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Old Jan 25th, 2021, 17:17   #11
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tecs at volvo dealers can do cabin filters in abt 15 min . more practice needed ha. ha.
I reckon I could match that 15mins, maybe even get it down to 10mins!
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Old Jan 25th, 2021, 20:35   #12
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-10 points for stupidity today, I figured you know what I'll just quickly check on my fluids before I go into work. that only takes 2 mins right? not if you drop your brake fluid cap down into the engine bay.. of course it didn't fall on the floor did it.

15mins later and covered in dirt, wheel off and back on, managed to rescue it

anyone else done anything daft lately they want to own up to and make me feel better
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=313667

You can feel better now mate 😁
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Old Jan 25th, 2021, 21:47   #13
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Yes I was just reading that Jesus that'll wake you up

glad all ok mate, I would need a new pair of pants for sure
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Yes I was just reading that Jesus that'll wake you up

glad all ok mate, I would need a new pair of pants for sure
Thanks mate, being this stupid, i have no words for myself :P
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i was trying to look for a picture of Clarkson with the holes in the bonnet .. was it the red range rover? no luck so far lol

this'll have to do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0RUpn8X6HM
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i was trying to look for a picture of Clarkson with the holes in the bonnet .. was it the red range rover? no luck so far lol

this'll have to do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0RUpn8X6HM
Haha, hats off to the driver. This is my first time it happened and hopefully the last. I'll be more wise next time as in not to stop in the middle of in and out motorway without hard shoulder.
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