Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[RED-DOG]

While revving van heater hot, but while idling van heater cold. Engine temp constant and normal.

My guess - Slipping impeller.

Will investigate when I get home.

You will no doubt be thrilled to hear that my impeller is fine, the problem was caused by a dearth of coolant in my header tank.

I must confess, I haven't checked it in a coon's age. (Well you don't these days, do you?)

[david3103]

While revving van heater hot, but while idling van heater cold. Engine temp constant and normal.

My guess - Slipping impeller.

Will investigate when I get home.

You will no doubt be thrilled to hear that my impeller is fine, the problem was caused by a dearth of coolant in my header tank.

I must confess, I haven't checked it in a coon's age. (Well you don't these days, do you?)

are you allowed to say that?

[RED-DOG]

While revving van heater hot, but while idling van heater cold. Engine temp constant and normal.

My guess - Slipping impeller.

Will investigate when I get home.

You will no doubt be thrilled to hear that my impeller is fine, the problem was caused by a dearth of coolant in my header tank.

I must confess, I haven't checked it in a coon's age. (Well you don't these days, do you?)

are you allowed to say that?

Hi David. Nice of you to visit me in my new home.


The term actually refers to raccoons. The expression "in a coon's age" dates to the early 1800s, and to the folk belief that raccoons are long-lived.

 "References differ, but a wild individual raccoon might live up to 5 to 7 years (average survival being much lower, though, probably 2-3 years), and in captivity they can live up to 14-17 years. So their lifespan is comparable to that of a dog."

In the early 1800s, it's doubtful if anyone knew how long raccoons actually lived, and two to three years in the wild is not really very long. But raccoon fur is hardy and reasonably durable, which might have given rise to the belief of longevity.

Sorce - The Straight Dope. (Yes, I'm allowed to say Dope."

[kinboshi]

Are you allowed to say 'Straight'? 

[RED-DOG]

The BBC broadcast this episode of CBeebies yesterday.


Oops!

[bobAlike]

That's just brilliant

[david3103]

While revving van heater hot, but while idling van heater cold. Engine temp constant and normal.

My guess - Slipping impeller.

Will investigate when I get home.

You will no doubt be thrilled to hear that my impeller is fine, the problem was caused by a dearth of coolant in my header tank.

I must confess, I haven't checked it in a coon's age. (Well you don't these days, do you?)

are you allowed to say that?

Hi David. Nice of you to visit me in my new home.


The term actually refers to raccoons. The expression "in a coon's age" dates to the early 1800s, and to the folk belief that raccoons are long-lived.

 "References differ, but a wild individual raccoon might live up to 5 to 7 years (average survival being much lower, though, probably 2-3 years), and in captivity they can live up to 14-17 years. So their lifespan is comparable to that of a dog."

In the early 1800s, it's doubtful if anyone knew how long raccoons actually lived, and two to three years in the wild is not really very long. But raccoon fur is hardy and reasonably durable, which might have given rise to the belief of longevity.

Sorce - The Straight Dope. (Yes, I'm allowed to say Dope."

You can run, but you can't hide

I kind of knew that stuff, assumed it was a reference to raccoons, but it still looks wrong somehow.

[atdc21]

Hi RED, if your coolant has gone down that much you should check make sure you have no external leaks, modern vehicles need to be topped up vary rarely without reason, the anti freeze will evaporate a little over time, but minute amounts, how old and what is your van?

[atdc21]

suppose theres a chance its the 55 plate astra in the photo 

[RED-DOG]

Hi RED, if your coolant has gone down that much you should check make sure you have no external leaks, modern vehicles need to be topped up vary rarely without reason, the anti freeze will evaporate a little over time, but minute amounts, how old and what is your van?

Thanks for that.

Losing coolant is always a bit sus, but I've done all the obvious checks, (Rad is holding pressure and there's no water in the oil).

I think in this case, like air from tires, it just vanished over a long period.

I will be keeping my eye on it though.

[EvilPie]

The BBC broadcast this episode of CBeebies yesterday.


Oops!

Did they really air this or is it a spoof someone's made?

Either way it's amazing

[RED-DOG]

It's true Matt.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21108337

[EvilPie]

Incredible

[celtic]

I've always thought there is something wrong about max, from the tweenies.

[smashedagain]

I've always thought there is something wrong about max, from the tweenies.

lol. Defo a wrong unl