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[steveo3002]

my golf had terrible problems after about 6 months stood , id done the same every winter before with no problems so yes some fuels can go bad

 

brim it up with some 99 ron stuff and a can of inj cleaner and see what happens

[Sigmund Fraud]

Hmm - age, time sat and shock of being put back into service might cause that kind of thing I guess

 

Guess I just need to give the ignition and fuel systems a good going over

 

Take the distributor cap off and clean it meticulously - they never seal well against the cylinder head, and condensation always seems to find its way in ! Before you put it back on, smear silicone grease on both mating surfaces - I did that two winters ago, and haven't had any running issues since.

[Tickman]

Parasitic drain question.

 

What does this reading actually mean, I don't know if this is high or not!

 

This is after taking the only fuse out that changed anything. 

This is the lowest it got.

 

Yours sincerely, a bit thick when it comes to electrical theory!

[AMC Rebel]

If I've done my sums right, that's 2932 microamps - not enough to light up a single panel lamp - not a big cause for concern as far as I can see.  

[Asimo]

Yes, a tiny amount of current. Quite safe to ignore as a car battery could supply that current for years.

[castros_bro]

Yo dudes!! How does one undo these stupid sunken head rusty Pugshite 205 exhaust spring mofo?

 

[steveo3002]

wont a socket push over them

 

otherwise might an idea to cut em and replace if you can get at them

[panhard65]

Yo dudes!! How does one undo these stupid sunken head rusty Pugshite 205 exhaust spring mofo?

 

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With really good socket on the sunken head. It might be easier to chop them off and fit new. If it is the real bastard ones on a 205 a cranked 10mm might do it but they can be sods. (I am pretty sure they are 10mm might be 11 though)

[Kiltox]

Went to the Rover just then and it started up first turn of the key to my amazement. Let it idle for a bit and it started missing slightly.

 

Turned it off and now it won't start again

 

New plugs and cap on order for tomorrow

[Lacquer Peel]

Yo dudes!! How does one undo these stupid sunken head rusty Pugshite 205 exhaust spring mofo?

 

205.jpg

 

They look similar to the Berlingo/Xsara ones I dealt with recently, I soaked them liberally with duck oil and they came off okay.

You have to counter hold the bolt unfortunately, given the lack of space it's awkward.

[Tickman]

If I've done my sums right, that's 2932 microamps - not enough to light up a single panel lamp - not a big cause for concern as far as I can see.  

 

 

Yes, a tiny amount of current. Quite safe to ignore as a car battery could supply that current for years.

Thank you both, I tidied up a few poor connections (like the battery negative lead!) and just going over a few things.

Hopefully this sorts out the power issues.

[Cavcraft]

Soz, it's 'that' question again: This is DW8 I think, am I right to assume it's Lucas?

 

 

 

 

 

[bub2006]

It definitely isn't a bosch. Lucas or delphi maybe

[Craig the Princess]

Went to the Rover just then and it started up first turn of the key to my amazement. Let it idle for a bit and it started missing slightly.

 

Turned it off and now it won't start again

 

New plugs and cap on order for tomorrow

My Rover 220 does this. The latest theory was crank position sensor.

[Lacquer Peel]

Looks like a Bosch pump to me.

My Berlingo had a DW8 and a Bosch pump but they're quite rare. What vehicle is it?

[Kiltox]

My Rover 220 does this. The latest theory was crank position sensor.

Hmm you might be on to something there - I'm sure it could use new plugs etc though anyway

[Cavcraft]

Looks like a Bosch pump to me.

My Berlingo had a DW8 and a Bosch pump but they're quite rare. What vehicle is it?

 

1999 306 chief, thanks. 

[rainagain]

1999 306 chief, thanks. 

this is the Lucas pump

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[xtriple]

Proper 'stupid question' here.

 

I need advice as used to Bentley prices and therefore have no idea what is the going rate....

 

I have decided to get the MX5 back on the road and so have been asking my local garage to quote/estimate for doing some work on it. I have been asking since before Christmas! I rang again last week and was promised a call back... still waiting of course. so, I rang the only other garage I have had good dealings with in Torquay re Mazdas and that is the ex main dealer! They are still spares and service for them but lost the franchise to a chrome and glass place, this place now (well did the last time I was in there) sells MGs.

 

So, I asked for a service - £80

 

Cambelt - £280,

 

MOT £55

 

and gearbox oil change but as the cars an import, they weren't sure on that. The other prices looked alright to me, are they?

[twosmoke300]

Cambelt a bit steep but not massively if its a full kit 

[xtriple]

It is a full kit wiv tensioners etc.

[Sigmund Fraud]

Cambelt - £280,

 

[tightwad] You do know that the 1.6 engine is non-interference, don't you ? [/tightwad]

[Ghosty]

Have eBay removed the partial refund thing? I've been sent an item (R8 clock module) not as pictured, I don't want to return it but I can't find any other options. Am I being thick?

[DodgeRover]

Have eBay removed the partial refund thing? I've been sent an item (R8 clock module) not as pictured, I don't want to return it but I can't find any other options. Am I being thick?

Email the seller with an other question message rather than item not as described and try and work something out between you?

[xtriple]

[tightwad] You do know that the 1.6 engine is non-interference, don't you ? [/tightwad]

 

Mine is a posh 1.8 so there   They are non interference as well aren't they?

[Noel Tidybeard]

 

and gearbox oil change but as the cars an import, they weren't sure on that. The other prices looked alright to me, are they?

 

what the fcukin difference? someone's being a cock here

[xtriple]

what the fcukin difference? someone's being a cock here

 

It's an auto and only the Jap imports were. Don't think you could buy UK spec MX5s with auto gears.

[worldofceri]

I read your post as "used Bentley prices".  I thought you were selling up!

[DodgeRover]

It's an auto and only the Jap imports were. Don't think you could buy UK spec MX5s with auto gears.

Fair enough then really, I would be checking it's not a odd specific oil it needs and finding out if it's a sump off (in which case you may as well change the filter) or a drain plug

[xtriple]

Fair enough then really, I would be checking it's not a odd specific oil it needs and finding out if it's a sump off (in which case you may as well change the filter) or a drain plug

 

Good points all. I shall away to the grand master that is.... Google!