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![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13131 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 ![]() ![]() |
I hope I don't have either one, I don't want to go down My brothers path, I want to out live Him into My 80's. Life expectancy calculator |
![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 29 Jun 99 Posts: 11447 Credit: 29,581,041 RAC: 66 ![]() ![]() |
I hope I don't have either one, I don't want to go down My brothers path, I want to out live Him into My 80's. Angelia, I must be dead, your calculator said I should be dead at age 66 and I'm 72 and in pretty good health except for arthritis, which really sucks. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13131 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 ![]() ![]() |
Angelia, I must be dead, your calculator said I should be dead at age 66 and I'm 72 and in pretty good health except for arthritis, which really sucks. It seems that I'm going to out-live Ol' Pookers by more than ten years, but then again don't believe everything you read on the internet! There were no questions on this calculator about family cancer history. My family members on both sides are quite cancer-prone. |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Emphysema would explain a lot - the shortness of breath, the continued exhaustion, the coughing and is certainly "life limiting". Living in a former coal mining area I see people (men mostly) who have emphysema, and have had it for many years. However there are more factors in life that impact on our life expectancy, physical and mental health, wealth, diet, weight, family and so on. I just ran a number of calculators on my own life expectancy and got answers ranging from "dead four years ago" to "another 30 years to go" so take care when answering the questions and interpreting the results... Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 26 May 99 Posts: 9958 Credit: 103,452,613 RAC: 328 ![]() ![]() |
Vic. I sat in a doctors office as he told me I almost certainly had a cancerous growth on my thyroid. He the proceeded to describe the operation I would need and the quite scary consequences. I spent several weeks worried sick After I had the operation I was seen by another more pleasant doctor who said that it wasn't cancerous after all. Wait for results and try not to worry too much. |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 4 Mar 10 Posts: 1854 Credit: 2,258,721 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Best not to dwell and ALWAYS get 2nd or 3rd opinion... |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
and panic if people come through the door with a "sack truck and belt" to move one straight into theatre..... (second thoughts, if that happens you haven't got time to panic, just take a deep breath...) Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
Sir Rodney Ffing ![]() Send message Joined: 17 Oct 15 Posts: 92 Credit: 209,637 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I hope I don't have either one, I don't want to go down My brothers path, I want to out live Him into My 80's.Your hopes echo mine, sir. Not pleasant news. My sympathies. |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Before rushing out to spend money or even trying to jack it up (we don't want you to hurt yourself), have a look at the wear patterns on all four wheels, They should be uniform across each wheel, with no obvious wear on either the inside or outside edge. you only need to do this on the bit of the tyre you can see. If there is inside or outside edge wear, look at the "shape" of the wear pattern as that can tell a lot about what the potential problem is. It is highly unlikely that miss-alignment would be caused by a blow-out. The other possibles are, wheel bearings worn out (they don't always make graunching noises when they go) - now that may be "helped along the way" by a blow-out, but they would have to be nearing the end of their life for that to kick in; bent suspension arm, worn out suspension bushes, damaged strut (old age and decrepitness is high on the list of suspects there), damage to the actual frame of the car, and so the list continues. Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Certainly sounds like a massive alignment issue - toe out and/or incorrect camber, but then collapsed wheel bearings can end up with the same wear pattern. I would look at getting a proper "four wheel" alignment check done as that will make sure the whole car is square and true. Whenever changing struts it is vital to do an alignment check, just in case something else has been disturbed. If he did not even do a basic "string and gum" check then I wouldn't trust him not to have damaged the new wheel bearings :-( A string and gum check is so easy - park the car close and parallel to a wall - measure the gap at mid height between the "front" and "back of the back tyre, repeat for the front tyre on that side - the difference between the two pairs of measurements should be the same. Repeat on the other side. Adjust the tracking to suit, this will get it close enough to be able to drive to a proper tracking place and do the job correctly. Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
If possible, put the wrench onto the nut, with the bar pointing down at about 45 degrees, now lower the car gently so putting the car's weight on the end of the wrench (make sure you've got it on the right way round so it will undo the nut....) Following your earlier description of seeing the steel cord from the tyre I'm not surprised at it not holding air :-( Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Lumps of wood, brick or stone can be used under the end of the bar - that way you are only doing the jack, and the car's weight is doing the work... Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Given for future reference. Another tip is don't try and pull up on the wrench but push down - less likely to pull muscles or injure joints. Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
moomin ![]() Send message Joined: 21 Oct 17 Posts: 6204 Credit: 38,420 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I've got a question, I do need to replace a tire for sure, I can get one and a 20" tire iron in florescent GREEN that can be used w/a 19mm lug, which is what My car uses, the total amount is $65.53 from Amazon, and I do have $75.00 there that can't be used elsewhere, should I spring for them?To match the police outfit of course. ![]() |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Vic, Sorry I was in bed when you asked your question about those "spider lug wrenches" - the best are good, but the vast majority aren't worth the money, so, please, try and cancel that bit of the order. I would expect to pay >$100 for a good one, but the few dollars you spend on a cheap one that's been painted a pretty colour is just asking for trouble when you try to use it - the welds break all too easily, and you can end up doing a face plant. It is much better to look for a "man sized" version of the one you've already got (why, oh why do car manufacturers give out such small tools....) Tyre rubbing on the strut due to alignment issues??? Wrong wheel offeset is not alignment issue, its a wrong wheel, and the sidewall will wear away in only a few miles, so don't even risk it. NEVER EVER DRIVE with a tyre rubbing on anything - that is in effect setting out on a journey with the intent on having an accident. With all these tyre & suspension woes its about time you stopped and thought about getting your car properly looked at - it may cost a few dollars, but it could well save you many times what you spend. So forget getting any more computer bits until after fixing your car. Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 ![]() ![]() |
I've found that when they use an air wrench to put your tires back on , Its very hard to get them off by hand. I just position the cheap ass wrench they give you with cars now days, To stomp on them with your foot. And I do mean stomp. If your tire is rubbing against what ever it is. It wont last untill you get that problem fixed. ![]() Old James |
Iona ![]() Send message Joined: 12 Jul 07 Posts: 790 Credit: 22,438,118 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Maybe you need one of these and a 19 mm socket....very similar to what I keep in the boot (trunk, to you). Don't take life too seriously, as you'll never come out of it alive! |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
That would certainly do the job, but probably not as well as my 36" bar.... The socket should be a 6-point one not the more common 12-point. They tend to be a bit more expensive when bought singly, but bought as a set of 4-6 they can become cheaper (such is the wonderful world of tool pricing) - this set looks to be a "sensible" idea https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719K6D4F/ref=psdc_15709141_t2_B01N17CK76 Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
Iona ![]() Send message Joined: 12 Jul 07 Posts: 790 Credit: 22,438,118 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I've also got two pieces of thick-walled steel tube that fit inside each-other, totalling about 4' (with an 'overlap' of about 6"), if extra leverage is needed. As to sockets, I actually use a 'deep impact' socket from a set for pneumatic tools.......just like the ones they use to tighten the wheel nuts! I know, overkill! There are also these, which are quite handy and work quite well for most people. Don't take life too seriously, as you'll never come out of it alive! |
rob smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22676 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 ![]() ![]() |
Ahhh - the good old bit of scaff pole comes to the rescue..... Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
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