James Wilson

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The Pitstop

For the motormouth in you! (mechanics.stackexchange.com)

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:16

As the part they sent superseded the original regardless if it fits or not.

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:14

By wrong part they didn’t accidentally send the wrong item but told me if it doesnt fit go to a breakers for the original.

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:11

any case should I tell them they should not be selling it as it doesn’t fit or will they just not give a damn/tell me to write to head office or something? Thanks

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:10

Any case should I tell th

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:06

It cost me near £30 I wanted to take it back for a refund. I just wanted to ask do you think I am wasting my time and petrol going to them as they will notice and blame the chip on me or is it should I go and say it was already like that/is there a chance I’d get a refund?

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:03

Hi guys. This oil filler cap I bought from Honda was the wrong item. Besides the fact that I tried to tighten it unused. I did manage to get it off. However if you look closely at the bottom of the screw part there is a small chip. This could have been there before purchase or I could have done it.

James Wilson

Oct 4, 2021 22:01

James Wilson

Jun 16, 2021 03:09

if your not in london or beyond know that likely it will be coming to s city near u 2.

James Wilson

Jun 16, 2021 03:08

Guys, regarding the ulez which is being extended to Greater London in October then further beyond after that. Besides an engine swap or paying the charge or relocating, can u think of any other way(even a scam lol) with which to work around it?

James Wilson

Sep 26, 2020 10:09

Sorry, I meant if it’s worth investing £50 more on a battery? My cheapest option is a £60 lion and bosh is the more at just over £100. Will it make any real difference which I buy? Hope u can answer. Thanks

James Wilson

Sep 26, 2020 10:07

Hi guys. About to guy a new battery. Just wanted to know if it’s worth investing £50 more in say a Bosch battery over what my cheapest option which

James Wilson

Sep 22, 2020 01:41

My cars are 40-60 amps so I think this is about right. I guess I can leave it in overnight and when it’s fully powered it will switch itself off or is that not the case and if I don’t do it it will daMage the battery? Thanks

James Wilson

Sep 22, 2020 01:39

Will this do the job or is there a catch that it doesn’t cost over £50

James Wilson

Sep 22, 2020 01:38

eurocarparts.com/p/…

James Wilson

Sep 22, 2020 01:38

Hi guys. I’m need to get a battery charger for a dead battery. I’m noticing they are not so expensive such as this one here:

James Wilson

Sep 17, 2020 15:54

Headlights, bonnet, wing, front n rear bumper. Wheels, Door, mostly body parts. Am however hoping I can go in and buy them for next to nothing rather than buy on eBay which will add up I’m sure. CAr is worth £400 so don’t wanna be spending.

James Wilson

Sep 16, 2020 12:14

Hi guys. I need a number of parts for my car(hyundaibcoupe 2.0 2006). I could source them on eBay etc but I’m wondering if there’s a car salvage I can go to where they allow you to dismantle the parts yourself and take them at an even cheaper price. Is this a common or easy to find thing or do I am better if searching for already broken parts at salvages and on eBay etc? Thanks.

James Wilson

Jun 1, 2020 22:47

Hi guys. Quick question if I don’t mind. I'm looking at buying a car pegeout 807 which according to the MOT history had a minor gear box oil leak which was corrected immediately after the MOT failed.

The car did 4077 mile in that year. I'm thinking perhaps the oil could have leaked out at slow pace and then been driven around with no gear box oil for say 2000 miles.

If so would this cause any issues or is it unlikely any significant amount of oil drained out. The car is an auto how can I know if the gearbox was affected? Provided there are no noises should I assume all is well and just …

James Wilson

Mar 10, 2019 13:04

James Wilson

Mar 10, 2019 13:03

it contained this picture in it :

James Wilson

Mar 10, 2019 13:02

hello guys. i have just posted a question in the last 40 moinutes or so. I cannot see it in my activity, does that mean its waiting to get approved or have I just not posted it?

James Wilson

Oct 8, 2018 02:06

Anyway I'll see how they react but I suspected this is one job they should not have messed up, and if I have to deal with a gasket now, like you say it is largely due to their negligence.

James Wilson

Oct 8, 2018 02:03

@Myself while I know there was definitely a leak, I don't know if it was due to a hole in the radiator, however they told me there was. It is one of the more trusted garages local to me, friend recommended it and they're usually booked up so I took their word for it. When I said second chance I meant should I use them again because you seem to be thinking the same thing as me - this is incompetence of the highest level.

James Wilson

Oct 7, 2018 12:34

If you don't mind, please advise. Thanks.

James Wilson

Oct 7, 2018 12:33

obviously i should wait to find cause, but I think I saw water leaking from the same place it was last time - under radiator area and connect hose. I didn't ask on site because this answers would probably be considered opinion based.

James Wilson

Oct 7, 2018 12:30

Anyway my question is, is this something that I should forgive since a poor radiator not finding the original(must have been large leak)or poor installation is something mechanics get wrong as human error. Or should I not forgive it since how could someone come to you with a leaking radiator, you then put a new one in and the guys coolant is gone next day too with potential head gasket failure.

James Wilson

Oct 7, 2018 12:26

Hi Guys, I had my car overheat due to leak(hole in radiator). Garage put new radiator in, i drove it for an hour but the next day it overheated again due to coolant disappearing. can't see from where but im guessing its loose hose and may even be radiator issue. basically it seems garage didnt find original leaks or did a bad job on the new install. I may/may not have a bad head gasket now.

James Wilson

Oct 3, 2018 11:51

yeah, i've already promised myself i will never buy another lowered car again, i've found that the main issue is speed humps constantly scraping my exhaust and the anxiety of going over humps is just not worth it. Do pot holes tend to be very deep where you're from, i'm in the city and pot holes don't tend to be that deep.

James Wilson

Oct 3, 2018 10:16

is it really beyond repair and so i should just superglue it temporarily or replace it, do body shops not have a way of fixing it, wouldn't they weld it together or something? thanks

James Wilson

Oct 3, 2018 10:15

hi guys, i asked this question and only got one comment response: mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/59413/…

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James Wilson

Jan 17, 2019 19:50

Does the sauce you recommended get absorbed by the pasta or just stay on the surface?

The Frying Pan

Sometimes hot, always heavy. (cooking.stackexchange.com)

James Wilson

Feb 9, 2018 18:17

oh ok

James Wilson

Feb 9, 2018 18:15

does anyone know if this only applies to insoluble fiber or both fibers. I imagine, unlike nsoluble fiber, if soluble fiber is boiled or steamed, it will be affected by the water?

James Wilson

Feb 9, 2018 18:13

hi guys, i recently asked this question cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/87412/…

James Wilson

Feb 5, 2018 23:46

hi guys, is 'Hydrogenated Soybean Oil' a trans fat/partially hydrogenated?

James Wilson

Oct 15, 2017 20:19

ok, thanks

James Wilson

Oct 15, 2017 19:50

i need the fat to stay there but would prefer if water evaporates out at the moment im just getting a little bit of liquid when grilling. please help.

James Wilson

Oct 15, 2017 19:49

hi guys, can anyone help with this question: cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/84999/…

James Wilson

Sep 21, 2017 23:24

ah thanks for detailed answer, very clear now. Thanks a bunch.

James Wilson

Sep 20, 2017 23:55

hi guys. i was searching for the saturated fat content of mackerel and google said 7g in 100g. This isnt consistent with other nutrition data i'm looking at which show 3g in 100g. If you don't mind me asking, do you think that maybe a mistake they put the 7g? I dont remember seeing much saturated fat in mackerel. thanks

James Wilson

Aug 26, 2017 14:37

hi guys. just wanted to ask, when you broil say lamb chops, all the fat comes out and drips onto the foil underneath the skillet. I dont believe anybody eats this oil generally speaking. Do you know if and why there is anything wrong with eating this oil?

James Wilson

Apr 20, 2017 14:08

not at all, i m asking for help, but i find most here are willing to

James Wilson

Apr 20, 2017 14:06

@JourneymanGeek sorry i dont understand

James Wilson

Apr 20, 2017 14:06

@JourneymanGeek i looked at thermometers but i considered that whitebait was too small to get get accurte thermometer readings

James Wilson

Apr 20, 2017 14:05

even so i understand over 55 is overcooked

James Wilson

Apr 20, 2017 14:04

but the way you put it, i should stop at 55c, no need to go to 60

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James Wilson

Feb 4, 2018 16:36

sorry guys, i just realised i put this in a completely inappropriate room, i thought it was frying pan.

James Wilson

Feb 2, 2018 19:03

sorry, i meant 'does not apply to soluble fiber and so...'

James Wilson

Feb 2, 2018 18:56

if i may ask, does the answer apply to both soluble and insoluble fiber? i imagine since the definition of soluble is to dissolve in water, perhaps it does not apply to insoluble fiber and so when foods are boiled or steamed, much of the soluble fiber leaks out into the liquid? thanks

James Wilson

Feb 2, 2018 18:55

hi guys. i recently asked this question: cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/87412/…