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I did a review on the apartment I was staying in when I was down the smoke for the last couple of weeks. Somehow it was rated as "Good" - but given its actually very hard to give a bad one since there is only one option of less than good and 3 for good or better, its bias. Still I did write some words that did give more detail!
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Mines a 13row cooler -from Rimmers as it happens in a kit with braided hoses and thermostat. £190 delivered 2019 @JohnD I did look at mounting it to the side of the water rad - but mine is a full width rad and no room - so it will be at the bottom of the rad - possibly between the rails rather than all above - which sounds like Colins is mounted I was tempted to get the car out of the garage this afternoon and go for a spin - but as soon as the sun comes out and I notice, it disappears again and the wet stuff falls out again.
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Not that I have time to fit the cooler yet - but making plans (for Nigel ) for Christmas Thinking of drilling the chassis rails and fitting a couple of rivnuts on each to fix the bracket to and then mount the cooler onto the bracket, all in front of the radiator - much like Rogers or Sam's - not sure whether it will hang down or be on top yet. I'm tempted for on top to avoid damage being below. Does this seem sensible?
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My spitfire smelt of petrol at one point. Can’t remember why now, but I think it was perished fuel lines. But had to seal every hole in the wall between the garage and house - including the roof joists, it was so bad. the smell has gone now though. but the very worst smell was when I was a student. One of the guys had very smelly feet. Even freshly washed they could kill a budgy at 20paces.
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I've put 20ltrs of the stuff in mine since April 😄 but I have done 16k miles since then too. And I've not driven it until yesterday for 2 weeks as I've been in London on a project so took the train! Average MPG being 52 which I'm happy with - especially given the Land rover I had for 7 years averaged 24 Though was a lot of fun. Both my fuel and maintenance bills have come down a lot since then
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My previous car to the Skoda was also a diesel - but was definitely exciting ! A bmw 530d touring. 0-60 in less than 6seconds and topped out at 155 mph. Neither claim verified by me - but was very quick and did handle very well. Shame it wasn’t also comfortable! And averaged about 44mpg. Over 50 on a good run but only high 30’s round town.
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I’ve had a diesel car for as long as I can remember. First one was a Peugeot 205grd with a gti body kit on it. When diesel was significantly cheaper than petrol. I did go back to petrol with my first company car, but reverted back to diesel at the first replacement. I’ve then had about 8 or 9 diesel cars one for 7 years (and 174000 miles) the others between 2 and 4 years my current car is a Skoda Superb 2ltr estate - yes it has adblue- not had to run it to clean the particulate filter yet- probably because I do a lot of miles so gets hot enough. but smelly? No not really. Noisy? No not really. demonised? Absolutely. Are diesel cars the right choice for everyone? No they are not - if you have to regularly run it to clean the filter I’d say it was the wrong choice. Same thing car be said about petrol and electric cars.
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To be honest, its at least not going to wreck your engine unlike petrol in diesels. It will smoke for a while, but just keep refilling with petrol as Pete says drive till its pretty clear!
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Only just - hence the problem 😂
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Finally got it all back in and the right wires going to the right gauges/switches (managed to swap two - fuel gauge and headlight switch. I even took photographs but still mixed up blue with green/black. I blame the dirt and lighting ) radio is also working properly my only issue is me. I lent over the handbrake to refit the dash screws - and thick I may have cracked a rib. 😳
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Thanks for all the reply’s! Doug I’m only down for one night back home tomorrow. I am back down for a week next week but will probably be very busy and working late - tonight was bad enough - our the house at 5:30 This morning and got to the hotel Just gone 7 - must get something to eat! Roger, as ever thanks for the pictures - as well as Sam. Makes a lot more sense now! As for hoses, I bought the thermo kit from Rimmers with the braded hoses which are screw onto flared pipes. Look and feel substantial so I think will be fine. When I get to my proper computer I will look a lot more closely 😃
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It’s not that glamorous Pete. I’m working in London and I’m stopping down tonight. Saves another 5am getup.
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Thanks Doug I’ll look later when I get to my hotel.
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I’ve bought a mocol thermostatically controlled oil cooler for my spitfire 1500 now I know I probably don’t need one but let’s not go there. question is, does anyone have any pictures and advice as to how to fit it - pictures would be great as it comes with no instructions what so ever!
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dash is back in. Just have to fit a couple more screws to the trim on the bottom but looks ok I think.
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My dad drilled out the two holes this afternoon so the seatbelt warning light now sits flush to the dash Also fitted the new rubber seals - which are round section and the gauges sit so much better now - also had a bit of a clean up. forecast is better tomorrow so hoping to be able to get the dash all back in and the electrics sorted.
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My daughters 107 would start sometimes first time and other times it would skip on the flywheel. Changed the starter and been fine since - but you could see the witness marks on the ring gear.... I suspect the solenoid was a little weak and wouldn't drag it in all the time
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The new rings came yesterday, as did some thin wall wire in a couple of different colours and sizes so I can sort the fag lighter out as well as the radio switched feed.
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Thanks Colin - I've order the kit from Paddocks now - but I see that they also do chrome bezels - not that mine are bad (And that slightly worn patener is better I think!)
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Looks like it! Never thought of looking at paddocks. 🤷♂️ I was looking at all the specialist gauge restorers 😂
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Oh and does anyone know where I can get some rubber gaskets to go around the gauges?
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I've ordered a few odds and sods of wiring tonight - just a few colours and capacities to be able to add to the harness in the right colours. I've also managed to get the speedo drive out of the speedo - wouldn't come out! Still not found a suitable bulb holder and bulb for the instrument lights
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Wiring isn't there for the fag lighter either! Wiring isn't an issue I can soon add that.
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Mine is 100psi on startup. Hasn't blown up yet.
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A question. At the back of the black plastic trim, there is a bulb holder. Where can I get a suitable one from? Or a part number?