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by Andy W
Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: MX6 Battery Drain
Replies: 5
Views: 2531

Re: MX6 Battery Drain

I had a similar issue with the rat if it was left for a week or two. I just used to disconnect the negative terminal as CPT suggests.
by Andy W
Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Bad news at the pump
Replies: 15
Views: 17139

Re: Bad news at the pump

Well I'm in awe of all the knowledge that is in our small club about ethanol and jelly. Now I know what the "E" in E5 stands for, I shall buy the fuel with E5 on it come what may. No way will I be following the government advice, assurance, etc, etc. However, I'm pleased we are all now aware. Remem...
by Andy W
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Bad news at the pump
Replies: 15
Views: 17139

Re: Bad news at the pump

Someone posted this in the American Cars UK group on facebook. The majority of American Cars can run on E10 anyway and as someone said if you are running a car with 40 year fuel lines you're inviting trouble anyway :o A quick google found out the the USA introduced E10 back in 1990 so hopefully our ...
by Andy W
Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Oil pressure needle
Replies: 12
Views: 14586

Re: Oil pressure needle

If it's the early type then it could be the sender unit - they go faulty after a bit and they aren't cheap to replace.
by Andy W
Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine/gearbox
Replies: 25
Views: 36495

Re: Engine/gearbox

Sounds like a bit of a saga Mal.
by Andy W
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:14 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Removal of Short Shifter....
Replies: 5
Views: 12295

Re: Removal of Short Shifter....

It's quite straight forward - the worst bit is removing the circlip.
by Andy W
Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Windscreen
Replies: 4
Views: 11082

Re: Windscreen

Front screen should be fine - all the rest is hard to get.

There is a bloke on e-bay sells them for £200 if the insurance/fitter says they can't find one.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-PROBE-W ... 1180179878?
by Andy W
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Holes in my sills both sides at rear
Replies: 18
Views: 35285

Re: Holes in my sills both sides at rear

Andy kay93 wrote:
Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:49 pm
That’s look great!, what sort of price do you think I’d
Be looking at for both sides? 🤔
I think it was around £60 from Kev for inners and outers when I did mine a couple of years ago.

Best ask Kev (CPT black) as it depends if he is still able to make them.
by Andy W
Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Holes in my sills both sides at rear
Replies: 18
Views: 35285

Re: Holes in my sills both sides at rear

Ask Kev (CPT) when he's able to make up a batch next. They aren't a full sill but the rear sections but do fit quite nicely.
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