A commentary on commentary

[WhoseGeneration]

p1esk said:

RT106 said:

RumbleBee said:

Once the engine is started, we do a transission check which involves raising engine speed to 1500rpm and slowly releasig the clutch in nuetral.

I know someone else has already asked, but I really want to know what this check is supposed to tell you...?

Me too.

I suppose if you try this test and the car doesn't try to go anywhere, it means:

a) The clutch is faulty, or
b) The gearbox is faulty, or
c) You are actually in neutral, or

some other thing(s) that I haven't thought about.

Now we can debate the advisability of raising engine speed to 1500rpm, from cold, whilst static.
Please think of the oils.
Sorry, I'm lost now.
Might be because I'm ancient and have always maintained our vehicles.
I would know if there is (are) any transmission problem(s).
Then I might be up to my elbows in clutch, syncros, selectors, bearings and all the rest.

[Flintstone]

Gromit37 said:

they each have their own syllabus. You learn it, you stick to it and you pass the exam.

Aaah, I see. Blind obeisance.

Gromit37 said:

attention to details is usually what seperates the best from the rest.

Or identifies those who really should get out more

[p1esk]

Flintstone said:

Gromit37 said:

they each have their own syllabus. You learn it, you stick to it and you pass the exam.

Aaah, I see. Blind obeisance.

Yes, I know. My figure is not what it was. I must get out more - on foot.

[Scoobman]

I do check my car
I do think about what type of car it is
I do comentary drive
etc

But all this stuff about seatbelts...you surely are not serious. Gave me a laugh anyway

[Flintstone]

p1esk said:

Flintstone said:

Gromit37 said:

they each have their own syllabus. You learn it, you stick to it and you pass the exam.

Aaah, I see. Blind obeisance.

Yes, I know. My figure is not what it was. I must get out more - on foot.

B'doom tsssssch! Ayethengyow.

[Gromit37]

I couldn't give a stuff what order they want it in, and I don't really care what others think about it either. You have a choice the same as everybody else. If you've got more important things to worry about then fine by me. Personally, nobody ever asked me to do it in any order, although I'm sure it may happen someday. Is it really that big an issue? It seems some people have such narrow minds...

I doubt that anybody who gets to the tope of their particular field gets there without paying attention to details, whether it be driving, playing snooker or even ballroom dancing.

Unfortunately, in general, people who think they are above doing things in a prescribed way because they don't see the point are usually the ones who never actually finish anything they start. People who are so small minded as to not see WHY things are done in a prescribed way are just as bad as those that never look beyond those prescriptions from the other side.

Personally I like to engage my brain cells and take a wider view. Have fun kiddies.

[Scoobman]

Gromit37 said:

Well, obviously somebody cares. Just like in other educational establishments, they each have their own syllabus. You learn it, you stick to it and you pass the exam. As long as there is consistency within the same organisation, it matters not. Go to another place, they have a different syllabus.

Arguing about it seems pretty pointless, but in most areas of life, attention to details is usually what seperates the best from the rest.

But that depends on what details are being paided attention to. If they are the wrong details....thats what seperates the blind from the free thinking - free thinking tempered with discipline of course

But fair point attention to detail is very important.