Well done Bob , good news.
KISS Keep it simple stupid , is always a good place to start.
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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:42 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Gear change
- Replies: 23
- Views: 426
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Gear change
- Replies: 23
- Views: 426
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.
Easy to swap over , when the gearbox is out.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Gear change
- Replies: 23
- Views: 426
Re: Gear change
I have a gearbox you can have for free Bob , only thing missing is VSS unit.
It is near Grimsby !
It is near Grimsby !
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Fuel tank removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9243
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.
Cos you can't get it out when the tank is in position.
- 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.
- 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....
- 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...
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:29 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: 2.5L Cambelt alternative
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28299
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.
If you want to compare prices from Mazda dealers.
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:48 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Lazy rev counter
- Replies: 54
- Views: 264365
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.
- Tue May 09, 2023 11:18 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Early Probe immobiliser issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7570
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 ?
Was that the case ?