Extremely frustrating day with car. Not inconsiderable trouble with severe lack of power. Landrover just not keen to accelerate. Reason is soon clear - a missing bolt total value perhaps 20 pence which holds a thingie onto the turbocharger that operates the wazzitcalled that dumps the pressure into the exhaust - nice clear technical language there I think (I'm sure there's now an honorary degree in automotive engineering with my name on it for this accurate description). So duly called local landrover spares people - out having a Christmas holiday call back in 2006, then call Woodford Land Rover - left on hold whilst Barry from spares finishes reading last week's Hello magazine. In desperation then call a certain spares dealer in Cannock - no they can't tell me the part number, they can't find it on the diagram - how about a new turbo? How about coming down here so I can get you prepared for a new set of teeth Harry - you smarmy midlands bastard! (I've obviously interrupted him reading last week's Hello Magazine)Finally call turbo repairers in Harlow - what you need is a bolt this size and with this sort of head - should be able to get it from any bolt shop. What a nice man - called James (therefore doesn't read Hello)
So merrily trot off to local branch of Bolts 'R' Us only to find out that they are shut - so Barry, Harry and Garry can all catch up on reading last week's Hello magazine. So go back to DarkAdaptedEye Towers and rummage through second-hand bolt collection - it's a guy thing - one day I might have a shed of my very own to keep screws, bolts, nails and a spare fuel pump for a car I never ever owned (just like my dear old dad does) because it might be useful one day. Find bolt that will almost fit and fit it thus giving the neighbours somethnig to talk about - upside down bloke in engine compartment of landrover holding torch between teeth and intermittently swearing and cursing.
I've done a bit of product placement here - not too obvious I feel. Any chance of sponsorship Missus Hello Magazine?
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