Jazoli Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I'm off to the local tip with some used engine oil - will they get arsey if I dump some used brake fluid in there too ?No, just mix it all together and pour it in the big drum, all my fluids go into one container and get tipped in. gm 1
MarvinsMom Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 that little key, could it be for a locking petrol cap? i doubt its for the honda though, as i think if it was you would have found out thats what its for by now! gm 1
RayMK Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 also, I found this little key in the ashtray in the honda - any ideas what it might be for ? image.jpgToo simple for a Honda. Looks like a key for a cheap briefcase, the sort that works almost as well as a paperclip.
gm Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 nothing very exciting then - I'll lob it in the shed just in case
The Moog Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Is a 2001 Saab considered shite? To me it feels like a new car although to most civilians it wont. I don't want to go adding updates in news 24 if it isnt.
Station Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 nothing very exciting then - I'll lob it in the shed just in case Immobiliser!
Station Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Where can you get cheap mineral oil from?It's for my diesel Astra which likes nothing more than slurping cheap unsynthetic before dumping it out of the heavily leaking sump gasket.
Skizzer Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 The tailgate harness of my SD1 has more or less disintegrated, leading to no heated rear window (optional) or number plate light (MOT fail). I bought Rimmer Brothers' last 'boot harness' a while back but of course it stops at the connector to the knackered bit, so that was a waste of (quite a lot of) money. So my question is, where's a sensible place to buy odd bits of car wiring? I need various short-ish lengths, 1970s colours and, um, strandage. These guys look promising - http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/66/category/11 - or is there a better plan?
Skizzer Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 OK, I'm guessing that question was too stupid even for the stupid question thread. Never mind, I'll bung any old car cable in. My level of caring about it has just dropped off somewhat, as the clutch has now packed in.
Luckythirteen Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Is a 2001 Saab considered shite? To me it feels like a new car although to most civilians it wont. I don't want to go adding updates in news 24 if it isnt.I'd think so. It's not a classic, and a dealer wouldn't touch it, so why not? The Moog 1
twosmoke300 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 OK, I'm guessing that question was too stupid even for the stupid question thread. Never mind, I'll bung any old car cable in. My level of caring about it has just dropped off somewhat, as the clutch has now packed in.And your patience level too it seems . Three hours between your posts .
Skizzer Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 ^ No offence meant, just that on reflection it was a fairly pointless question that I could have figured out myself - suggestions still very welcome though. And the clutch failure has indeed moved the wiring down my list of things to worry about.
Jazoli Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Where can you get cheap mineral oil from?It's for my diesel Astra which likes nothing more than slurping cheap unsynthetic before dumping it out of the heavily leaking sump gasket. Home Bargains, BM stores, Asda, eBay etc etc, its everywhere, your local factors should do 5L for about £8 The Moog 1
Pillock Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Is a 2001 Saab considered shite? To me it feels like a new car although to most civilians it wont. I don't want to go adding updates in news 24 if it isnt.I hope so, I've just been putting updates on there about my 2001 Saab. The Moog 1
Inspector Morose Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 What are the symptoms of the clutch failure Skizzer?
phil_lihp Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Currently away from home again but I need to change the clutch master cylinder on the 940 soon as the pivot on it which attaches to the pedal has snapped off (my fault) and I need it working reliably. The swap itself looks to be dead simple but how should I go about ensuring that the system's fully bled? Not much about it on the web that I have found other than the suggestion that a bleed nipple is located on the slave cylinder to which a brake bleeder can be attached with the brake fluid reservoir open. What I want to know is, should I 'fill up' the new master cylinder with fluid before attaching it - I can see that getting messy but assume it's otherwise going to introduce a lot of air into the system. There's no reservoir on the clutch cylinder itself.
Skizzer Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 What are the symptoms of the clutch failure Skizzer? First time starting up for a few weeks, it released ok and then the pedal went slack. It comes back up but there's no resistance; the clutch is disengaged. The master cylinder reservoir is low, so my plan is to top that up with DOT4 and bleed it and see what that does. There are no obvious leaks at the master cylinder end, haven't yet checked around the slave cylinder. This is presumably a consequence of lack of use, because I AM SHIT AT OLD CARS. Apologies for grumpiness lately. It's one of those weeks, on various fronts.
Taff Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 OK, I'm guessing that question was too stupid even for the stupid question thread. Never mind, I'll bung any old car cable in. My level of caring about it has just dropped off somewhat, as the clutch has now packed in. I always use this lot http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/ they haven't failed me yet and have even taken stuff back when I have ordered in error. Not the cheapest on the web but you pay peanuts etc etc dave21478 and Skizzer 2
Skizzer Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I always use this lot http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/ they haven't failed me yet and have even taken stuff back when I have ordered in error. Not the cheapest on the web but you pay peanuts etc etc Very cool, thank you. All ze colours in all ze sizes + easy website and a sense check of what cable to use for what = the supplier of choice, better than others I'd found. Will put an order together over the weekend. Maybe finally next week is going to be Rover Fixing Week.
Taff Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Very cool, thank you. All ze colours in all ze sizes + easy website and a sense check of what cable to use for what = the supplier of choice, better than others I'd found. Will put an order together over the weekend. Maybe finally next week is going to be Rover Fixing Week. I've made a couple of looms from scratch using their kit mate, they are very good. I don't even bother shopping around anymore, if it involves sparkyness I go straight to them Skizzer 1
Semi-C Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I always use this lot http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/ they haven't failed me yet and have even taken stuff back when I have ordered in error. Not the cheapest on the web but you pay peanuts etc etc +1 On these fellas. I spent ages yesterday scouring the dusty corners of my spongebag/brain looking for this company's name. "a company that sells wiring products for vehicles.....hmmmmm, if only I could remember their name?" Nice one Taff. Taff, Pillock and Skizzer 3
phil_lihp Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Where is it fed from? Own reservoir or shared one? As far as I know, it's shared with the braking system. There do seem to be clutch master cylinders available for the 940 which have a reservoir on top but mine does not and I've ensured that the replacement doesn't either on the assumption that they're not compatible.
Taff Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 do we have a "I recommend this company" type thread? A quick search didn't reveal one but it was me searching, so human error is always a large factor.
BorniteIdentity Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 "Upgraded to Weber carb" on every car advert ever. 1. Vayburr or Webber?2. Why is it an upgrade?3. Do they still make them?
Richard Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 do we have a "I recommend this company" type thread? A quick search didn't reveal one but it was me searching, so human error is always a large factor.The Limeflower Pages IIRC.
dave21478 Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I always use this lot http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/ they haven't failed me yet and have even taken stuff back when I have ordered in error. Not the cheapest on the web but you pay peanuts etc etc +2 on those guys. Good service.
Taff Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I've just added them to the Limeflower thing. Which, incidently, is a list of AS-recommended suppliers and not a holistic cure for dysentry
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