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remeber to always turn back the tension on spring when stored, eg put it in zero torque or the torque wrench will loose its callibration.

As Transam says, that's good info. Also, don't assume that using a torque wrench ensures that you can't over tighten. You have to follow specific rules about the order of tightening bolts and even the process used to get to the specified torque.

My Old Man was the fussiest sod this side of the black stump. He taught me to finger tighten all the bolts in sequence then tighten each bolt sequentially to 10% of specified torque, then 20%, then 50%, then 75%, 90%, then 100%. It meant going over them 5 or 6 times but until the 75% point you'd get used to the feel and no need to use a torque wrench until the last two steps.

Even on a two bolt setup, a similar process should be followed. If you crank up one bolt to 40lb and then do the second bolt to 40lb, the first one will actually be more like 50 or 60lb due to leverage created by fully tightening the first bolt.

That's why I always undo and retighten my car wheel nuts after having tyres fitted etc. because technicians in all countries don't understand sequence, they just go in a circle and viciously over tighten them due to leverage even though they use air torque wrenches - so when you get a flat tyre on the roadside, the lug wrench in the car just can't handle it. Invariably I have to use an oversized wrench or a pipe extension to get them off.

I see you found some...These although primitive are a excellent choice.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-8-in-dr-beam-style-torque-wrench/p-00932999000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=41486:3:0

I have used them for years with no issues.

Yep, those kind sure are primitive. Try tightening down using one of those and then compare the torque with a high quality tool. Difference of 10-20% in many cases.

They're better than nothing for somebody who has no idea what 10lb. feels like compared to 30lb. I'd use them for basic stuff but anything that is super critical or safety related, I'd go a little up market.

Agree 100% about health first.

A friend of mine says he will never invest any more capital, or emotion, in Thailand than he is prepared to leave in Thailand.

HE could be right - invest slowly, and wisely.

Your friend is a very sage and wise man.

Give the guy a break, he hasn't actually said that he gave the passport to his GF, he gave an example of "if his GF took the passport".

Let's wait and see if he answers the question before we have him convicted of gross stupidity.

Why didn't they just bribe themselves?

Because even for Thailand, that's pushing the irony envelope just a tad too far me thinks. Would have been a beautiful solution though.

First off, I simply don't believe this story. Everyone knows that gambling, just like prostitution, doesn't exist in Thailand because it's illegal, so how can you possibly accuse the proud members of the RTP, of all people, of gambling and breaking the law??

It's obviously a dastardly contrived conspiracy to engender a lack of trust and believability of the Royal Constabulary whose honesty, morals, integrity, and sense of fair play are above question.

I for one will not rest until the perpetrators of this heinous conspiracy are brought justice. On second thoughts, bugger it, I'm off to bed.

Behave you two, we'll end up with a spate of TV members throwing themselves off the ferry hoping to be rescued and meet her.

And for the non-swimmers out there, just throw yourself under a bus instead.

Nine minutes and I'd have been a dead duck. Well done to him. Roong pa yaa baan looks very photogenic

However, makes you wonder how one can fall from a ferry.

My 3BB is working great not a problem what so ever, been a customer for 5 years. Best provider in town.

You must be one of the very few. I got sick and tired of the amount of downtime with 3BB and the icing on the cake was having someone on the end of a phone telling me it was my or my computers fault............ Got Sophon 3 hours after ordering it, I have the occasional glitch and they deal with it very promptly.

I agree about Sophon. Had them for three years, moved house three times and the reinstalls have always been there on the day as arranged - on one move they were waiting for us as we arrived with the first truckload of gear and had already run the cable to the street.

Only had downtime on three occasions that I can recall and they responded quickly on all occasions. Once was a cable ripped down by a bus and another was repairs to some major cable. The most recent was last weekend and involved an alleged faulty power cable on the modem - that was a bit strange but nevertheless they responded and fixed it.

Moving house again next week and will expect the same service. If not I'll report back.

Um.......does that mean that your GF took your passport?

I don't see any Singha bottles??

I heard the top army brass were waiting on better odds from Ladbrokes before they place their bets and roll the tanks.

And how are you supposed to notice it before driving it ? BTW, The engine number does not indicate whether it is a new engine or not (they all start Z20D1). Even Chevrolet dealers don't know how to tell the difference by looking at it. Does anyone google engine numbers before taking delivery ? if you had read all the above you would notice I say that no documents say what the engine power is, just the size.

Both the new and old are 2.0L diesels. And you can tell the difference between a 5 speed auto and 6 speed auto ?

When spending over 1.6m baht, I think you have a reasonable assumption that what is delivered is what is advertised. It is a pity as the captiva is one of the very few European style/spec/safety orientated cars over here at a non-extortionate price. for example, I think it is the only car with curtain airbags all the way from front to back for example.

I think the letter to both USA and Thai head offices is the way to go to start things off.

Sorry if my post was misleading - I do think you possibly have a legitimate claim against the dealer, but I think the chances of getting it resolved are virtually nil due to the time between delivery and raising the issue, and partially because TIT, language barrier, understanding, face etc.

Unless you have documentation that specifically states that you ordered a 2012 year of manufacture/VIN, then that will be your only possible avenue of recourse. If delivery documents or invoice mention the 2011 VIN, then you won't have a leg to stand on.

It's all down to what you signed when you ordered and accepted the vehicle - if the documentation is wrong or vague, then that counts in your favour.

The "is it a good idea to bring my life savings into the country in cash stuffed in my underwear, or is there a safer way" brigade.

Gawd, I did that. Still have the rash.

Luckily no paper cuts I hope?

The "is it a good idea to bring my life savings into the country in cash stuffed in my underwear, or is there a safer way" brigade.

IMT (International Money Transfer), or "wire" as you call it is the easiest, safest, and cheapest option. If you buy traveller's cheques you will pay a commission on buying, usually 1% and the rate when you cash them in Thailand will be better than cash, but not as good as the IMT rate.

Plus you have a record of bringing the money into Thailand via the bank which is always a help if you buy a condo in the future or want to repatriate money back home.

DON'T bring in cash - murphy's law says it will get nicked, not worth the risk.

I would say you have zero chance of getting this resolved. If you had noticed immediately on delivery BEFORE you drove the vehicle and before signing delivery documents etc, then you could have got it sorted. All you can do now is sell the vehicle and buy the one you want - the "trade-in" concept isn't well understood in Thailand.

Didn't you notice that you were missing 6th gear?

The vehicle will have a badge/label under the bonnet/hood that will state the model number and serial number of the engine I should think.

The "I try to drive like a Thai, but I think driving like a Thai means driving recklessly and selfishly, and wonder why I get hassled" brigade.

If you're prepared to lose the deposit, just pay the electricity and water up to your last day. The deposit is the penalty for quitting the lease early which you're forgoing, so if you pay the rent and utilities up to the day you leave - no problems. You can give zero days notice on that basis.

i always found padded bras to be quite hypocritical. could you imagine the response a guy would get if he had padded underwear to make his member look bigger?

I thought that was mandatory for the cyclist dudes that wear spandex?

For me its always a great surprise package. Padded who cares? all shapes and sizes are great.

If you saw the three overweight elderly Russian women that chose to disrobe in front of me on the beach the other day you would retract that statement. There was size to spare. I had to check-bin and leave a fresh beer I was so distraught - had a terrible dream that night and am now considering therapy.

I'd guess that you'd have the legal right to cross a border with your son. But if your wife considers it a form of kidnapping and alerts the authorities, you might find yourself in hot water either here or in Australia.

turn TV off. Hit mute 1 8 2 power.

http://www.howto-make.org/wpoHeMoneyuFq0Kb/Samsung-Service-menu-code-to-factory-reset.html

What about dihydrogen monoxide?

You need this little baby.