Asimo Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 British Leyland A series engines: do the A+ engines have that tiny bypass hose* between the water pump and cylinder head like Minors, Minis etc had? ** That bursts at random and is a complete bastard to replace.
Snipes Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Has anyone used AlloyGator,wheel rim protector? Does it work? are they easy to fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AlloyGator-Rimband-Wheel-Protector-SET-OF-4-GRAPHITE-/161846366865?hash=item25aecb9291:g:vgcAAOSwpDdVevPD I've only seen them once and the tyre guys I was with at the time hate them. All sorts of problems getting the tyre to seal with the 'gator in place.
dave21478 Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 British Leyland A series engines: do the A+ engines have that tiny bypass hose* between the water pump and cylinder head like Minors, Minis etc had? ** That bursts at random and is a complete bastard to replace.My Metro Sport (same as an MG Metro really) Doesnt have the bypass.
sierraman Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 You used to be able to replace it with a concertina hose.
anonymous user Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 You used to be able to replace it with a concertina hose.Or in my case you used to be able to get someone else to replace it after giving up Asimo and DeeJay 2
Guest Hooli Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Has anyone used AlloyGator,wheel rim protector? Does it work? are they easy to fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AlloyGator-Rimband-Wheel-Protector-SET-OF-4-GRAPHITE-/161846366865?hash=item25aecb9291:g:vgcAAOSwpDdVevPD I suspect learning to park is a better option.
DVee8 Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 ^^ask a question about something and you get fucking smart arse answers. No wonder there are so many arguments around here lately.
twosmoke300 Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Here we go - sense of humour bypass tooSavvy and barefoot 2
Guest Hooli Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 ^^ask a question about something and you get fucking smart arse answers. No wonder there are so many arguments around here lately. Hang on. They look shit, stop the tyre sealing properly (most of the time) and will make everyone think the car is owned by an old giffer who fits those stickers around the keyhole to protect the paint. What's smart arse about that? steveo3002 1
Bfg Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 .^ I got a beer mat around my tea towel hook to protect the wall from grubby finger prints ..is that close enough to certify me as an old giffer ? The Moog, spike60, fatharris and 2 others 5
Timewaster Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 British Leyland A series engines: do the A+ engines have that tiny bypass hose* between the water pump and cylinder head like Minors, Minis etc had?** That bursts at random and is a complete bastard to replace.I believe that Minis did but Metros didn't. I remember there being different water pumps (Quinton Hazel QCP3709 Mini and QCP3710 Metro - not a bad memory 10 years on) with the bypass blanked off on the Metro one. Later pumps just had a rubber blanking plug in the box. I had a 1985 Mini that had a bypass. That was an A+ Asimo 1
mercrocker Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Here we go - sense of humour bypass There is a hose for that..... dave21478, Des, Asimo and 2 others 5
Bfg Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Erm, well, don't want to cause offense, but YES. Ben Yea-ha !
Des Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 old giffer who fits those stickers around the keyhole to protect the paint. Not just giffers, they're invaluable for those of us at the cutting edge of fashion, and earn their keep in poorly lit pub carparks when slaughtered drunk. panhard65, The Moog, AMC Rebel and 2 others 5
steveo3002 Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Hang on. They look shit, stop the tyre sealing properly (most of the time) and will make everyone think the car is owned by an old giffer who fits those stickers around the keyhole to protect the paint. What's smart arse about that?plus when it breaks loose it will whip the wheel arch before falling off
castros_bro Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Anyone got a contact in Germany who may have access to parts for the ubiquitous Hercules M2 with Sachs 504 so beloved by 1980s German Yoofs but not imported to UK ?
Chas4545 Posted October 7, 2016 Posted October 7, 2016 When doing a two person brake fluid change, why doesn't air go back in the system when pedal is released ? Please remember the name of this thread and be gentle....
panhard65 Posted October 7, 2016 Posted October 7, 2016 When doing a two person brake fluid change, why doesn't air go back in the system when pedal is released ? Please remember the name of this thread and be gentle....Hopefully the 2 people doing the brake fluid change will be one to operate the pedal and the other will open and close the bleed screws. Open the bleed screw with the pedal up and fluid will dribble out, when the pedal is pushed down the fluid flows out. Just as the pedal gets to the bottom the person on the bleed screw should nip it back up. Then when the pedal is lifted the master cylinder will only be able to drag fresh fluid in. That is the principle but there are many ways it can go wrong, if in doubt have it done by a professional as brakes are rather important not to mess it up. AMC Rebel 1
Bfg Posted October 7, 2016 Posted October 7, 2016 Here we go - sense of humour bypass There's a convoluted hose for that.....EFA
The Moog Posted October 7, 2016 Posted October 7, 2016 Do I need specialised reader for ABS codes on a y reg Megane?
scaryoldcortina Posted October 8, 2016 Posted October 8, 2016 Yes, but I think SIC's ohnorenault android app covers it. The Moog and catsinthewelder 2
Snipes Posted October 8, 2016 Posted October 8, 2016 Is there much shared between an R8 and the MGZS? It'll 100% will never happen if left to me but I wonder if a 200 Coupe would take the 180 V6 motor?
wuvvum Posted October 9, 2016 Posted October 9, 2016 Does anyone know where the alarm beeper is located in a Rover 600? Typically now I'm trying to find it it won't go off, but you can guarantee that next time I unlock the car late at night in the pissing rain, away it will go...
barefoot Posted October 9, 2016 Posted October 9, 2016 I have a Sony Xplod radio thing in the 944.One of the things it can display is the time, (the light up led clock in the car no longer lights up).There doesn't appear to be a way to set the radio clock, I assume that it picks up a radio time signal.But it's wrong, it's recently started running four minutes fast.What the actual fuck is going on?
scaryoldcortina Posted October 9, 2016 Posted October 9, 2016 Press and hold the volume knob, it will display the setting menu. Rotate until it gives you the clock settings. tooSavvy and barefoot 2
gm Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 Who is it that works in / runs a garage near Stanley / Chester-le-street ? My family all live down that way and are hopeless with cars, my mam just got let down by her usual place (several of the family cars have gone there for years, she must have spent a fortune but when she brought her car in with grinding noises from the front brakes, he dismissed it as corrosion on discs without even having a look, i jacked it up to check and there were no pads left on one side, we won't be going back there) I live three hours away so would like to send them to someone that I know will look after them. Jobs that need attention this week : Mams Almera is due an motSisters Suzuki has a leaking fuel filler hose Probably loads more, my 9 year old nephew knows (and cares) more about their cars than they do
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