small - Mr 80k Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,210	Yep - bit of a headache lol ! Looking forward to grand prix qualifying in half an hour - made a list of things that need doing on the car - may even start a thread on it - once the jobs commence ! Thanks matey boy __________________ David Small - Member 283 - 1994 Audi C4 A6 2.0 - Tornado Red 1971 NSU 1200C Automatik - Iberian Red 1995 Audi B4 80 2.6SE Automatic - Laser Red