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mugz   08-19-2008 at 03:45:04 PM

I feel bloody stupid right now. Particularly given the nice long list of certificates, diplomas, and degrees I have.

So by now we all know I drive a '91 Audi 500SE (a.k.a. 5000/200/C3). Recently I serviced the car. New filters, new plugs, new oil, new coolant, and a new fuel pump.

After driving around for about two days, the car died. As if the tank's empty. According to the gauge there's still half a tank of fuel left, so it can't be that. So I get out the Haynes manual (with it's little checklists) and get started.

Spent a while troubleshooting this, poking that, prodding something else that goes 'boing', deciding it might be a good idea to overhaul the fuel injection system, and generally swearing due to not being too mobile thanks to this #$^@ing leg... and the car still won't start.

Anyone have any ideas yet?

Spoiler :

So last night I work my way back to the (brand new) fuel pump, open it's compartment, look into the tank, and promptly went into a state of catatonia while my brain tried to decide whether it wanted to make me collapse in laughter or beat myself to a pulp.

The fuel gauge sender unit had gotten hung up on one of the pipes, which is why it went down to half and got stuck. The tank was empty. Completely. Just a small puddle directly under the pump.



If I didn't find this so funny I'd want to seriously maim myself for being so idiotic...

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BigMac   08-19-2008 at 03:56:05 PM
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O go on, and maim yourself for a change...


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Flakes   08-19-2008 at 03:56:35 PM
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you collapse in laughter then we will do the beating to a pulp... :lol:

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gomerpile   08-19-2008 at 03:57:01 PM
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we had a problem with the race car a month or so ago, we blew a moter in the 4 banger stock rookie class. Didn't take long to change motors but the car would not start, finally, after being up all day and night we found that the gas line had a small hole in it. Little thing like that

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KingLoftusXII   08-20-2008 at 04:00:15 AM
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Car trouble? What's that?[/Honda]

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zpyrd   08-20-2008 at 05:25:51 AM
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We've all been there.
I've had my fair share automobile repair embarrassing moments.
And I don't want to talk about them.

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zpyrd   08-20-2008 at 05:29:29 AM
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@ gomerpile:
The girl in your signature is hot.
What's the story about her? Name? Model/Actress? Girlfriend? Do you have any good hooter shots to show us?

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turpit   08-20-2008 at 06:54:53 AM
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mugz wrote :

I feel bloody stupid right now. [/spoiler]

If I didn't find this so funny I'd want to seriously maim myself for being so idiotic...



Huh??!!! [/double take]

You created the platypus, Chihuahua, mensturation and Pauly Shore, just to name a few, and you're only just now getting around to feeling stupid???

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gomerpile   08-20-2008 at 06:59:42 AM
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its my stupid sister. she'd have woopie with anything

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turpit   08-20-2008 at 07:00:01 AM
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zpyrd wrote :

@ gomerpile:
The girl in your signature is hot.
What's the story about her? Name? Model/Actress? Girlfriend? Do you have any good hooter shots to show us?



looks kinda like Izabella Scorupco, one of the bond girls, from Goldeneye

http://www.jamesbondmm.co.uk/bond- [...] orupco.php
http://www.jamesbondmm.co.uk/images/bond-girls/goldeneye/is012.jpg

http://www.celebsinc.com/pictures/IzabellaScorupco/nude/izabella_scorupco_023.jpg

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gomerpile   08-20-2008 at 07:13:18 AM
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I don't know who it is she some hoe


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zpyrd   08-20-2008 at 07:40:29 AM
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gomerpile wrote :

its my stupid sister. she'd have woopie with anything



How much $ for your sister?
I'll pleasure her as best as I can.

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Vokofpolisiekar   08-20-2008 at 08:16:28 AM
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KingLoftusXII wrote :

Car trouble? What's that?[/Honda]



:sol:

If I wasn't so high up in altitude I would've bought a Honda years ago..

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gomerpile   08-20-2008 at 10:58:56 AM
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farting in a honda is the best

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BigMac   08-20-2008 at 11:50:37 AM
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gomerpile wrote :

farting in a honda is the best



Ew.. I thought that was the engine running...

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KingLoftusXII   08-20-2008 at 01:07:29 PM
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gomerpile wrote :

farting in a honda is the best



No, farting as you're getting out of a Honda is best. Then slam the door leaving it with your friends inside.

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_WW_   08-20-2008 at 01:19:50 PM
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Farting is good anytime!

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JustPlainJef   08-20-2008 at 03:46:31 PM
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I concur...

But it's always better to share...

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Vokofpolisiekar   08-20-2008 at 04:00:31 PM
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....by ripping one under the duvet and then pulling your woman underneath in a half nelson grip of some sorts...

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WingDing   08-20-2008 at 04:01:42 PM
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Now that's pure class, right there.

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llama_man   08-20-2008 at 04:03:09 PM
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And what would a BMW driver know about class?

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Vokofpolisiekar   08-20-2008 at 04:04:12 PM
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...that his farts have more dramatic effect on the leather seats?

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WingDing   08-20-2008 at 04:04:13 PM
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Oh a lot. I am the ultimate in refined sophistication.

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llama_man   08-20-2008 at 04:06:10 PM
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WingDing wrote :

Oh a lot. I am the ultimate in refined sophistication.



* Considers this statement whilst imagining Wingy perched on the bonnet of his 7-series, sipping a malibu and pineapple *


* collapses to the floor in laughter *

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WingDing   08-20-2008 at 04:08:40 PM
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Yeah, okay. You got me there :(

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Vokofpolisiekar   08-20-2008 at 04:11:24 PM
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llama_man wrote :

* Considers this statement whilst imagining Wingy perched on the bonnet of his 7-series, sipping a malibu and pineapple and letting one rip.. *


* collapses to the floor in laughter *



Fixed. Somewhat.

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llama_man   08-20-2008 at 04:11:45 PM
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I'd gloat - but to be honest, outwitting a Wingding is about as difficult as putting on a hat.

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WingDing   08-20-2008 at 07:53:58 PM
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Hey!!!!!!

...er....well okay then.... :(

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zpyrd   08-21-2008 at 03:04:36 AM
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Don't feel bad Wingdings. Many years ago I would lie on the hood of my '77 Chevy Impala resting my head on the windshield drinking beer and listening to the car radio with the volume set to eleven.
Although Malibu and Pineapple is a little bit flaming. You should switch to Bass or Guinness.

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WingDing   08-21-2008 at 04:26:17 AM
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Yes. Guinness with a shot of pineapple. Then I would be cool.

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zpyrd   08-21-2008 at 06:00:56 AM
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Only if you wear the pineapple crown on your head.

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WingDing   08-21-2008 at 11:42:42 AM
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My day is complete. Now people will admire me.

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llama_man   08-21-2008 at 11:57:15 AM
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WingDing wrote :

My day is complete. Now people will admireonish me.


Fixed.

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WingDing   08-21-2008 at 12:05:30 PM
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Yes. And good morning to you too, you bastard.

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