FUBAR does DIY again (no laughing at the back)

FUBAR does DIY again (no laughing at the back)

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HarryW

15,150 posts

268 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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Tanguero said:
I have had Euro Car Parts coils on mine for 4 years without any issue. Just as good as the Bosch ones.
Not saying they all are, but I went through a couple that were made in France in quick order until I got one made in Germany stamped on it, its the same part number, just check the packaging when you buy that's all I advocating.

FUBAR

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17,062 posts

237 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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At £18 a pop and M3John doing the spannering, I'll can risk it wink

Tanguero

4,535 posts

200 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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To clarify - I have had Euro CP French made coils on mine for 4 years without any problem.

HarryW

15,150 posts

268 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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Tanguero said:
To clarify - I have had Euro CP French made coils on mine for 4 years without any problem.
Thanks for the clarification.

ukkid35

6,138 posts

172 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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FUBAR said:
At £18 a pop and M3John doing the spannering, I'll can risk it wink
I thought I'd done well paying £25 each, I'm quite distraught that you've managed to buy cheaper.

Byker28i

58,851 posts

216 months

Sunday 7th October 2012
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You know the country is in recession when fubar is spannering biggrin

rev-erend

21,404 posts

283 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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It's probably at Austec being fixed as we speak smile

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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rev-erend said:
It's probably at Austec being fixed as we speak smile
rofl

FUBAR

Original Poster:

17,062 posts

237 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Podie said:
rev-erend said:
It's probably at Austec being fixed as we speak smile
rofl
nono

Im building myself up to the seals job and the coil packs haven't arrived yet!

Steve_T

6,356 posts

271 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Byker28i said:
You know the country is in recession when fubar is getting his mates spannering biggrin
Fixed that for you wink

FUBAR

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17,062 posts

237 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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I think this is a little unfair. I'll have you know that on Saturday morning I replaced the dipped beam bulb and swapped over the space saver tyre for the replaced punctured on Mrs Fubes' Meriva. All on my own tongue out

The bulb replacement even involved removing the air filter hose. Check me out!

Robscim

792 posts

255 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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FUBAR said:
The bulb replacement even involved removing the air filter hose. Check me out!
We all now know there's an air filter hose sitting on the bench in Fubar's garage...

smile

Rob


FUBAR

Original Poster:

17,062 posts

237 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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I did think about leaving it off at one point lol

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Robscim said:
FUBAR said:
The bulb replacement even involved removing the air filter hose. Check me out!
We all now know there's an air filter hose sitting on the bench in Fubar's garage...

smile

Rob
hehe and a lamp not working...

FUBAR

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17,062 posts

237 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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Ok, so who's stupid facking idea was this seals lark? Grrrrrrrrrrr

30 minutes to get one side almost perfect ( one section I'm not happy with) to then cock up the join! Cut it about 2mm short and it's now annoying he crap out of me. One seal ruined! Luckily I've kept the original and tempted to stick that back in.

What's pissed me off the most is the fact the bloody car didn't leak from the door seals anyway.

bks.

Tanguero

4,535 posts

200 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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FUBAR said:
What's pissed me off the most is the fact the bloody car didn't leak from the door seals anyway.
It will now hehe

Jhonno

5,762 posts

140 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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I did my driver seal perfectly yesterday if it's of any help? smile

I cut mine to length in situ..

FUBAR

Original Poster:

17,062 posts

237 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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Jhonno said:
I cut mine to length in situ..
So did I but got a bit of an angle on he join banghead

You have any trouble getting the lip behind the trim (specifically the headliner to of A and C pillars)?

gruffalo

7,509 posts

225 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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FUBAR said:
Ok, so who's stupid facking idea was this seals lark? Grrrrrrrrrrr

30 minutes to get one side almost perfect ( one section I'm not happy with) to then cock up the join! Cut it about 2mm short and it's now annoying he crap out of me. One seal ruined! Luckily I've kept the original and tempted to stick that back in.

What's pissed me off the most is the fact the bloody car didn't leak from the door seals anyway.

bks.
Sorrygetmecoat

As said mine to 10 mins tops.

FUBAR

Original Poster:

17,062 posts

237 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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I might have another crack at it. Not a perfect solution but I think if I take the seal off again and reapply I can put the join in a less visible place so it won't kick me in the balls everytime I open the door. Thinking right in by the hinge somewhere.

And then try to be more careful when doing the other side (or just leave that one alone!)