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- Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: Blinky 51/480
Definitely not remove things that do not need to be removed (unless you are looking for work :lol: ) Oh by the way, the instrument cluster has arrived! Someone really made a work of art by twisting wire ends into each other, cutting the wrong circuit traces (it could have been done much, much simple...
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:28 am
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Front seatbelt shoulder pad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1130
Re: Front seatbelt shoulder pad
You will need a 5/8" (yes that is not a metric size though 16 mm will come close) wrench, with which you can undo the bolt that holds the seat belt holder (a fairly large and bent metal bit next to the seat) to the chassis. Now you can remove the seat belt end and slide the shoulder pad around it.
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: Blinky 51/480
Oh I didn't mean to say that the head should be lifted to adjust valve clearance, by all means, no! Just lift the valve cover (and put a new gasket in afterwards) Many people forget valve clearance adjustment needs to be done every 25,000 miles or 40,000 km and it will seriously increase performance...
- Wed May 31, 2017 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: Blinky 51/480
All 400 series have the same waterpump, the same as the Renaults with F3-engine have. There was a different design in the earlier models, which has been replaced by a more efficient one. Again, all are compatible. There is no need to replace the head gasket if it's not leaking. But it can definitely...
- Mon May 29, 2017 9:09 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: International meeting - Netherlands - July 1st
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4149
- Mon May 29, 2017 4:55 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: International meeting - Netherlands - July 1st
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4149
- Sun May 28, 2017 10:27 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: International meeting - Netherlands - July 1st
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4149
International meeting - Netherlands - July 1st
NOTE: This meeting has been cancelled! But on the same date, an alternative meeting may be held. See below.
- Sun May 28, 2017 9:06 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Original Front Centre Console With Cup Holders
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2180
Re: Original Front Centre Console With Cup Holders
Oh my memory might have been wrong, could be as much as € 75 new but definitely not more. But I think it's ridiculous that people dare to ask up to € 150 for a second hand one. Once my TARDIS is finished I'll go back in time, buy up all stocks of rear lights, DRL's, cruise control sets, rear bumper ...
- Sat May 27, 2017 9:09 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Original Front Centre Console With Cup Holders
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2180
Re: Original Front Centre Console With Cup Holders
Considering they were about 40 pound new at the dealer, I simply refuse to pay the greatly inflated prices some people dare to ask. Though it is not so bad as the Venetian Blinds...
- Wed May 24, 2017 5:52 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Seat-belt extending arm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3475
Re: Seat-belt extending arm
I have bought an 8 mm hex key (to fit a 1/4" socket wrench) just for this purpose :) You need to apply quite a lot of force to get it loose. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/7bd3441a4ede17d6c7a5b5f24378b12f.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/848b564a051fff1998dea6f3682e3c91.jpg htt...
- Wed May 24, 2017 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: Blinky 51/480
I was reading / responding the previous post from a mobile connection in the train, I didn't load the images to save data. Now I am reading the thread again... http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae261/arthuy/IMG_20170522_204701151.jpg What the smeg?!? Looks like a class A botch job. :crazy: Somebody...
- Wed May 24, 2017 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: Blinky 51/480
I would devise some circuitry that switches the light on for a brief moment. Most of the electronics is already there. On the other hand, I'd rather have a working ABS.
- Tue May 23, 2017 11:54 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Spare dashboard cluster
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4769
Re: Spare dashboard cluster
You're welcome
By the way, 195/55-15 is the default tire size on 15" rims. You can choose 195/50-15 at a pinch but that doesn't look good on cars with standard springs.
By the way, 195/55-15 is the default tire size on 15" rims. You can choose 195/50-15 at a pinch but that doesn't look good on cars with standard springs.
- Tue May 23, 2017 9:49 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: dashboard screws?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1839
Re: dashboard screws?
I think it's a lot cheaper and more reliable if you source the door pockets in the UK. These bits are delicate, something the Yodel couriers can't handle.
The one I have is cracked, not a big crack but an undamaged one will be much nicer.
The one I have is cracked, not a big crack but an undamaged one will be much nicer.
- Tue May 23, 2017 6:09 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Spare dashboard cluster
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4769
Re: Spare dashboard cluster
If the donor car has the same engine and is of the same model year, you should be OK. However, your car is a 1.7 Turbo and the donor is a Celebration which has a 2 litre non-turbo engine. There is an easy way to convert the info centre computer from 2.0 to 1.7 Turbo, the other way around is a lot mo...
- Sat May 20, 2017 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: Blinky the 480
I have a few questions that hopefully you can help me out with. The A/C doesn't seem to have much of a blast from the vents, if you press the buttons the air doesn't change just sort of comes out the floor and screen. Where should I start with this one? on the diagram is appears to be controlled vi...
- Thu May 18, 2017 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 224780
Re: newbie intro
I sense an instrument cluster in need of a holiday abroadarthuy wrote:The big bug bear on the drive home was the speedo, it isnt working (dial and nothing recording on info centre) there is a motor noise whirring away. will this be the gear cogs?
- Tue May 16, 2017 11:19 am
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Are my brakes working properly?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8882
Re: Are my brakes working properly?
With "ignition turned on" do you mean "engine turned on"? Or just the ignition key switched on? And does the ABS warning light turn on for a brief moment after switching on, or does it remain on all the time? And what happens if you keep pumping the pedal? Anyway, I would go to a mechanic that knows...
- Tue May 16, 2017 7:58 am
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Are my brakes working properly?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8882
Re: Are my brakes working properly?
Oops... Sounds like a bad accumulator, but then again, the ABS warning light will be on if something fails. I have just been investigating a problem with someone's pre-1992 ABS (ABS MkII). Spare parts have become unobtainium of course. I wish someone with knowledge of ATE brake and ABS systems could...
- Mon May 15, 2017 9:03 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Info Centre
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4015
Re: Info Centre
You mean one of these? :lol: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IClhFDZ6RFw/VpebOfGqIaI/AAAAAAAANdI/4zfwzTLtDxU/s1600/MasterImagePositive2.jpg Joseph Lucas, the Prince of Darkness... unfortunately, he taught the French how to build electrics apparently, I had both a Peugeot 205 and a Matra Murena almost gone...