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by cpt black
Tue Dec 11, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Power steering issues
Replies: 18
Views: 40081

Re: Power steering issues

You have the Tensioner mate of Boysie bring it down at the weekened
and will fit for you ,Believe we discussed it at the breaker day if i recall
and will replace with new bearing as well ;)
by cpt black
Tue Dec 11, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Power steering issues
Replies: 18
Views: 40081

Re: Power steering issues

Top up with some fresh fluid and check the belt tensioner
mate
by cpt black
Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:24 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: VRIS issues
Replies: 10
Views: 22440

Re: VRIS issues

Hi Gav,could be a cracked pipe under the Intake manifold from the vaccum chamber
My Vris 1 doesn,t work but engine works A1 with no problems,you could try changing
the plug over from Vris 2 to Vris1 to check
by cpt black
Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Heater fan
Replies: 5
Views: 13828

Re: Heater fan

You will need a new heater resistor card,located left hand side below the glove box(IN FAN UNIT)
there is 2 types early/late
4 pin in block early
4 pin in line late
by cpt black
Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Coolant cap
Replies: 6
Views: 15485

Re: Coolant cap

Spring cap on both sides is ok
by cpt black
Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Locks, ignition barrels and immobilisers....
Replies: 15
Views: 36608

Re: Locks, ignition barrels and immobilisers....

Check the mobby bypass (bosch) unit under the centre consul clock
as wires maybe loose,as for the boot lock as Mal said, but have a look at
your key does it look like it takes a battery as you may have a early/late
car any numbers on the dissy :?:
by cpt black
Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: V6 removal of the speed sensor on the gear box?
Replies: 11
Views: 28092

Re: V6 removal of the speed sensor on the gear box?

Best practice always wins ;) If anyone needs another remeber 16v/24v are different ;)
by cpt black
Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Optimum oil fill level
Replies: 6
Views: 14630

Re: Optimum oil fill level

This goes back years ago/left/right hand engines due to engine wear
just keep it topped up your be fine :D we all own them +/-mm/4mm
does it make a difference :o
by cpt black
Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Optimum oil fill level
Replies: 6
Views: 14630

Re: Optimum oil fill level

Well its your car and you can do as you want ;) regards oil level,but a Garage
will do as they do Full as i would (Full Means Full) no come back for them
Your choice
by cpt black
Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Inner CV joint boot split
Replies: 8
Views: 19621

Re: Inner CV joint boot split

£3.99 on ebay from J&R hand mine on 3 years now no problem wot so ever ;)
or buy the complete shaft all done from them as many do on the club