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[Guest Hooli]

How may posts do i need on Autoshite, before i can make a thread in the For Sale section?

I cant seem to find this answer anywhere else on the forum???

Cheers.

 

There isn't a section as such, just tag the new topic when you post it.

 

[volvoman]

Tickman, The Moog and Hooli, thanks for your help.

 

I guess i was being a dumbass, cause i was going to the For Sale section(at the top of the forum) to try to post a thread, but couldnt see anything, like start new thread here.

So i just need to start a new thread in the forum, and tag it for sale, then it automatically goes in the For Sale section.

Cheers.

[skattrd]

Tickman, The Moog and Hooli, thanks for your help.

 

I guess i was being a dumbass, cause i was going to the For Sale section(at the top of the forum) to try to post a thread, but couldnt see anything, like start new thread here.

So i just need to start a new thread in the forum, and tag it for sale, then it automatically goes in the For Sale section.

Cheers.

 

There is no for sale section.

They are just tagged threads in the forum.

Clicking the link at the top of the page just selects all the topics with that tag.

[tommytwo]

Talbot said:

 

"What scale are you set on? Suppressed leads can have resistances in the Mega-ohm range, which is not a problem as of course the ignition pulse may be many kV, but is uA, so the resistance of the leads can be high"

 

 

I did wonder about suppressed leads, as I have no experience with them. The leads are definitely not copper cored and the packaging tells me that they are suppressed leads. So this may well be the reason I cant get a meter reading.

 

Will try tomorrow to swap the King lead and take things from there. If the engine runs OK, I will swap the rest over. Thanks.

[volvoman]

There is no for sale section.

They are just tagged threads in the forum.

Clicking the link at the top of the page just selects all the topics with that tag.

 

Cheers, I cracked it soon after.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Tickman, The Moog and Hooli, thanks for your help.

 

I guess i was being a dumbass, cause i was going to the For Sale section(at the top of the forum) to try to post a thread, but couldnt see anything, like start new thread here.

So i just need to start a new thread in the forum, and tag it for sale, then it automatically goes in the For Sale section.

Cheers.

If you edit the first post in the thread you can add the for sale tag to that thread.

[Dippy]

I need to replace the brake pads on the wifes 2011 mini, do I need any special tools or to be able to plug in.

 

I dont usually work on anything modern and I have lots of tools but not for this modern electronic age shite.

[dozeydustman]

I need to replace the brake pads on the wifes 2011 mini, do I need any special tools or to be able to plug in.

 

I dont usually work on anything modern and I have lots of tools but not for this modern electronic age shite.

 

Unless it requires a code reader to remove a low pad sensor warning, it should be a case on most moderns of swapping the pads over as any other car.

 

Have a look first as you might need weird spanners or sockets for star head bolts or something equally stupid.

[dozeydustman]

Is this any help, Dippy?

 

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI_R56/R56-BRAKES-Front_Brake_Pad_Replacement/R56-BRAKES-Front_Brake_Pad_Replacement.htm

[Tamworthbay]

I need to replace the brake pads on the wifes 2011 mini, do I need any special tools or to be able to plug in.

I dont usually work on anything modern and I have lots of tools but not for this modern electronic age shite.

You may need a tool to wind the pistons back in, never worked on a bini but lots of moderns need one. You can get away with it with a pair of needle nosed pliers though but it’s a ballache.

[Minimad5]

Got some Ford Recaro seats, that have been sitting in a Slightly damp council garage.

They've gone a tad frilly (some sore of soft mould)

What is the best way of cleaning this off, and ensuring it doesn't return ?

 

As I don't wish to become I'll, once I've fitted them to the 110.

[Tickman]

Two questions:

 

First, can the first post of a thread be edited using tapatalk to change the title?

 

Chuck uses tapatalk on her phone and couldn't figure it out.

 

Secondly, Xantia handbrake. Should the upside down J move back to a released position, like it was spring loaded, or does it just sit there without tension on it?

 

 

 

Even without the cable in the slot it just sits there.

[wuvvum]

Bit of a long shot this but the collective wisdom of the AS massive has surprised me many times in the past, so...

 

Saab 9-3 floppytop (old shape) - driving on the dual carriageway, on what is an unusually blustery day, at anything above about 65 I was getting a loud whistling noise from somewhere round the top of the windscreen - it wasn't a "normal" wind-related whistle, it sounded more like somebody playing a single note on an oboe or something. 

 

I assumed the air must be getting in through the seal somehow and then something inside the latching mechanism was acting as a reed, but when I stopped to check I couldn't see any obvious gaps.  I bought a roll of tape anyway and taped all along the front of the hood where it seals to the top of the windscreen, but that made no difference at all - my monotonous oboeist was still there,  It's definitely floppytop related though because as soon as the catches are released even slightly, the noise disappears.  Strangely, operating the screen wash also mutes it temporarily.  As the tree said to the lumberjack, I haven't got a fucking clue.

[artdjones]

Got some Ford Recaro seats, that have been sitting in a Slightly damp council garage.

They've gone a tad frilly (some sore of soft mould)

What is the best way of cleaning this off, and ensuring it doesn't return ?

 

As I don't wish to become I'll, once I've fitted them to the 110.

Use a spray bottle with white vinegar to wet the mouldy areas,leave for a minute,then wipe the mould off.

[Guest Hooli]

 

 

First, can the first post of a thread be edited using tapatalk to change the title?

 

Chuck uses tapatalk on her phone and couldn't figure it out.

 

No.

 

When I needed to do that mid collection thread I managed to get into the full site on the phone's browser to do it. I'm told the mobile version of this site is quite good now, but I didn't see it as my phone displayed the desktop version.

[Guest Hooli]

Bit of a long shot this but the collective wisdom of the AS massive has surprised me many times in the past, so...

 

Saab 9-3 floppytop (old shape) - driving on the dual carriageway, on what is an unusually blustery day, at anything above about 65 I was getting a loud whistling noise from somewhere round the top of the windscreen - it wasn't a "normal" wind-related whistle, it sounded more like somebody playing a single note on an oboe or something. 

 

I assumed the air must be getting in through the seal somehow and then something inside the latching mechanism was acting as a reed, but when I stopped to check I couldn't see any obvious gaps.  I bought a roll of tape anyway and taped all along the front of the hood where it seals to the top of the windscreen, but that made no difference at all - my monotonous oboeist was still there,  It's definitely floppytop related though because as soon as the catches are released even slightly, the noise disappears.  Strangely, operating the screen wash also mutes it temporarily.  As the tree said to the lumberjack, I haven't got a fucking clue.

 

Top of the side windows? releasing the roof catches would affect that gap too.

[Minimad5]

Use a spray bottle with white vinegar to wet the mouldy areas,leave for a minute,then wipe the mould off.

Thanks.

Shall give that a go

[New POD]

How may posts do i need on Autoshite, before i can make a thread in the For Sale section?

I cant seem to find this answer anywhere else on the forum???

Cheers.

You are never allowed to know.

[wuvvum]

Top of the side windows? releasing the roof catches would affect that gap too.

Alas no - buzzing some / all of the side windows up and down made no difference.

[skattrd]

Is there an easy way to do change of address with the DVLA, or do i need to fill in each one of these and post them off?

 

[Guest Hooli]

Is there an easy way to do change of address with the DVLA, or do i need to fill in each one of these and post them off?

 

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Looking at this https://www.gov.uk/change-name-address-v5c you'll need to get writer's cramp.

 

Don't forget your driving licence too.

[steveo3002]

whats the best way to get the stench of vinagar out of some vintage recaros , car smells like a chip shop now

 

seriously they come apart fairly easy , bundle the bits into pillow cases and washing machine em

[Mally]

How may posts do i need on Autoshite, before i can make a thread in the For Sale section?

I cant seem to find this answer anywhere else on the forum???

Cheers.

Just stick it anywhere you fancy, a mod will soon realign it to the correct section.

[Dave_Q]

Looking at this https://www.gov.uk/change-name-address-v5c you'll need to get writer's cramp.

 

Don't forget your driving licence too.

Driving licence you can do online.

[louiepj]

Anyone ever known a car have the thermostat hose from engine block go to the bottom of the radiator?

This is what I found when I opened the bonnet to investigate why a friend's 3 cylinder 59 plate Aygo that was not warming up as well or holding its heat and a decrease in fuel economy since the weather turned cold.

The hose in full view is top hose but not connected to black thermostat housing and I'm thinking some idiot has got hoses wrong at some point as it has had a poor front ent repair at some point.

[320touring]

My Merc has that - its on the lower hose.

[stephen01]

Is there an easy way to do change of address with the DVLA, or do i need to fill in each one of these and post them off?

 

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No easy way for address change, when I sent all mine off, only 4 mind, I sent them first class recorded and took a picture of each one just in case. 

[Frogchod]

I've been out to a garage sale today, there was a load a rammel best slung in the fragger but some of it caught my eye.

I'm seriously tempted by this Buick.

It's cheap and it works:

It has bangin' choonze:

Should the roof look like a fake soft top ?

 

I've yet to look into registration costs but, daft question on Autoshite, do I buy it ? Do these Buicks explode, it's a 3.8.

 

Other stuff that was there:

He wants 1300 euro for the Massy

Fiat 600 is 1000 euro

I was told this was a '76 caddy... RHD and non runner, also 1000 euro

Cant remember what this is, pre Studebaker he said, only 6 in the world.

 

Back to the Buick, what's a sentinel light ?

[louiepj]

My Merc has that - its on the lower hose.

Way to go Mercedes for breaking tradition and plumbing up the coolant system differently. I wonder if there are many different cars like that?

I just phoned Toyota main dealer to find out price of thermostat, gasket, housing and bolts.... £67 Inc vat!! oh and while I'm on the phone can you confirm that the radiator top hose connects to that housing as I want to make sure it's right.

And he confirmed it for me and offered me the hose as well for another £20.

So I'm hoping in this case the reverse flow through the radiator is the problem. Will have a quick hose swap when we get some coolant and see what happens though I am tempted to stick a new thermostat in as well.

[louiepj]

I've been out to a garage sale today, there was a load a rammel best slung in the fragger but some of it caught my eye.

I'm seriously tempted by this Buick.

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It's cheap and it works:

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It has bangin' choonze:

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Should the roof look like a fake soft top ?

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I've yet to look into registration costs but, daft question on Autoshite, do I buy it ? Do these Buicks explode, it's a 3.8.

 

Other stuff that was there:

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He wants 1300 euro for the Massy

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Fiat 600 is 1000 euro

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I was told this was a '76 caddy... RHD and non runner, also 1000 euro

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Cant remember what this is, pre Studebaker he said, only 6 in the world.

 

Back to the Buick, what's a sentinel light ?

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Twilight Sentinal is timed lights when you get out of car so you can see where you're going when it's dark I think. Optical sensor on dash to sense day/night and that slider switch to set time delay.

I drove one and thought it was automatic dimming light switch like cadillac optronic eye thing till people kept flashing me for main beams lol and then couldn't work out why car lights wouldn't turn off when I parked up.