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[Heidel_Kakao]

If all the dials are affected could it be a voltage regulator for them if it has one?

 

One of these doohickeys?

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/smiths-voltage-stabiliser-cb-vstab

[Noel Tidybeard]

So two reversing lights and only one fog? I guess that's better than one of each - reversing in the dark is a pain with only one light. But why not make the nearside lower lens red, for symmetry and LHD parts sharing?

 

looks like 2 red & 2 white on newer version

[SierraMikeHotel]

I have made a cock up of my timings.

 

Is there any reason why my Saab might fail its MoT because the SID (display unit) is missing from the dash?

 

It means there's a loose cable dangling there, and no audible warnings (including the indicator tick, which is really weird).

 

The horn has stopped working and I've asked the garage to look into that, as it's an obvious fail, but I don't think the missing SID could be the cause of that... Could it?

[The Moog]

The saab 9-5 I had needed the SID display as it had a speaker built in for the indicator tick. 

 

I think there needs to be an audible noise for indicators as part of MOT.

[SierraMikeHotel]

The saab 9-5 I had needed the SID display as it had a speaker built in for the indicator tick.

 

I think there needs to be an audible noise for indicators as part of MOT.

That's what I was afraid of, thank you!

[DodgeRover]

I don't think there does as long as the idiot lights are working on the dash.

 

Maybe check the online mot regs if you can find the applicable section or message one of the mot testers on here?

[SiC]

I have made a cock up of my timings.

 

Is there any reason why my Saab might fail its MoT because the SID (display unit) is missing from the dash?

 

It means there's a loose cable dangling there, and no audible warnings (including the indicator tick, which is really weird).

 

The horn has stopped working and I've asked the garage to look into that, as it's an obvious fail, but I don't think the missing SID could be the cause of that... Could it?

https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/Section-4-Lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment.html#section_4.9

 

A direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ can be audible or visual.

 

A hazard warning ‘tell-tale’ must be a flashing light.

 

The way I read that, as long as the dash direction indicator light flashes you're ok. Or it beeps. But doesn't have to be both.

[robinmasters]

Could I get a slightly sheddy ('94) AX on a classic policy? Never had one before, because the mileage limits are to restrictive for a daily. 

[Christine]

I saw a Lada Niva on an 18 plate , thought they stopped making them years ago ?

[Richard]

No, I saw a 16 plate one yesterday.

[Lacquer Peel]

I saw a Lada Niva on an 18 plate , thought they stopped making them years ago ?

Nope

 

https://www.lada.ru/cars/4x4/3dv/prices.html

[Finlandia]

I have made a cock up of my timings.

 

Is there any reason why my Saab might fail its MoT because the SID (display unit) is missing from the dash?

 

It means there's a loose cable dangling there, and no audible warnings (including the indicator tick, which is really weird).

 

The horn has stopped working and I've asked the garage to look into that, as it's an obvious fail, but I don't think the missing SID could be the cause of that... Could it?

 

Indicator warning lights only is OK -we had a  9-5 that passed four or five MOTs like this, bonus being that broken SID buzzer meant no annoying "bing bongs". Horn is also controlled by SID - the horn push is combined with steering wheel radio controls, and SID "filters" the signals before sending them on.

[SierraMikeHotel]

Indicator warning lights only is OK -we had a 9-5 that passed four or five MOTs like this, bonus being that broken SID buzzer meant no annoying "bing bongs". Horn is also controlled by SID - the horn push is combined with steering wheel radio controls, and SID "filters" the signals before sending them on.

I'll test this at the weekend - if I put the SID back in and the horn springs back into life I'll be a very happy man!

[Finlandia]

I'll test this at the weekend - if I put the SID back in and the horn springs back into life I'll be a very happy man!

 

If you don't want to refit the SID, grounding the brown/orange cable at SID should sound horn (ignition on or off). Early cars (98-04?) pin 11, later cars pin 17.

 

If you have one, the 97-04 Haynes manual has an accurate wiring diagram.

[Tamworthbay]

If all the dials are affected could it be a voltage regulator for them if it has one?

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One of these doohickeys?https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/smiths-voltage-stabiliser-cb-vstab

Or you can buy solid state ones for pennies on eBay

[rainagain]

Also - how twattish a job are front wheel bearings on an Alfa 156? Asking for a friend like.

Expect lots of fun trying to remove steel bolts from aluminium castings. I wouldn’t attempt it without a heat source.

[Jerzy Woking]

Could I get a slightly sheddy ('94) AX on a classic policy? Never had one before, because the mileage limits are to restrictive for a daily. 

 

 

 

I had a '94 AX Dimension last year. Couldn't get a Classic Policy for it, despite it being 23 years old.

 

Luckily my Saab insurers matched my NCB plus gave an additional 10% discount. Still cost me more that it was for the Mercedes 300E I ran before the AX.

[Tickman]

The octavia is throwing up a code for a camshaft position sensor.

Having a look on Amazon (which I'm finding great for car parts at the moment) and there is an Intermotor one for £18, a no name for £12 and a Delphi one for £35.

 

Silly question, is it worth going for anything other than the Delphi one?

[rainagain]

The octavia is throwing up a code for a camshaft position sensor.

Having a look on Amazon (which I'm finding great for car parts at the moment) and there is an Intermotor one for £18, a no name for £12 and a Delphi one for £35.

 

Silly question, is it worth going for anything other than the Delphi one?

If you have a scrappies nearby I’d be tempted to nip in there lift two and pay for one. Then you’re fitting a genuine part. I’ve found especially with eBay parts price has little reflection on quality.

[Tickman]

Unfortunately my local scrappy only sells Gold plated parts or at least prices for them

[Tamworthbay]

For sensors I would always go original if you can. Heard so many stories of the cheap ones being crap.

[omegod]

I do a bit of car breaking to keep the wolf from the door and have found some parts are far more valuable/sought after than I expected:

 

Vauxhall Omega manual gearboxes go into kit cars and I can't get enough to supply demand

Hyundai Coupe body control modules

Drivers side cup holder for Rover 75's, only ever had one and it went for high quids  

 

I'd welcome a raised awareness of other such parts that are in high demand/command a premium as I'm a proper scrap yard ferret, I can always keep an eye out for any bit's you guys need, at cost obviously 

[binhoker668]

Hey guys, has anyone replaced the wash/wipe pump on a Xantia before?  Cannae find owt online for it and I don't have an hbol.  A good start would be, do you know where it is?  They're cheap to buy on ebay, but not sure how much of a pig of a job it is. 

Anyone have history with this?

It's an S2 HDi 109.

Cheers...

[Lacquer Peel]

Hey guys, has anyone replaced the wash/wipe pump on a Xantia before? Cannae find owt online for it and I don't have an hbol. A good start would be, do you know where it is? They're cheap to buy on ebay, but not sure how much of a pig of a job it is.

Anyone have history with this?

It's an S2 HDi 109.

Cheers...

I'm not sure where it is on a Xantia, possibly buried in the wheel arch somewhere. The hardest part is removing everything in the way of the pump if that's the case, it's probably accessed through the wheel arch liner.

[binhoker668]

I'm not sure where it is on a Xantia, possibly buried in the wheel arch somewhere. The hardest part is removing everything in the way of the pump if that's the case, it's probably accessed through the wheel arch liner.

 

That's what i was afraid of ha ha - I have some arch-liner issues that I've been happily avoiding.

[Lacquer Peel]

Stock up on cable ties.

[Richard]

It's plugged into the bottom of the tank. I can't remember exactly how you get to it but it's not hard. It's a service item, six months is a good innings for one of those pumps.

[Mally]

 

 

I'd welcome a raised awareness of other such parts that are in high demand/command a premium as I'm a proper scrap yard ferret, I can always keep an eye out for any bit's you guys need, at cost obviously 

 

Capri Ghia wheels, £5 scrap, up to £25 in decent nick. You could sell me 4 now!

XR2i wheels up to £20 each, but I have loads.

Any Escort RWD diff is worth much coin. Full rear axle £200. Cortina 3/4/5 front uprights £50 a side min.

Morris 1000 steering rack £60. MG Midget pre 72 rack,, which is a LHD minor, £60.

Zetec 2.0 Blacktop engine, up to £150, if running.

Apart from XR2i wheels and Cortina uprights, message me for first dibs please.

[xtriple]

Really 'stupid' question: what is the best 'stop leak' type product that won't knacker everythng?

 

XJ has an 'interesting leak: driving along, no leak, stop the car no leak, drive away later, no leak. All good yeah? Well, no! Leave it overnight, start it and it blows coolant out of the front of the car! Only about a small cupful but it's being blown out of the lower radiator grille and then forward. I am assuming that the rad is leaking a tiny amount overnight and then when sarted, the fan is blowing it out. Quite why it's being blown out forward I have no idea as I would have thought it would be blown into the engine bay?

[sierraman]

K Seal. Forget Radweld.