Has anyone had any dealings with “MrMeringo” on this forum?

AllHailKingVolvo · Sep 23rd, 2018, 20:34

Hi all,
A month ago I enquired on a post by MrMeringo (aka Tommy McNaught) on the Sales section regarding a set of headlamp wiper motors he was offering for sale.

He asked me to contact him via PM, so i did, enquiring as to whether he would split the set as I was just after a driver’s side unit. He told me he wouldn’t split them but had an extra driver’s side unit he would sell me.

We agreed a price and I sent him the funds via bank transfer. Two weeks went by and no sign of the motor, so i contacted him again to ask when I could expect it. He informed me that the unit he had was faulty but he was going to send another which was working. That was a fortnight ago and still nothing, and now he isn’t responding to my emails or PMs.

I have politely suggested that if he doesn’t have the part that I’d like a refund and we’d just forget about it, but no response.

Has anyone else had dealings with him? I see from his profile he’s been a member here for seven years which makes the whole thing even more curious.

I’m wondering if his account has been hacked and someone is up to no good.

Laird Scooby · Sep 23rd, 2018, 22:22

You have a PM Phil!

bob12 · Sep 24th, 2018, 11:05

Tommy has always been exceptionally reliable in the past and supplied excellent parts.

Tommy has not been in the best of health for a long time now and has recently suffered more severe problems with his health.

I also have an outstanding order with him. I trust that you will be patient and understanding as I am sure he will get them sent out.

I will endeavour to get him to respond.

Bob.

Laird Scooby · Sep 24th, 2018, 11:16

Thanks for confirming what i thought Bob - the reason i took my (similar) response to PM was i didn't know if Tommys health was common knowledge and even less sure of the exact state of play with it at the moment.

Let's hope that's all it is and as soon as he is able, Tommy sorts it out and nothing more sinister is going on such as hacked accounts etc.

AllHailKingVolvo · Sep 24th, 2018, 12:21

Thanks all. I’m happy to either wait for the part or take a refund, I was just concerned that the account of a user that appears to have a strong and trustworthy history has been hacked.

Prior to speaking with you both, I had no idea health was an issue or there might be an understandable delay...you can see why I was concerned!

Laird Scooby · Sep 24th, 2018, 13:32

Having trouble sending the second part of the PM Phil so here it is :

As for your wiper motor, the wiper arm shouldn't be stuck against the bumper!

There's a tab on the bottom of each headlamp, the purpose of that is to disable the headlamp wipers in snow to prevent burning the motors out. By moving the arm/blade under the tab, it puts the motor straight into overload so it trips the self-resetting thermal trip. However it's only meant for use in snow so if someone moved the wiper there and didn't bother putting it back where it should be, it's possible it's just jammed in that position. Also possible the spline drive has worn on the shaft or wiper arm so it's slipped into that position.

First thing to do really is unbolt the wiper arms from the headlamp wiper motors. Inspect the shaft and the hole for damage.
Now to test the motors, put some insulation tape round each shaft in a loop so it's sticky side in and make a sort of "P" shape with it. Doesn't have to be exact, as long as the tape forms a sort of arm, just to show it's moving.
Get someone to operate the wash/wipe while you watch each shaft and the tape on them. If you're lucky, both will work. Then it's just a matter of refitting the wiper arms in the parked position and checking the operation.

Hope that makes sense!

mrmeringo · Sep 24th, 2018, 17:49

Hello to all, especially to you Phil.
Firstly, I have not done a vanishing act or anything to make it seem so, I have supplied many members with parts over the years and have never had any complaints, This is all my own fault for not keeping people updated. But sadly due to very bad health now and in the last few months i have spent many days and nights in hospital, Only a couple of people knew about this and i didn't feel it was anyone else's business, But i do owe you an explanation Phil. I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis a good while back and it is now getting worse and i have just let posting things off slip,your package is and has been ready to post off Phil and i will certainly make a point of sorting it out for you in the next few days, you are more than welcome to a refund if you prefer but as i say i will get it sent to you in the next few days.I can only apologise again for this and hope this episode will not put people off from buying from me. Again, I have lost count of the amount of people i have supplied with parts for there 740/940 and hope to carry on doing this for a long time to come. Many thanks to all. Tommy. ( Title should read Apologies and not pologies haha)

mrmeringo · Sep 24th, 2018, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllHailKingVolvo

Thanks all. I’m happy to either wait for the part or take a refund, I was just concerned that the account of a user that appears to have a strong and trustworthy history has been hacked.

Prior to speaking with you both, I had no idea health was an issue or there might be an understandable delay...you can see why I was concerned!

Thanks Phil. Tommy.

mrmeringo · Sep 24th, 2018, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob12

Tommy has always been exceptionally reliable in the past and supplied excellent parts.

Tommy has not been in the best of health for a long time now and has recently suffered more severe problems with his health.

I also have an outstanding order with him. I trust that you will be patient and understanding as I am sure he will get them sent out.

I will endeavour to get him to respond.

Bob.

Thanks so much Bob, which reminds me, you are still waiting for you parts as well.

mrmeringo · Sep 24th, 2018, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Thanks for confirming what i thought Bob - the reason i took my (similar) response to PM was i didn't know if Tommys health was common knowledge and even less sure of the exact state of play with it at the moment.

Let's hope that's all it is and as soon as he is able, Tommy sorts it out and nothing more sinister is going on such as hacked accounts etc.

Hi Dave, I have now contacted Phil regarding this, Thank you for your kind words, Tommy.

Sep 23rd, 2018, 20:34	#1
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Has anyone had any dealings with “MrMeringo” on this forum? Hi all, A month ago I enquired on a post by MrMeringo (aka Tommy McNaught) on the Sales section regarding a set of headlamp wiper motors he was offering for sale. He asked me to contact him via PM, so i did, enquiring as to whether he would split the set as I was just after a driver’s side unit. He told me he wouldn’t split them but had an extra driver’s side unit he would sell me. We agreed a price and I sent him the funds via bank transfer. Two weeks went by and no sign of the motor, so i contacted him again to ask when I could expect it. He informed me that the unit he had was faulty but he was going to send another which was working. That was a fortnight ago and still nothing, and now he isn’t responding to my emails or PMs. I have politely suggested that if he doesn’t have the part that I’d like a refund and we’d just forget about it, but no response. Has anyone else had dealings with him? I see from his profile he’s been a member here for seven years which makes the whole thing even more curious. I’m wondering if his account has been hacked and someone is up to no good. __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Sep 23rd, 2018, 22:22	#2
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	You have a PM Phil! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Sep 24th, 2018, 11:16	#4
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Thanks for confirming what i thought Bob - the reason i took my (similar) response to PM was i didn't know if Tommys health was common knowledge and even less sure of the exact state of play with it at the moment. Let's hope that's all it is and as soon as he is able, Tommy sorts it out and nothing more sinister is going on such as hacked accounts etc. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Sep 24th, 2018, 12:21	#5
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Thanks all. I’m happy to either wait for the part or take a refund, I was just concerned that the account of a user that appears to have a strong and trustworthy history has been hacked. Prior to speaking with you both, I had no idea health was an issue or there might be an understandable delay...you can see why I was concerned! __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Sep 24th, 2018, 13:32	#6
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Having trouble sending the second part of the PM Phil so here it is : As for your wiper motor, the wiper arm shouldn't be stuck against the bumper! There's a tab on the bottom of each headlamp, the purpose of that is to disable the headlamp wipers in snow to prevent burning the motors out. By moving the arm/blade under the tab, it puts the motor straight into overload so it trips the self-resetting thermal trip. However it's only meant for use in snow so if someone moved the wiper there and didn't bother putting it back where it should be, it's possible it's just jammed in that position. Also possible the spline drive has worn on the shaft or wiper arm so it's slipped into that position. First thing to do really is unbolt the wiper arms from the headlamp wiper motors. Inspect the shaft and the hole for damage. Now to test the motors, put some insulation tape round each shaft in a loop so it's sticky side in and make a sort of "P" shape with it. Doesn't have to be exact, as long as the tape forms a sort of arm, just to show it's moving. Get someone to operate the wash/wipe while you watch each shaft and the tape on them. If you're lucky, both will work. Then it's just a matter of refitting the wiper arms in the parked position and checking the operation. Hope that makes sense! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Sep 24th, 2018, 11:05	#3
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 22:05 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	Tommy has always been exceptionally reliable in the past and supplied excellent parts. Tommy has not been in the best of health for a long time now and has recently suffered more severe problems with his health. I also have an outstanding order with him. I trust that you will be patient and understanding as I am sure he will get them sent out. I will endeavour to get him to respond. Bob.

Sep 24th, 2018, 17:49	#7
mrmeringo Tommy Meringo Last Online: Jun 28th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool View Photos By: mrmeringo	Pologies Hello to all, especially to you Phil. Firstly, I have not done a vanishing act or anything to make it seem so, I have supplied many members with parts over the years and have never had any complaints, This is all my own fault for not keeping people updated. But sadly due to very bad health now and in the last few months i have spent many days and nights in hospital, Only a couple of people knew about this and i didn't feel it was anyone else's business, But i do owe you an explanation Phil. I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis a good while back and it is now getting worse and i have just let posting things off slip,your package is and has been ready to post off Phil and i will certainly make a point of sorting it out for you in the next few days, you are more than welcome to a refund if you prefer but as i say i will get it sent to you in the next few days.I can only apologise again for this and hope this episode will not put people off from buying from me. Again, I have lost count of the amount of people i have supplied with parts for there 740/940 and hope to carry on doing this for a long time to come. Many thanks to all. Tommy. ( Title should read Apologies and not pologies haha)

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