Wishbone knackered

Den · Aug 30, 2019

Started work yesterday at 8.30 managed to get a couple of jobs done then noticed a clunking noise, drive straight to garage and was told a it was the wishbone.

So have got him to service, new MOT and noticed the glow plugs light coming on he his going to do all today, so a short week and probably costly got lots of jobs at home to catch up with so not all lost.

BigFoot · Aug 30, 2019

long weekend! ?

Part Timer · Aug 30, 2019

Den said:
Started work yesterday at 8.30 managed to get a couple of jobs done then noticed a clunking noise, drive straight to garage and was told a it was the wishbone.

So have got him to service, new MOT and noticed the glow plugs light coming on he his going to do all today, so a short week and probably costly got lots of jobs at home to catch up with so not all lost.

Not surprising with the weight it carries around all the time. Not talking about the weight in the back either :1f618:

Before you say anything it's why I bought a 3500kg van ?

Incheck · Aug 30, 2019

Work at work, work at home. thats what i say Den.

hope it goes well with the van!

Den · Aug 31, 2019

BigFoot said:
long weekend! ?

£1500 lighter ?massive list of jobs that need doing.

BigFoot · Aug 31, 2019

Den said:
£1500 lighter ?massive list of jobs that need doing.

Oh, that sucks!

I have an old van and anything near that price and I’ll need a new one.

Just as well your loaded! ??

Pjj · Aug 31, 2019

Den said:
£1500 lighter ?massive list of jobs that need doing.

???? time for a new van maybe ?...

Part Timer · Aug 31, 2019

Den said:
£1500 lighter ?massive list of jobs that need doing.

Ouch

Den · Aug 31, 2019

Pjj said:
???? time for a new van maybe ?...

Was my initial thought but it's a little van with 1000kg payload just what I need to be honest if I get two more years out of it I will be happy as I only do approx 4K in mileage a year.

Part Timer · Aug 31, 2019

Den said:
Was my initial thought but it's a little van with 1000kg payload just what I need to be honest if I get two more years out of it I will be happy as I only do approx 4K in mileage a year.

And you'll be 60 then as well, ready for your retirement ?

Den · Aug 31, 2019

Part Timer said:
And you'll be 60 then as well, ready for your retirement ?

I'm ready for it now,dont want to be working beyond retirement like you are now ?

Iron Giant · Aug 31, 2019

Den said:
£1500 lighter ?massive list of jobs that need doing.

That's real bad, as the years have gone by I've always gone for newer motors each time to try and avoid major repair issues,

then I went back over with the van, then I drove past the Mitsubishi dealership today and a brand new L200 warrior in a very nice dark grey ?, me always thinking about a new truck

Den said:
I'm ready for it now,dont want to be working beyond retirement like you are now ?

With that grey hair, I thought he was in retirement ??

Part Timer · Aug 31, 2019

Iron Giant said:
With that grey hair, I thought he was in retirement

Semi retirement hence Part Timer

Iron Giant · Aug 31, 2019

Part Timer said:
Semi retirement hence Part Timer

I am as grey as a badger, at 44 years of age and don't like full days, so I can't say nowt ?

Tango · Aug 31, 2019

Pjj said:
???? time for a new van maybe ?...

Dunno, that £1.5k of repairs might see the van keep running another 5 years - whats the point getting another after spending that much?!

Sometimes it's better the devil you know..

Pjj · Aug 31, 2019

Tango said:
Dunno, that £1.5k of repairs might see the van keep running another 5 years - whats the point getting another after spending that much?!

Sometimes it's better the devil you know..

I had the same dilemma a few years ago , sometimes it’s better to repair it sometimes it’s better to replace difficult decision ??

Den · Aug 31, 2019

Pjj said:
I had the same dilemma a few years ago , sometimes it’s better to repair it sometimes it’s better to replace difficult decision ??

Anything can happen it's the chance you take, 90k mileage carrying maximum load 5 days a week. I'm not surprise the suspension and bushes etc are shot If I get a couple of years then I will consider buying a new a brand new van.

Pjj · Aug 31, 2019

Den said:
Anything can happen it's the chance you take, 90k mileage carrying maximum load 5 days a week. I'm not surprise the suspension and bushes etc are shot If I get a couple of years then I will consider buying a new a brand new van.

Thats what I did but the new van is now nearly 5 years old , but only done 25000 miles , but gets a hard life fully loaded everyday .

Davit · Aug 31, 2019

Iron Giant said:
then I went back over with the van, then I drove past the Mitsubishi dealership today and a brand new L200 warrior in a very nice dark grey ?, me always thinking about a new truck

I know the exact feeling with the burnt orange Ford Ranger Wildtraks they always have parked up at a jaunty angle, stop tempting me...

Iron Giant · Sep 1, 2019

Davit said:
I know the exact feeling with the burnt orange Ford Ranger Wildtraks they always have parked up at a jaunty angle, stop tempting me...

? It doesn't matter what angle they are parked at , every time I pass one I wish I hadn't got rid of my L200, I have to admit though I wouldn't get rid of my van, as a van is more practical over all.

P4dstar · Sep 1, 2019

Iron Giant said:
? It doesn't matter what angle they are parked at , every time I pass one I wish I hadn't got rid of my L200, I have to admit though I wouldn't get rid of my van, as a van is more practical over all.

I wanted both, tried to persuade the wife she would love driving a Ranger with a system installed ''just in case'' ?.... She did not agree ?

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