Scotty2

Add Marcos to the list. I even think the MOC had some bases cast?

There have been a number of people who have fitted "an off the shelf generic one," but can someone tell me the make and model of these beasts so I can get one with some confidence? Scotty2 p.s excepting the one mentioned above which tells me it's not compatible on the website.

My 89SE aerial no longer retracts and needs replacing. I searched the forums and have gleaned that a pretty standard aftermarket one will fit, but can anyone identify an exact make / model / type that will definitely fit? I am UK based by the way. Scott.

I now have my car back on the road following a rather longer than planned maintenance period. It all began with a cracked exhaust manifold for the second time so I chose to have an Alunox tubular manifold fitted. Due to corrosion issues, the engine had to come out, and while the engine is out you might as well change {insert long list of stuff} as well. There were a large number of age related issues with perished hoses, cracked wiring and duff vacuum pump and siezed bolts. The new manifold looks the biz and following a major overhaul and a good seeing to by PNM the car is driving like a new one. I've since had to tweak the (new) wastegate actuator to avoid overboost but the overall feel of the car is such that I just want to go out for a blatt. So much smoother and refined. Thanks to Leon and Pete for getting the old gal back to tip top condition and a joy to drive. Will wait till spring to try and get the air con working again once the war chest has recovered... Might try a run on a rolling road to see power output.

My 89SE is at Alunox now getting my manifold fitted. I bought it back in Sept 13 but decided to take the car over to get it fitted with a guarantee. Unfortunately the engine has to come out due to the dreaded rusty nuts.... Looking forward to trying out the finished product. Edit to add: It looks like the garage that fitted my last cast one didn't use the high spec nuts that I supplied them and just used mild steel. Damn.

Yup. Impressive attention to detail Mr T. I am a convert to electric trickery.

It looks like I can salvage the housing I have. What we found was that the pump outlet was blocked by vanes from a previous failure. We then checked the inlet outlet of the chargecooler and found they were also blocked with old vanes. Ironically the impeller we took off the car had all its vanes but was cracked. Next time I will go electric.

Anyone got an unwanted chargecooler housing? Rebuilding the pump and found the hose connections very corroded. Rest of pump OK for rebuild, just the hose connections.dodgy.

I just got it today (working away delay in sending cheque..) Looks a well engineered piece of kit. All gaskets and studs/bolts included. WHen I replaced my last one, I got a set of nuts from Garry Kemp which were aircraft spec and shouldnt have corroded which should make the swap easier. I am thinking of taking it to Alunox to get fitted to ensure there will be quibble on potential warranty issues. As you will read above, it may be delayed until I change the coil packs. - If that is the issue?

Thanks guys. Two ordered. Knuckles prepared to get skinned if I remember from last time...

Where did you get the MSD coil pack? Sounds like the best place to try next. Oops did some searching, MSD 8224 Looks like I need two and use the existing backplate?

The O2 sensor was new when I bought the car so it's 10 years old. No fault code coming up. The coil pack was changed as one unit - all 4 cylinders. Not sure what I can do to alter the rich/lean wastegate issue?

Changed plugs and leads but still get an intermittent misfire. Went for a logging run with freescan and it started around 600 counts. It manifests itself as almost cutting out, then really rough running for a few seconds, put your foot down and it stutters then comes back to life. It then disappears for a while sometimes coming back at the next junction, sometimes not. Has also happened while cruising at 70 on the motorway - as if the ignition has been switched off, backfiring a bit and comes back to life if you plant your foot. It had a new coil pack recently so I am tending to discount that - unless they have modern quality standards so don't last... No fault codes coming up apart from once - misfire. Anyone want to see if I am missing something on the log? I now know I need a chargecooler impeller Misfire 200913 - 01.xls

Not one on the shelf now. I just bought it ! My manifold has cracked for the second time. The original lasted 40 000 miles, the replacement cast one lasted 3000 miles!!! Oh the joy of trying to fit this now...

Another update... When air con is switched on on the dash, the fans start running, after the engine starts they keep running until the engine has gone through a warm up cycle, the revs drop to a smoother tickover and the fans stop. They won't restart again???? LO P cut out switch OK,

On mine, the ports were accessed from the engine bay on the compressor itself? 89 SE.

Update. Had it confirmed that if switched directly, the compressor does cut in. Took the trim panel off to access the switch and see if anything loose. At one point The fans did kick in and I heard the click of the compressor. It seemed to be working. However, it didn't last. Despite wiggling and checking fuses, I have not been able to get it to restart. Must have another delve but in this heat my patience is not long lasting. Must be something simple - I hope.

Update Checked the fan wiring and it has been connected properly. The new wires joined and heat shrunk onto the old ones. Read the manual (DOH) and checked the fuses for the fans. Bingo - theold fan had blown the fuse. Replaced and now all three fans run on hitting 92C. Fans do not start when air con switched on. A clue there. Will check the lo pressure switch as suggested. How usual is it for a relay to fail stopping it working? Scotty2 - Getting warm - Well as the Air Con is U/S I am getting warm... What will Freescan be able to tell me?

I just had my Air-Con converted and recharged. (A local guy who works on old tractors and other farm machinery who converts them from the old systems to the new refridgerant - no fancy stuff just new ports and a new oil suitable for the new gas - £110) Good news is that the system held vacuum for 30 mins showing no leaks. Now it won't cut in. The Air Con guy tested the compressor and it worked directly. Now I think I have a clue which might be the cause... I have just had a new fan fitted to the front - the one nearest the O/S/F wheel. When I was in traffic last week the "Fan Fail" light came on and when I checked, the new fan was not runnning. I seem to remember that when you switch on the air-con that one fan runs all the time? Now does the fact that my replacement fan does not run stop the air con from cutting in? A quick look at the wiring diagram suggests that this may be the case. Am I getting close? Any views? Scotty2

Update: New cables fitted and the car is transformed. They must have been on there way out for some time. Car is a pleasure to drive now and I have been putting some miles in. I can even reverse! Now the air con...

Prey tell...

Been under the car today to look at linkages. Look OK. Both cables look like they have exploded! The heat has burnt off the sheath and a couple of years of rust have destroyed the outer cable. It's a wonder I could get any gears at all!!. Feel better now I've found the problem as all the parts add up to quite a sum when repalcing them all... Off to source gear cables...

Thanks. I have been looking at LEW but hadn't seen that page. Just frustrating to have everything else sorted just to be spoiled by a few washers and bushes! Will have to see what bit is playing up. As you say methodically check the system. I'm just short of spare time at the moment...

Despite fitting an upgraded selector kit albeit a couple of years ago, since recommissioning after a couple of years off the road, the gearchange is not at all good. At the Pistonheads Sunday Service today I finally lost reverse gear and had to push her to get out of my parking place! Any tips on setting up, improvements? I have finally got the car running beautifully and resprayed and now the gearchange is spoiling the fun. I cannot get reverse and it wants to go into third rather than first.

As you may have seen, I, or rather Jim at Beverley Paint and Body Centre, now knows what is involved too! Not a job I'd have the patience for. Nice to see another BRG beast looking good.