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[egg]

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

[3VOM]

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?

[AMC Rebel]

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.

[jonathan_dyane]

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!

[puddlethumper]

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 ?

[jonathan_dyane]

Provided you use less than 2500 litres a year it is perfectly legal. Might fuck your car up though...

[DodgeRover]

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.

[The Moog]

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.

[DodgeRover]

Just not in France.

Yep always brim with cherry before going abroad

[cort1977]

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.

[Lacquer Peel]

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

[DodgeRover]

Sorry ^^^ got confused

[twosmoke300]

2500 fuel filters per annum

Fixed for reality

[cobblers]

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]

Thanks that's what I was hoping. Will see if I can get the right one and give it a go.

[Floatylight]

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...

 

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[cort1977]

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.

[New POD]

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

[MorrisItalSLX]

 

I had a car that turned the front fog lights off when you used the main beam

mk2 cavalier CDi

 

My Jag won't allow fogs and main beam, you have to choose!

[Split_Pin]

Can anybody recommend a firm who would fix/product to inject into a 5p-sized windscreen chip?

[Talbot]

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?

[sierraman]

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.

[Kiltox]

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

[Split_Pin]

172 phase 2 screens are blue tinted and I think take a while to order so I would rather try and save it.

[MorrisItalSLX]

O'Brien Autoglass do the stonechip resin repair, they come to you as well!

 

https://www.obrienautoglass.com.au/

 

Unfortunately, the are Australia wide, not worldwide. Sorry for being less than unhelpful.

[adw1977]

I've used a cheap Laser windscreen repair kit with reasonable success before, didn't make the chips completely invisible but improved them and they didn't turn into cracks in the remaining year or so that I owned the car.

 

Laser is a brand name, no actual lasers are involved!

[DodgeRover]

I think 5p sized is too big for the chains to do, an independant or a cash job might do it.

You should be able to get like for like on the insurance, if it's a blue screen coming out then a blue one should go back in.

[Tetleysmooth]

I've been offered an 05 or 55 plate (can't remember which) Saab 9-3 1.8t Linear petrol convertible by a work colleague.

It's being offered at a very reasonable price. It's a bit scruffy here and there, but the roof works ok, and he uses it everyday for work, so there can't be too much wrong with it.

 

Other than that, I don't know too much about these. On certain models, I've heard about sludged up sumps and steering rack mountings rusting away from the bulkhead.

 

So, what problems does the above model suffer from, and what should I inspect closely?

Thanks in advance

[Lacquer Peel]

Sludged up sumps and rusty/floppy bulkheads are problems with the previous generation, I think these are a bit better.

[xtriple]

Where the hell can I get sensibly priced insurance for yon little Fiesta?  I have no no claims available (on two other cars) and want it insured but wil hardly ever use it. Cheapest I can find is a couple of hundred quid, I wanted classic for about half that!