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by jrh
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Gear change
Replies: 23
Views: 360

Re: Gear change

Well done Bob , good news.
KISS Keep it simple stupid , is always a good place to start.
by jrh
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Gear change
Replies: 23
Views: 360

Re: Gear change

VSS the unit that creates the pulse that goes to the cruise control and speedometer.
Easy to swap over , when the gearbox is out.
by jrh
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Gear change
Replies: 23
Views: 360

Re: Gear change

I have a gearbox you can have for free Bob , only thing missing is VSS unit.
It is near Grimsby !
by jrh
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Fuel tank removal
Replies: 2
Views: 9242

Re: Fuel tank removal

Remember to REVERSE the bolt/nut holding the transverse arms when the tank is out.
Cos you can't get it out when the tank is in position.
by jrh
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: ENGINE MOMENTARILY CUTTING OUT
Replies: 2
Views: 6851

Re: ENGINE MOMENTARILY CUTTING OUT

I hope you are right BUT always carry a good spare dissy in the boot................just in case.
by jrh
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Handbrake Failure
Replies: 8
Views: 29328

Re: Handbrake Failure

Sorry , it's lack of DENSO tape again ! When you fit newish calipers , the spindle that disappears into the body of the caliper , the one that is operated by the handbrake cable , MUST be packed round tight with DENSO tape. This will give the lip seal a fighting chance of keeping the salt water out....
by jrh
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Front passenger spring gone.
Replies: 9
Views: 17597

Re: Front passenger spring gone.

Hmmm, been through all of this with dear old M515 many years ago. I fitted used springs which always broke after another few years, the last occasion, before buying new front springs , the car had been static, in the garage for four years. when I came back to use the car , the front spring had broke...
by jrh
Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 2.5L Cambelt alternative
Replies: 0
Views: 28296

2.5L Cambelt alternative

The 4cyl 2.0L diesel 2007 MAZDA 3 has exactly the same cambelt as the 2.5L Probe.
If you want to compare prices from Mazda dealers.
by jrh
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Lazy rev counter
Replies: 54
Views: 264362

Re: Lazy rev counter

I have a horrible feeling the rev counter problem is a 'mechanical' one , like when you drop a wind-up watch. The bearing at one end of the balance staff breaks , your rev counter has a similar bearing in it.
by jrh
Tue May 09, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Early Probe immobiliser issues
Replies: 7
Views: 7569

Re: Early Probe immobiliser issues

Bob, in 1994 Ford introduced their repair for life for free scheme , those dissy repairs should not have cost you a penny.
Was that the case ?