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by fuerte
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Tips for fitting rear view mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 12852

Re: Tips for fitting rear view mirror

Thanks. The whole mirror has fallen ofcincluding clip. Last time I tried the sticky pads but it fell off. I will try later That might be down to the type of pad or glue, Do you remove the clip from the mirror before fitting it? Last time I didn't remove the clip but I taped mirror on for 24 hours o...
by fuerte
Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Tips for fitting rear view mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 12852

Re: Tips for fitting rear view mirror

Thanks.
The whole mirror has fallen ofcincluding clip.
Last time I tried the sticky pads but it fell off.
I will try later
by fuerte
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Tips for fitting rear view mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 12852

Tips for fitting rear view mirror

I fitted one before but the glue seeped and while I was cleaning it up it slipped so sligtly off correct postion. I am putting off doing the job as I need to be in the mood. Last time I think I used eyeliner and maybe tape on outside if window to mark positiion Taped mirror to window until it set 24...
by fuerte
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:51 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: heater resistor for 96 probe
Replies: 12
Views: 27297

Re: heater resistor for 96 probe

I had the 96 resistor 4 in a line.I bought second hand early resistor 2 by 2 but complete with connector cut off wires below connector.An auto electrician rewrired it in for me so far so good.Also 2 by 2 easier to source if go again.
by fuerte
Tue Jan 21, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 13244

Re: Clutch

Glad you are safe.
by fuerte
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery tester reading. Updated
Replies: 12
Views: 24569

Re: Battery tester reading. Updated

Sunfly To answer your question they put in transportation plugs to prevent leaks as to quote the couriers throw them around!! You are supposed to take out on delivery to prevent build up of gas?Is that the word. I have left it alone. Let's see what they deliver Monday? Not up to going to Cheltenham....
by fuerte
Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery tester reading. Updated
Replies: 12
Views: 24569

Re: Battery tester reading. Updated

Never store a battery get one when needed ;) Was it a seal led unit :?: If so and leaking send back,Glad alternater gives that readiing spot on just get another battery off them ;) Elaine Kev Thanks Kev.Both were Numax amo58l. Leaking one being picked up Monday and they are delivering another the s...
by fuerte
Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery tester reading. Updated
Replies: 12
Views: 24569

Re: Battery tester reading. Updated

i get my batteries from Tayna and never had a problem always well packaged and A1,there now expensive so modded the battery tray to S/S So can fit any battery ;) ,check the car when running, across the battery terminals should read 14/14.2 volts that means alternator giving full charge to battery B...
by fuerte
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:09 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery tester reading. Updated
Replies: 12
Views: 24569

Re: Battery tester reading. Updated

It wont hurt Elaine. There's little to no activity if its not charging or discharging. Stay away from those fumes. Fully charged the open circuit battery voltage will be about 13 volts but probably a little higher immediately after being charged but that soon goes as its due to an internal capacita...
by fuerte
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery tester reading. Updated
Replies: 12
Views: 24569

Re: Battery tester reading. Updated

You are taking the safest option by demanding an exchange. There is no way acid should have been present on the outside surface of a new battery. I know no way was I having that.Battery supplier given me a different opinion every time I ring Just for my safety they say remove safety plugs immediate...