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3 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:
yes Tony didnt realise it had an adaptor till i got up close and personal but pee out on corners ...what the !!!
removed it and fitted a tank/oil filler cap from chris witor https://www.chriswitor.com/proddetail.php?prod=618389RM
but being 2 prong wont help on H and V 3 prongs
Pete
Did the same thing Pete, perfect ever since.
Tony.
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2 hours ago, NonMember said:
It was a known design flaw in the 3-door Metro. The filler cap got re-designed on later ones.
Correct Rob, many accidents were caused by the fuel pouring out onto the nsr wheel..... lethal when raining. It was mainly caused by a non standard fuel cap being used, but Austin Rover moved the filler neck higher up the body.
Tony.
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I must have had the same cap Pete.... Absolutely p*ssed out when cornering.
Tony.
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I use a piece of dpc to stop the paint getting scratched Colin.
Tony.
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Have you ever thought of taking it to a garage Jeff?...... Only joking mate you are nearly there, up for a laugh and having a go yourself
I take my hat off to you sir...
Tony.
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20 minutes ago, Badwolf said:
I have two of those. They are excellent.
I have two as well, as good as the C-Tech.
Tony.
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5 hours ago, Woody2000 said:
no Tony it’s a bit stiff ands doesn’t always work
Have you lubricated the linkages and cam that it operates on Woody? Sometimes that makes them stiff...
Tony.
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Has the cable actually snapped?
Tony.
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Also starting the car now and again is an engine killer Euan, unless you are giving it a 10 mile run leave it alone and just charge the battery.
Tony.
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2 hours ago, Paul H said:
Hi Tony . Brake fluid is still clean so would have to measure before stopping
Paul
It just looked a bit murky the photo Paul, so it would be a bit difficult.
Tony.
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1 hour ago, Jeffds1360 said:
Hi lads and thanks again. I did not remove the skew gear so that is no problem.
It was the pedestal that I called the 'sleeve' in my OP.
I'm having a day off as I have the wobbles after the oxford covid jab
Due mine on Friday....Hope you feel better tomorrow Jeff.
Tony.
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19 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
you may just need a turkey baster and suck
out the reservoir ...thats a bit mischievous
Pete
Dangerous if the wifes about Pete.
Tony,
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I just use gravity Paul and when clean fluid comes through tighten up the bleed nipple.
Tony.
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Back in my rallying days in the 70's it was either Koni, Bilstein or Boge that was used by the top crews, not an adjustable in sight. They are just to hard and as soon as you hit a bump in the road in the wet you were in the scenery. Ok for tarmac circuit but not for our potholed roads.
Tony.
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It's a shame Lucas didn't copy Bosch with their distributors and have a mark on the body where the rotor pointed to, no marking up no hassle. If ever i take a dizzy out i mark it with a small chisel.
Tony.
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Just a thought, is it the inner or outer cable that has gone? If you are lucky you might get away with putting the inner in and keeping the light as Mjit mentioned above and fit the knob Colin found
Tony.
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I think in the early 80's Pete. I think its one of those things that if they are fitted they must work. If the windscreen will open it doesn't matter either way.
Tony.
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49 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:
I'll just look at the Stag ones, then.
You can buy those new, if this is the correct pattern - can't even see one in that photo! I'll assume it's the one to bottom left. Can they be easily fitted to a replacement cable?
That one looks a lot better Colin. I can't find a descent pic of one. The Stag one is mega bucks as it's a double
Tony.
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41 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
you could cut the spline off and fit one of these adaptors to the old shaft
available https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/products/ca395-wiper-convertor-shaft-to-spline
Plus one for those Pete, they work really well but do look better if you can find a hex grub screw instead of the bolt.
Tony.
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Depends if it's a daily driver Euan? I only replace the battery if it packs up, but i do look after them. I have 3 Triumphs and to date not replaced a battery. I would see what deals are are on fleabay and go for a descent warranty. my 2500s only has a 38ah battery on (015) and it was on the car when i bought it 6years ago.
Tony.
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1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said:
Okay... at least meet me halfway. Photograph? I've found half a dozen different varieties this morning but have nothing to match them to.
Same knob as the Stag Colin, the aftermarket ones just don't look right. It's too cold to go out and photo of my knob.
Tony.
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46 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:
Any pointers as to what it looks like or why it's individual to the 2000? I can help search but need to know what to look for.
Any idea of part number?
They have a pull knob that matches the other switches Colin.
Tony.
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2 hours ago, PeteH said:
Not a lot of volume for a washer bottle?. Two good washes and?. Mind?. I supose when washers where introduced they did not figure on the MOT. (by 1970/1?).
Pete
Asda shower gel bottle to keep elephants away?
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34 minutes ago, Chris A said:
You've obviously got good eyesight 😁. My level is with them covered by about a couple of centimetres
It's the practice he get's Chris, trying to spot Elephants in Asda.....
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I wouldn't bother with "thick fit" Jeff, bunch of morons who haven't a clue
Try and find a local tyre bay, small place. You will get proper advice from them not how much they can empty your wallet by....
Tony.