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by Micron
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: REAR SHOCK MOUNTS
Replies: 6
Views: 2486

Re: REAR SHOCK MOUNTS

cpt black wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:26 pm
Thats wot i thought Trev just wondered why some say left/right :lol:
I think what they do, is move the flat so that they probabaly point towards the middle, but not sure what difference it makes, unless you can see a difference when you look at them side on and they sit differently?
by Micron
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: No hot air
Replies: 7
Views: 2280

Re: No hot air

as you say, it might be a stuck thermostat, it could be stuck open, or you may have an airlock, try having the car tick over and warm up with the cap on the engine removed, heater on full.
by Micron
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: REAR SHOCK MOUNTS
Replies: 6
Views: 2486

Re: REAR SHOCK MOUNTS

I believe that they are, but apparently not if you look at the attached pictures, but I don't really see the advantage , as all that gets move is the flat on the insert?
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by Micron
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24V Battery
Replies: 10
Views: 3255

Re: 24V Battery

TrevorH83 wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:03 am
Am I right to say it’s this one?

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/n ... gJqYvD_BwE

Thank you 👍
Yes, that is correct
by Micron
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Front strut top marks
Replies: 2
Views: 1512

Re: Front strut top marks

I assume that you have already removed the old one from the car?
If you haven’t then just copy what is there, sorry can’t help with a diagram?
by Micron
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Sunroof drain holes
Replies: 4
Views: 1261

Re: Sunroof drain holes

cpt black wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:35 pm
Fronts are easy Trev,air compressor blow them though or some 6mm wire pock
down the holes rear are a pain same way but easier if the sunroofs out ;)
I can take the sunroof out, but are the holes easy to see?

I have a compressor.
by Micron
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Sunroof drain holes
Replies: 4
Views: 1261

Sunroof drain holes

I opened the car door on Saturday to find that summer had already arrived and the drivers side foot well had decided to get the swimming pool out :o :o :o We had a pool of water, which I did bail out, but the head lining was wet, very wet :cry: :cry: Not having much time over the weekend, I moved a ...
by Micron
Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Previous owner modifications
Replies: 5
Views: 1113

Re: Previous owner modifications

Charles,
I agree with Kev.
Were you having issues with the engine running? (apologies, I may have missed your earlier post?)
by Micron
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Strut inserts
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Re: Strut inserts

To be honest I have done a lot of research, was hoping to find out if it’s possible before spending hours searching and taking apart a pair. Charles I can’t say that I have heard anyone changing inserts? If you are looking for standard replacement ones, you can search for Mazda 626GE as they are th...
by Micron
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Strut inserts
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Re: Strut inserts

Probably quicker to buy new shocks

What inserts do you want to use as replacements?

To be honest I’m not sure if they are a DIY job to replace them?