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burraston2006 Rank: Citroen Ami

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Iirc there are microswitches in the lock which wear out. The light and the door open sounds more like the door switch - but I would hazard a guess that indicates the door switch is stuck closed which shouldn't upset the unlock mechanism.

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This. However if you are near a phone mast it can confuse the system. It's a known problem on theses and Shaguars. Had to get my P38 recovered back to home last time. Soon as we got it back the fxxked started first turn of the key.

 

If your not a member of these guys then you may want to join. Loads of info and seem friendly enough

 

http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/7-range-rover-mark-ii-p38/6118-p38-immobilizer-bypass.html

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Can’t decide if it’s scaremongering or actual fact from the internet:

 

Can I jet wash the roof of my Astra convertible to get rid of the green sort of moss/lichen on it without causing any grief to the actual roof?

TIA M8s.

sierraman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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With a broad angle to the spray might be OK. Just wouldn't put max PSI on point at the seals. Probably a better idea than using some random chemicals on it.

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You can, but I'd make sure you reproof it after (Fabsil or something) sell it before it rains.

 

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SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Can’t decide if it’s scaremongering or actual fact from the internet:

 

Can I jet wash the roof of my Astra convertible to get rid of the green sort of moss/lichen on it without causing any grief to the actual roof?

TIA M8s.

We used to put our MK3 MX5 through the car wash. Never had any problems. Likewise green marks came off with a pressure washer just fine. Did that on the Smart Roadster too. Normal Autoglym car shampoo did a good job. Renovo is really good stuff for really cleaning deep.

 

Just don't point the jetwash at any rubber seals.

retropnaed Rank Morris Ital

retropnaed

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Just wondering.....anyone used the super cheap windscreen repair kit things about £5 on the bay of fleas......just wondering

steveo3002 Rank: Renault 16

steveo3002

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Just wondering.....anyone used the super cheap windscreen repair kit things about £5 on the bay of fleas......just wondering

yes ...worked well on one chip not so good on another, make sure you can work in the shade as its cured by sunlight

Simonsays Rank: Austin Maxi

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yes ...worked well on one chip not so good on another, make sure you can work in the shade as its cured by sunlight

Exactly the same as my experience. Fixed the small chip, made the big one look slightly worse.

Floatylight Rank: Renault 16

Floatylight

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I have been doing battle with Mrs FL's C3 air con for some time and have now established that it needs the Compressor - Condenser pipe replacing. It appears it only comes as part of a £200 dealer only set and they all snap when attempted to be removed from a scrapper. Does any of the collective know of anywhere / anyone that would make one to order, even better does anyone have one in their supplies... (2003 model)

 

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Lacquer Peel Rank: Talbot Tagora

Lacquer Peel

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The Passat suffers from a bit of a drivetrain noise/vibration over bumps at high speed, I think it's probably a CV joint but how do you ID the suspect joint? No idea which side it's coming from.

New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Can’t decide if it’s scaremongering or actual fact from the internet:

 

Can I jet wash the roof of my Astra convertible to get rid of the green sort of moss/lichen on it without causing any grief to the actual roof?

TIA M8s.

yes

stephen01 Rank: Renault 16

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Now this is a stupid question! 

How are people insuring their LHD imports? I've had to insure the twingo on a temporary day policy at £40 for a bloody day. Literally running out of time and my normal insurance co seem to work 9-5 even though the website states 8-8! anyway that's perhaps a grump?! 

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I think they just fit romanian plates & don't bother.

xtriple Rank: Renault 16

xtriple

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Just wondering.....anyone used the super cheap windscreen repair kit things about £5 on the bay of fleas......just wondering

Ye, I used it on a chip on a Serena, worked absolutely fine. I left feedback and the guy sent me a message that said 'Finally, someone who can read the effin instructions!'

 

Made me laugh. So when you do it, READ THE EFFIN INSTRUCTIONS! :)

Crooner Rank: Austin Maxi

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As been as it seems to be a default motor on her, I'll ask the question. I might have chance of a really nice Rover R8 1.6, 1998. Low miles and owners, very tidy. It has a fooked step motor, so won't idle bellow 2000 reveroonies. These being the lauded 'Honda engine, I assume they aren't prone to the usual OMGHGF? I've had a few of these in the dim and distant, but they were quite modern motors then. What nasties do I look for? No rot on it at all as I can see, just a bit of lacquer rash. Any good?

Sir Snipes Rank: Lancia Gamma

Sir Snipes

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Where they still making R8s for 1998? Or late reg madness?

binhoker668 Rank: Citroen Ami

binhoker668

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I’m about to try and trace the wires back from one of the rear door speakers in the Xantia in order to find the break and have rear stereo again. My question is, will this mean that the clutch/engine/wheels will fall off immediately? The sensible person would put up with it and Just-Drive-The-Fucking-Thing. But....stereo.

Richard Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

Richard

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The break is almost certainly in the door shut. When repairing it's best to add a new section of wire so the joins are in a bit that doesn't move.

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I’m about to try and trace the wires back from one of the rear door speakers in the Xantia in order to find the break and have rear stereo again. My question is, will this mean that the clutch/engine/wheels will fall off immediately? The sensible person would put up with it and Just-Drive-The-Fucking-Thing. But....stereo.

Depends how much you unbolt to find the broken wire.
Crooner Rank: Austin Maxi

Crooner

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No, it's a tourer. I think they were made a bit longer.( the rover, not the xantia)

mercrocker Rank: Isuzu Florian

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How are we collectively storing our spare gearboxes?    I have just picked a couple up that look really good and deserve better than my usual stand-it-on-bellhouse-end-until-you-forget-what-it-was-for regime.   Would rather not fill with oil but if its imperative then I probably would......

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I'd fill it with oil, or at least get some in and sloshed about to stop it rusting.

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