Desert Island Discs

Ooh great idea for a thread.

I'd not bother with the tracks as despite being under 30 I'm very deaf so wouldn't be able to enjoy them.

I would take my Harry Potter book set, or just the first book if I'm not allowed the entire set. As a girl who lost her parents and also wore glasses I found myself feeling similar to the Harry Potter character in the first book. I felt something there and was totally absorbed in the book and series. I still am.

My luxury item would be my car. Oldish but very very unique, never seen anything like it and the engine though more difficult to hear now sounds amazing it always puts me at ease so I would take that.

Would love to see yours!

I’m curious about your car now Queen! How is it unique? I love my car too (it’s also old but far from unique). I failed my driving test 5 times so when I finally got it I knew I’d always massively appreciate it, and that has proven to be the case.

Hi Kate. Mine is unique in its appearance, I've never seen another car like it. It has a pointed front, a bit like the bow of a ship I think that's what makes its styling unique. And the sound it makes is something else - like a rush of air, sounds amazing. When I was really little and my mum had it I used to sit in it for ages listening to it. Your car sounds lovely too! And good job on your test, I failed mine almost 9 times and felt for certain I had failed the 9th but somehow passed! I appreciated mine greater after passing as well. Almost feel a connection with the car like an old friend.

Yes, it sounds like a hose as either burst or  come off the turbo.  A similar noise also happens when the intercooler bursts. If you run a turbo charged vehicle with no air filter on it, you get the same turbo whistle.

Does that sound turbocharger related to you Roy?

Hi, it’s got an air leak somewhere, what Make  and model is it.

Hi thank you so much, that would be great if you could. I have no idea about mechanical stuff so I'm a bit lost at the moment.

This is it starting but it's really jumpy and isn't idling. The stereo's playing in case you hear the music.

https://voca.ro/1cAb7g29EO6C

Thanks I do appreciate this x

Id' d be up for a listen, and there are a few other mechanically adept people here too.

I'd be surprised if no-one can help you..

I was going to record it for you but the engine has developed a problem as it's struggling to start and sounds, terrible!

I don't suppose your husband is a mechanic?? 

I'll try and tinker with it this afternoon but I might ask some people here if they'll listen to it and let me know what they think it is. X

Hope you and your family are doing well Kate

I was going to record it for you but the engine has developed a problem as it's struggling to start and sounds, terrible!

I don't suppose your husband is a mechanic?? 

I'll try and tinker with it this afternoon but I might ask some people here if they'll listen to it and let me know what they think it is. X

Hope you and your family are doing well Kate

Yes, it sounds like a hose as either burst or  come off the turbo.  A similar noise also happens when the intercooler bursts. If you run a turbo charged vehicle with no air filter on it, you get the same turbo whistle.

Does that sound turbocharger related to you Roy?

Hi, it’s got an air leak somewhere, what Make  and model is it.

Hi thank you so much, that would be great if you could. I have no idea about mechanical stuff so I'm a bit lost at the moment.

This is it starting but it's really jumpy and isn't idling. The stereo's playing in case you hear the music.

https://voca.ro/1cAb7g29EO6C

Thanks I do appreciate this x

Id' d be up for a listen, and there are a few other mechanically adept people here too.

I'd be surprised if no-one can help you..