peteyg
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G Turbo blower fans blew a fuse
peteyg replied to Geeman's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
Snap. I know the fans have stopped working when the radio goes off! I have found the copper oxidises and needs a regular clean. -
G Turbo blower fans blew a fuse
peteyg replied to Geeman's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
On my S2 the blower fans and stereo run off the same fuse. Pete -
If you don't get better offer @PhilWI'm between Basingstoke and Winchester, about 45mins from the ferry port. My old man often leaves his car and trailer with us when heading off on European jaunts. Pete
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Quite compressed but you can just about see it. As fitted when restored by SJ many years ago. Whether it's original fitment, that's another question.
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I think there should be a sponge type gasket that goes between body and surround. that would take up some of the slack depending on how bad the surrounds are. Pete
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@Fridgeride height as per the book and like you set up for just a driver. The front shocks are set to 8 and I'm running the tyres at 22psi, rears at 27psi as per the book. I have had 2 front protechs fail over the years when they weren't that old. The bounce test easily shows a knackered one up. Pete
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Protech shocks and standard springs.
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@pbharcourt19.15 for 19.30.
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She's clean on the inside. You'll be fine!
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Took advantage of the chilly backdrop. Too cold to wash the car though.
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I replaced the springs too with standard spec. Ride height is perfect. The damping rate is adjustable on the fronts but not the ride height, that has to be done as above. The rears are height adjustable but that is required to get the correct camber and need to be cranked up quite tight. Pete
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The ride height needs to be set with 2 passengers in the vehicle plus, I think, fluids etc. Leave the suspension loose then torque it all up when the vehicle is weighed down. That will dictate how high it rides. I have Protech replacements all round. Pete
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Pretty sure it's a press fit. Mine swivels but doesn't leak oil so it's not fixed. Pete
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@jonwatcool, I'll take a look. Thanks.
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I've just swapped the spacers around and the air leak is still there on the front carb unless I tighten the nuts right up though it's still there, just. Suspect carb face or manifold face. No fuel leaks though so a small but important win.
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So, replaced O rings and tightened to specified gaps as per advice above and Des Hammill's book. I now have petrol pissing out of the bottom of the spacers. Tightened further to eliminate fuel leaks but still with gaps between spacers and carb/manifold but now have major air leak on front carb between spacer and carb. Tempted to crank everything up as per my original picture where I didn't notice any issues with poor running due to frothy fuel. Thoughts? Pete
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I might have the light moulding somewhere in my pile of spare parts that have amassed over the years. Ill have a rummage. Pete
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@jonwat Not entirely sure what you're referring to with the gaps. There is no adjustment on an S2 as far as I know, only getting the correct tightness of the the rubber washers. Pete
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If anyone is interested I replaced the spindle which solved the leak. Pete
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Bugger. 25th is half term and we're away. Typical now I've just got the Esprit up and running again!
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Southbound on the A34 looking gorgeous. Isn't this Mike's (forgotten surname) old car? Pete
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@exeterjeepThanks Keith, that's just what I needed! Pete
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Hi all, I need to identify whether and Excel has an HC engine and is actually an SE or not. The car is not mine so have asked for the engine number but need to be able to decode it to fathom whether it's the 180bhp version. I'm familiar with 907s but not 912s. TIA, Pete
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I have a leak around the spindle between the barrels of the rear carb. I'm guessing there's no seal there, only on the ends of the spindle so is it likely to be a worn spindle? Fuel only leaks when engine is revved. Cheers, Pete
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You shouldn't have gaskets on the cam towers on your car. Just the anaerobic sealant. The inlet and exhaust valves have different settings. Can't remember off the top of my head what the values are.
