Frechracing blue is correct. Many years ago, when I neeeded an exhaust for my MK3 Cavalier, the main dealer gave me a choice between the OEM part and an alternative part for about half the price. When I needed another exhaust part a year later, they only sold the cheaper version. This helps to expla...

Hi Dan, Remember that it is far easier for a plug to spark when not under compression in the cylinder, so don't assume that you are getting the full HT voltage just because you see a spark. Clean out the distributor cap and arm with WD40, and check the arm is turning round! (cam belt) Inspect all th...

"Standard Fitment - Speedline 6J x 14 (185/60 R14) "

shouldn't that be 195/60 VR14 ?

Mike

The standard fit door cards with the leather interior are the same as the monza type, but with black vinyl where the cloth would be.

They are pretty naff, so most people keep the cloth trimmed door cards when they swap the seats for leather.

Mike

1st check the small wire connection to the top of the solonoid, it is only a crimp termnal and it was intermittant on mine. I soldered directly to it and it was reliable again. As suggested by Tim, an extra relay really does work well. The wiring to the solonoid goes via the keyswitch, and avoiding ...

I expect there is one in my spares vault,

pm me if you still need one, and I'll dig it out.

mike

If you had air con, you would already have 2 fans. to wire in 2nd fan: wire the new fan in parallel with existing fan. wire a second low speed dropper resistor in parallel with the existing resistor. job done. both fans now spin at the correct low speed when engine is hot, and both spin at high spee...

That DVLA report could also be correct for a scrapped car.

I ran 2 car registrations for cars I personally scrapped, and they also list a 'date of liability'.

To me it appars dumb that they do not say 'scrapped' for a car that has been reported as such.

Mike

The sensors are the same on the pug 405, except that there is a different connector on the end of the lead. That is no problem , as you can splice the cable. The cable is coaxial but this is not a high frequency RF signal so just make a good connection and wrap the joint in self amalgamating tape et...

Loosing the front door pockets in exchange for xm front seats is a small price to pay.

Mike

I agree wih NZ16V.

Maplin do some decent alarm systems which interface easily with the central locking.

CPC.co.uk also do remote senders and receivers which can be adapted to do the locking too, with the addition of a few transistors as switches.

Valve stem oil seals appear to last much longer in the 16V engines, I don't know why. Possibly better oil cooling? When my valve stem seals went hard, in an 8V GTI, the exhaust smoke was normal until the car had warmed up, then lots of bluey smoke. Oil consumption was noticably high. Fitted 20w40 an...

This whole new tax thing really exposes the fact that the government don't care about the environment, only raising taxes. There is no 'harm' owning a thirsty car, only when it is driven does it use fuel. The tax on petrol is already sky high, and this is pay as you drive. A large car at 30 miles a ...

Mines OK, needs a driveshaft gaiter for an MOT which has just expired, but is not taxed or insured so is living in the garage at the moment. It was my daily drive until last April. With three cars in the family and only 2 drivers, it does not make sense to keep all on the road all the same time. I w...

When is the Stratford meet?

I would like to attend, but fear I may be in France then.

miek