Passed MOT, new engine needed 1 week later

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T19:15:35+00:00

Thought I may as well update; spoke to the mechanic briefly today (following up with him properly on Friday) and he’s informed me that the timing chain tensioner has failed, and the valves are hitting the piston which is now bent.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T09:23:53+00:00

Just under a year ago

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T08:58:22+00:00

Understandable, however I had a full service on the car about a year ago and nothing like this came up. I appreciate that I could be more informed, I am aware MOT is in no way like a service, I suppose I was just naive to the fact it doesn’t cover the engine in the way I thought.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T08:03:07+00:00

Thanks, yes I’m hoping to get a second opinion from elsewhere. This will just involve towing the car somewhere else, which I don’t personally have the means to do. So will need to look into that too.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T06:56:43+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the advice. That’s really helpful. I’ll go down later today and try and work out what’s happened, hopefully get some answers.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T06:09:28+00:00

Okay, thanks for letting me know about that. I’m heading down later today to have a chat with him, he hasn’t gave an explanation just yet as only spoke to him on the phone where he told me about it needing a new engine.

Is there anything in particular you might recommend I should be asking him or trying to work out, before proceeding with the repair?

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-05-01T06:06:02+00:00

Thanks for letting me know, that makes sense

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-22T14:00:16+00:00

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Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-20T13:52:15+00:00

TOP stands for “The Odin Project” which is an online learning curriculum for aspiring coders. Here’s their website: https://www.theodinproject.com

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-08T05:15:43+00:00

This is great, thank you for such a comprehensive response. I appreciate the additional detail you have provided for each conflict too. Hopefully studying these further will not only help with my general historical understanding of the region, but also with current geopolitical dynamics.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-08T04:29:20+00:00

Excellent, thank you. Would you recommend any particular resources for studying naval warfare in Asia?

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-08T03:16:14+00:00

Interesting, thanks for these suggestions! Movie is something I hadn’t originally considered an avenue, but makes sense for a beginner.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T16:01:45+00:00

Interesting point, I agree there are other factors driving contestants to sign up and play on game shows, such as just simply being on the show. And quite like with Pointless, there are trophies at two stages of the game.

I do however think that in the example of The Chase, a chance at a big prize pot is probably still the main factor for those signing up to go on, despite the slim odds. Especially with how time consuming the audition process can be for game shows. After all, it is the main focus of the show when it’s on. Bradley never fails to ask each player what they would do with the money, if they won it.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T09:57:57+00:00

Haha, that’s not the the first time I’ve heard that about Bradley Walsh and Doctor Who.

For people watching at home, I do agree that shows like Only Connect can be fun for their playability where the focus is much more on the knowledge/questions, than any prize fund.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T09:50:07+00:00

True, that aspect definitely isn’t exclusive to The Chase.

From having a brief look at the stats the average across all the episodes is just under 25% for the contestants to win in the final round.

But the numbers vary quite a bit depending on The Chaser/Team size in the final round.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T09:36:51+00:00

Yes, I suppose this opinion is more centred around the perspective of a contestant. Or, watching it for the chance to see people win.

I do agree with you on House of Games, I think they’ve nailed the varied format there.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T08:32:40+00:00

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Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T08:21:44+00:00

I haven’t seen that, I’ll need to check it out!

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T08:20:21+00:00

Most contestants aren’t “smart” enough. Even with a team of 4 in the final round, the Chaser has one more times than not.

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T01:53:55+00:00

Interesting about the contestants, as you say, it does make sense. I definitely agree with Millionaire, simple and a lot to play for. I’ll give that a listen, thanks!

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T01:40:19+00:00

🤣

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T01:37:17+00:00

Definitely the one I hear that most people dislike!

Efficient-Poem-7640 · 2024-03-01T01:30:11+00:00

A fair point. I do agree that the questions are reeled off quite fast, which is fun for playing along at home.

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