cygnusx1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I thought this was pretty funny...someone emailed it to me. Hope it's not a repost. Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns Dear Walter, I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor's daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbor's daughter is 22. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help? Sincerely, Sheila ****************************** Dear Sheila: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors. I hope this helps, Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Perfect answer! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckolander Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thats great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZeee Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Good answer. I would have started by asking what kind of car it was first. Not much use helping if the car should be in the junkyard anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palosfv3 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Kinda reminded me of this one. Dear Abby, I've never written to you before, but I really need your advice on what could be a crucial decision. I've suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs... phone rings but if I answer, the caller hangs up. My wife has been going out with the girls a lot recently although when I ask their names she always says, "Just some friends from work, you don't know them." I always stay awake to look out for her taxi coming home, but she always walks down the drive. Although I can hear a car driving off, as if she has gotten out of the car round the corner. Why? Maybe she wasn't in a taxi? I once picked her cell phone up just to see what time it was and she went berserk and screamed that I should never touch her phone again and why was I checking up on her. Anyway, I have never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep down I just didn't want to know the truth, but last night she went out again and I decided to really check on her. I decided I was going to park my Harley Davidson motorcycle next to the garage and then hide behind it so I could get a good view of the whole street when she came home. It was at that moment, crouching behind my Harley, that I noticed that the valve covers on my engine seemed to be leaking a little oil. >>> Is this something I can fix myself or should I take it back to the dealer? Thanks, Bob __________________ Thanks, Bob __________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eec564 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If you like this, check out Click and Clack, also known as Tom and Ray. They host a radio show called Car Talk, and it's a kick in the pants. Check it out at http://www.cartalk.com/menus/show.html Their advice is worth listening to. Perhaps not paying attention to, but it's always good for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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