Hello one and all. Long time no see. I know that I said I would put a pictire of my life drawing... drawings up, but I haven't taken a photo yet. Sorry. And just to clear the issue up - no, I wasn't the model. There is such a things a public health you know - no one wants to see me naked.
As you know, many events happen in my life. Many of those events get discarded away because they are very dull. Take today for example, Mum and I went looking around the local charity shops. We didn't really buy anything, we just like to have a nose at what people are throwing out. Anyways, some events happen that are really blog worthy - and you may have even read about some of them. On rare ocassions, there are things that happen that would make for great reading, and proove what a pathetic life I lead, whilst giving everyone a good laugh, but can't be written about for one reason or another.
This has happened once again. It would make for great reading. Unfortunatly, you'll just have to imagine what it is, because I am a decent gent, that knows when to be discreet. Sorry about that.
On the other hand, I am going to write something very rare - Ernie has yet another problem. I'm gutted - in the space of three months, Ernie's near spotless reliability record has been slashed. This current problem doesn't really count though, because he still works. My engine won't idle (take that to mean what you will) unless the choke is fully out (that's right - an old-school manual choke hath Ernie...). I have no idea what is going on. It's a little like the engine is getting bored - whenever I take my foot off the accelerator, the engine decides to sleep.
Whilst I was driving today, it occurred what is going on. Ernie's engine has developed ADHD. When it's not doing something, it get's bored and does something else. I seeked advice from my Spanish technical advisor (Mr. Haynes Manwell), but ADHD isn't a common problem in engines. If you have any ideas, put your answers on a postcard please.
On a final positive note though, I did discover that the winderful garage that is W. Jones and Sons of Bognor (a.k.a. the miracle workers) have kept stamping my service book. It's rare to find a car as old as Ernie with the original owner's manual, original stereo manual, and service book. But I have a complete sevice book! That's right, Ernie has a Full Service History (FSH). However, the book is nearly full now. I am thinking of writing to Ford, explaining that I have completed my service book. Could I know please have a new one?
My dad suggested that there might be a prize for completing the stamp book. I'm hoping that it's a Transit van!
Goodnight.
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Given that the venerable gent has a carb rather then wizzy fuel injection my guess would be a blocked idle jet or an air leak into the carb. Do I get a prize if I am right?
Yo Andy!
My old escort had that, I canny remember what my dad said it was but I will find out for you ^^
Hugs,
B xx
Andy Andy, Over a month and no post :( I am deeply disapointed. When will I get to hear of your latest antics? x
I found your blog quite by accident- you are hilarious. :) thanks for the laugh
sounds like you have a major vacuum leak...which makes the engine run lean or not at all unless you choke it fully. Take a can of carb cleaner and spray it around and wait for the idle to rise and see if you can pinpoint the leak.. most likely a hose came loose. Cheers, Ryan. Rebecca's husband
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