Comments for Karl's Random Rambling.

Comment on Argh. So much to do.. by Des

Des — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:53:50 +0000

Brilliantly wrote,your piece on how to fix the flashing” S ” did exactly as you explained,sorted out my problem straight the way.This method worked on my 3.0 V6 Sintra 1999.A car i was about to give up on.Just wanted to say a big THANKYOU.
Kind regards
Des

Comment on Argh. So much to do.. by Bradshaw64

Bradshaw64 — Sat, 29 May 2010 14:32:53 +0000

Just used your fix for the Astra AF13 selector switch. Double winner!, it also fixed a weird power drop during manual upchanges I had learned to live with. Another old car saved!

Comment on An Ode to Stupidity by Mumblies

Mumblies — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Excellent! there I was thinking it was just Jem that did ‘pomes’
:o)

Comment on Wow..change time.. by Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:44:37 +0000

Burping, changing, feeding, washing…it’s all good. Even when she won’t settle and we’re up to 5am, even when she’s giving the lungs a good workout, it’s not so bad……..and how is Isabel??

Seriously congratulations to you both. Well done, dont stop !!!

Comment on Argh. So much to do.. by khanh

khanh — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:52:30 +0000

I too read your guide on the “Vauhall auto gearbox selector switch fix”. The guide help me fixed my girlfriends 98 Holden Astra. The main problem was a malfunctioned spring in the switch. A few suggestions for updating the guide: 1) show picture of switch connector plug with the red thing pulled out 2) easier to just partially open up the switch like a clam shell to clean it than to completely open it up 3) easier to use spray can to degrease/grease switch.

Comment on I feel accomplished. by Mumblies

Mumblies — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:00:45 +0000

Big ‘n’ Queer…..love it Karl love it :)
What happened to July’s blog then?
If you get bored tinkering with your astra, you can always tinker with my half an astra ;)

Comment on Argh. So much to do.. by mike

mike — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:40:31 +0000

Just one last question. I can only see a spray grease advertised at Maplins. Was it one of these you used? There is a white spray grease and a silicone one. But as far as I can see, these are the only ones. I could really do with knowing, as I don’t want to stick the wrong type in and have switch contacts shorting after the grease burns!

Comment on Argh. So much to do.. by mike

mike — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:13 +0000

I read your repair guide on Vauhall auto gearbox selector switches. Hugz mate, that’s exactly the fault I’ve got and the local dealer wanted about £400 to fit a new one. I paid £300 for the car which has done ~69,000 miles, and is otherwise in fairly good nick. Thanks again. Mike

Comment on I LOL’d.. by Russell

Russell — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:01:50 +0000

Just ignore it the whole time is one of most amazing times you two will go through (even if Jem at time thinks differently).

Also depending on cravings you get to see lot of all night petrol stations what more could you ask for ;)

Russ

Comment on I LOL’d.. by Jem

Jem — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:53:55 +0000

It’s ok, when I’m fat you’ll just have to take me from behind instead :P