Hello and what a useful forum this is. I have both asked for and given advice from time to time. Now that the 'old-time' mechanics are mostly retired, its Minor owners who can best help with info and advice.
However, I have noticed a number of threads which stop inexplicably before the issue is resolved. It would be helpful to us all if the stories reached a conclusion so we know exactly what caused the original problem and how it was fixed. That way we can all learn more about keeping these cars on the road.
Many thanks,
Pete
Well indeed - sometimes folks ask a question and get answer(s) suggesting how to resolve the problem......then they either don't agree/or are just not up to carrying out the suggested repair - and take the problem to a 'garage' (God help them...) and then don't bother to come back to report a conclusion. Not much we can do about that- but you can always PM them to ask if it worked/have they any suggestions if it will help with your own problem. But these are the exceptions - most folks on here are 'regulars' and are only too happy to come back and report how they resolved (or not) the problem. I do believe though that some think the forum is a 'paid for' service where they are entitled to get prompt answers from 'experts' to their problems - because of their MMOC membership subscriptions - and become quite 'shirty' when the reply perhaps doesn't come quickly enough or suit their opinion. Again - these are very much in the exception. Some people of course are only on here to flog spares from broken up cars at high prices, they never offer help or advice to anyone with a question or problem, and have even been known to get quite upset when the prices are questioned !!! I suggest noting the number of 'posts' listed against such persons and then use your own judgement and common sense.
I guess so Roy. Can't really add any more to that, except to repeat my request for car problem stories to have a concluding chapter.Even if ones own car is going well, it is interesting and informative to learn how other owners resolve their issues. You never know when a similar issue may affect your own Minor!
bmcecosse wrote: I do believe though that some think the forum is a 'paid for' service
It is a 'paid for' service Roy, as the running & upkeep are paid for out of Club member's subscriptions, although the moderators all provide many hours of their time for free to keep the messageboard running effectively. I've not been aware of anyone taking the view that the forum is here to provide 'expert' knowledge - it's just a great resource for Minor owners, or those who might be thinking of getting one. The majority of car clubs have 'members only' forums but helpful input and advice from non-club members such as yourself is welcomed here. As can be seen from the 'plea for tolerance' thread, some members are upset by the responses they receive and choose not to post here again, which could account for why they don't respond with a 'conclusion', but hopefully everyone has taken on board that point. Providing everyone tries to keep this a friendly and helpful place for all, whether they have years of knowledge or are just beginners, it will continue to attract lots of new members.
I second the lack of conclusions to problems. I am still waiting to hear how the chap trying to fit glove boxes into a 1963 dual personality got on as I have this job to do later this year and wondered if he found any problems (you have to cut the trim to suit).
It's a car that was built during a change from one series to the next. The car industry was very tight then and they would use parts on the newer car from the older series to use them up hence dual personality. Mine is a 1963 with a 1098 engine but has the clap hands wipers and several other bits from the 948 engined car made previously including a dashboard with pull switches.
I do endevour to put a conclusion/result in the threads I start, as I believe it is good we all share our experiences. This forum is always my first port of call for help and I think it is only fair on the people who have offerred their services.
If there are any of mine I haven't concluded, please let me know. I will finish them. The old mog has been a fantastic enjoyful learning curve for me.
Long may this forum continue to do what it is good at, helping us "non mechanics" become poseurs with a spanner in the eyes of our better halfs.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
amgrave wrote:I second the lack of conclusions to problems. I am still waiting to hear how the chap trying to fit glove boxes into a 1963 dual personality got on as I have this job to do later this year and wondered if he found any problems
That's probably a reason for some lack of 'conclusions' - you find one problem then another more important problem crops up so you don't get round to fixing the first problem for a while. By the time you do you've forgotten you posted about it in the first place!
I did say the 'paid for' people were much in the exception- but I have come across it. If you type in Google for 'help with a modern car problem' or similar - it will come back with something like '7 mechanics are waiting to help you' - theses of course are 'paid for services ' and you have to pay up to hear their snippet of advice......good or useless - never tried it. Of course the MMOC pays to run the website, and Mods efforts are very necessary and very well executed - and I'm sure all users are extremely grateful for their time efforts and input. I'm not a 'Clubby' person - so I'm not a member of any clubs. If my input is not wanted (and it too is freely given,takes up a good bit of my time, and all given in good faith and to the best of my past knowledge/memory) then just let me know, and i'll drop out.
Louise has said that your advice is welcome, so don't know why you offered to drop out! -----and yes it takes your time but you must get some pleasure from posting. I think you hold the record!! You probably have a reason for not being a member of the mmoc but it is clear that it's not being held against you Roy. We can still have a bit of run here as well, from time to time!
bmcecosse wrote:I did say the 'paid for' people were much in the exception- but I have come across it. If you type in Google for 'help with a modern car problem' or similar - it will come back with something like '7 mechanics are waiting to help you' - theses of course are 'paid for services ' and you have to pay up to hear their snippet of advice......good or useless - never tried it. Of course the MMOC pays to run the website, and Mods efforts are very necessary and very well executed - and I'm sure all users are extremely grateful for their time efforts and input. I'm not a 'Clubby' person - so I'm not a member of any clubs. If my input is not wanted (and it too is freely given,takes up a good bit of my time, and all given in good faith and to the best of my past knowledge/memory) then just let me know, and i'll drop out.
Being a drop outs no good, all that cannabis, long unkempt hair, then theres all that shenanigins with members of the opposite sex, living in tepees, never washing, loud music, festivals, flared trousers, kipper ties and flowery spoon collared shirts, are you sure you want to drop out Roy?
A friend of ours had MS. Her GP advised using cannabis. She found it very helpful. Don't think that the NHS paid but the GP practice pointed her in the right direction to find a 'reputable' supplier.
All a bit discreet of course.
to their problems - because of their MMOC membership subscriptions - and become quite 'shirty' when the reply perhaps doesn't come quickly enough or suit their opinion. Again - these are very much in the exception. Some people of course are only on here to flog spares from broken up cars at high prices, they never offer help or advice to anyone with a question or problem, and have even been known to get quite upset when the prices are questioned !!! I suggest noting the number of 'posts' listed against such persons and then use your own judgement and common sense.
