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by Probeman
Thu May 09, 2019 8:58 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Servicing advice
Replies: 8
Views: 16884

Re: Servicing advice

I've always used 5w30 fully synthetic on my 24v.
by Probeman
Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Need a coolant cap
Replies: 8
Views: 16911

Re: Need a coolant cap

I had a similiar issue a few years ago. The 2 caps are different but you can use spring loaded caps on them both now as the non spring one is difficult to source. Secondly dont top up the plastic tank, it is simply an overflow tank. The way to top up a 24v is remove the 2 radiator caps and then fill...
by Probeman
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:58 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic Idle 16v
Replies: 8
Views: 16379

Re: Erratic Idle 16v

Well it appears my erratic idle has fixed itself..... FItted a brand new battery yesterday as the other one was struggling to start the car most of the time. It now idles at 650 rpm when warm and the revs dont bounce all over the place etc. Could be a complete fluke but ill still clean the IAC the w...
by Probeman
Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery fouling bonnet
Replies: 21
Views: 41217

Re: Battery fouling bonnet

Brought the correct battery from Tayna and got it delivered in 24 hours. Great service and fits great
by Probeman
Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:06 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic Idle 16v
Replies: 8
Views: 16379

Re: Erratic Idle 16v

Thanks for all the suggestions. Ill have a look this weekend. Going to flush the cooling system completely and out new anti freeze etc in and will give the IAC a clean. Fingers crossed it sorts the problems because other than those its a great car! Nice to be driving a probe everyday again
by Probeman
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:58 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic Idle 16v
Replies: 8
Views: 16379

Erratic Idle 16v

Hi All Got my new probe from Duncan and all ok but noticed couple of little bits that i am hoping someone can help with. When the car is warm firstly the heating in the car isn't very warm at all regardless of the settings on the heater panel. Secondly when warm if i stop and put the car in neutral ...