DodgeRover Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 This is purely out out if interest and nothing to do with me. But.A friend has just bought a BMW Z3 sight unseen on eBay with the intention of turning it into an AC Cobra replica using the Kobra kit. (Yes, I know....)He says the body has plenty of rust scabs and looks a bit shit but 'hopes' it is structurally sound. Hmmm.Have no experience of these things so is he in for a world of pain potentially? Are they known for disintegration?It is a fairly early 2.2 I believe.Surely once he's chopped off all the outer skin it's structural integrity will be questionable anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 was hoping for a tad more power, 250 bhp ish....saab turbo ? You did say easy and/or known... A 250HP Dolomite will be neither of the two. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 I have a replacement PAS pressure switch for my Mondeo (used but supposedly known good). I sealed it in with PFTE. However, as with the old one it is leaking straight through the electrical connector (not where it joins with the PAS pipe) as in the 3rd pic . Any ideas please? I really wish I hadn't changed the fluid! DSCF9240.JPGDSCF9242.JPGDSCF9244.JPG Its fucked - need a new one. [bodge] figure out if the switch is normally-open or normally-closed when in use and either leave unplugged or bridge the loom plug with a little bit of wire as appropriate[/bodge] twosmoke300 and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Get the switch & I'll pop over to sort the wiring as I can't remember exactly what is there to tell you what to do from here.Ok,thanks. It's on/on I need isn't it?EditJust seen on/on. Muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Its fucked - need a new one. [bodge] figure out if the switch is normally-open or normally-closed when in use and either leave unplugged or bridge the loom plug with a little bit of wire as appropriate[/bodge] Yeah, not cheap over here, but generic to a few 90's Ford - so rockauto might do me a cheap aftermarket. Cheers. As this is a car for life* got to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Surely there should still be some in scrapyards? Newer ones are available cheap enough....https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/Direction-Assist-e-Capteur-De-Pression-D-huile-Pour-Mondeo-Mk4-S-max-Galaxy-FORD-MONDEO/32858261776.htmlbut the wiring loom plug is different, so you could always just change the loom plug? iirc all they do is raise the idle speed a little on full lock, so not massively important....if you have a non working spare you could plug the inlet hole up with chemical metal and screw it in as a planking plug until you get a replacement. egg and twosmoke300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Yeah, the aliexpress one is the newer sort, which are a lot cheaper. The car needs a visit to the auto spark for various issues, so could be an oppo to get this loom plug changed too. The way I knew something was up was the poor idle. But then anything can cause poor idle on a Zetec. This one from Australia looks right for £15 imported! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Steering-Rack-Pressure-Switch-suits-Ford-Falcon-EA-EB-ED-EF-EL-AU-NA-DA-NC/132195208437 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I have recently acquired a number of air tools including a MAC ASD Air Spot Drill. I assume it is for drilling out spot welds or drilling holes in preparation for them. However, I can't get the bit holder apart and, from its size, I also assume it takes a very short drill bit. Any help or places that may have more info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I thought that the dips always stayed on with the main? I don't recall ever seeing a car where they turn off. Depends on the car - 4 headlight capris and alfa gtvs only have a single filament bulb in each of the 4 so keep the dips on. my 4 headlight AMC along with Jags, Rollers, Scimitars Sierras (Ford not Dutton or GMC) etc, had a dual filament outer - so they switched to the main beam for all four on main beam and extinguished the dip filament (on the outers, inners are main beam only unless someone's been tinkering). In most 2 headlight setups dip goes out when main is selected - but to a bystander the lights are of course still "on". <Trivia> Current Jag chod has factory xenons with a wee solenoid that moves the dip shutter on main beam* - effectively an electro-mechanical dip, like prewar Lucas - http://www.rogerj.co.uk/dipping.htm * currently only working on one side because Jaag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1) Why isn't this called the stupid question amnesty thread anymore? 2) Is the tailgate the same on the 3 and 5 door mk1 Focus? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 As I am running on veg, from the convenient Indian supermarket at 16 for 20 litres what are the legalities, or not, of doing this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Provided you use less than 2500 litres a year it is perfectly legal. Might fuck your car up though... puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 As I am running on veg, from the convenient Indian supermarket at 16 for 20 litres what are the legalities, or not, of doing this ?You are fine for personal use upto 10,000 l per annum.Claiming the mileage rate for self assessment is not problem it's no different to any other fuel. puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 As I am running on veg, from the convenient Indian supermarket at 16 for 20 litres what are the legalities, or not, of doing this ?Just not in France. puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Just not in France.Yep always brim with cherry before going abroad puddlethumper and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Can anyone identify the burnt out component on this circuit board? And what are the chances of replacing it for somone who can twist and solder wires reasonably competently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 You are fine for personal use upto 10,000 l per annum.Claiming the mileage rate for self assessment is not problem it's no different to any other fuel.2500l per annum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Sorry ^^^ got confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 2500 fuel filters per annumFixed for reality Rusty_Rocket, davehedgehog31, Talbot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Can anyone identify the burnt out component on this circuit board? And what are the chances of replacing it for somone who can twist and solder wires reasonably competently.It's a capacitor. Is there anything written on the other side of it?Easy enough to replace, just walk it out by heating one leg at a time and pulling on it until it comes out. Clear the holes with solder braid or a solder sucker (or a 1mm drill bit) and replace with a new one of whatever it is. Might not fix it though. cort1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks that's what I was hoping. Will see if I can get the right one and give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Can anyone identify the burnt out component on this circuit board? And what are the chances of replacing it for somone who can twist and solder wires reasonably competently.Looks to me like you might have at least 3 dubious components, two of the capicitors on the left look like they have started to split their tops which means they are drying out also the components towards the back in the metal can... Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk cort1977 and 3VOM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 See what you mean about the other capacitors. Its the control board for the oven, i replaced it but the replacement lasted about 20 minutes so will see what i can do with the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I thought that the dips always stayed on with the main? I don't recall ever seeing a car where they turn off.I had a car that turned the front fog lights off when you used the main beam mk2 cavalier CDi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I had a car that turned the front fog lights off when you used the main beammk2 cavalier CDi My Jag won't allow fogs and main beam, you have to choose! Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Can anybody recommend a firm who would fix/product to inject into a 5p-sized windscreen chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 As I am running on veg, from the convenient Indian supermarket at 16 for 20litres.That is a very good price for new oil. Is thst a chain, or a one-off shop? puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Can anybody recommend a firm who would fix/product to inject into a 5p-sized windscreen chip?DIY it with one of those kits on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Got glass cover on your insurance? Leave it til it cracks and then get a new screen - repairs are crap Not got glass cover? eBay DIY job as said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 172 phase 2 screens are blue tinted and I think take a while to order so I would rather try and save it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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