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by Scooby
Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Frozen door lock / mechanism
Replies: 12
Views: 44971

Re: Frozen door lock / mechanism

Let's get ready not to rumble then! :D
by Scooby
Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Frozen door lock / mechanism
Replies: 12
Views: 44971

Re: Frozen door lock / mechanism

WD40 will trash the locks. 'Traditional' WD40 not only removes the water, but also the grease which is used inside the lock as a lubricant, effectively opening it up seizures. GT85 on the other hand is apparently an oil / lubricant spray, so should work, however I guess any sort of oil-based lubrica...
by Scooby
Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Alarm/ keyless entry
Replies: 5
Views: 20950

Re: Alarm/ keyless entry

Any of the Chinese eBay ones will work provided they're wired correctly.

There used to be a write up somewhere as it involves a resistor and all sorts.
by Scooby
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:41 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: ABS Rear off side speed sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 11140

Re: ABS Rear off side speed sensor

If it is a sensor, someone on here should be able to provide you with a used spare. New ones might be difficult to find though.
by Scooby
Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 1995 V6 24V Red rat rod 200k miles - scrap or save?
Replies: 7
Views: 23842

Re: 1995 V6 24V Red rat rod 200k miles - scrap or save?

Looking at the pictures, the biggest issues are going to be the body rust and the door rubbers. The ones you've got appear really quite bubbly, meaning they probably won't last much longer before starting to let water in. The front wing isn't too much of a problem as replacements can be found, but t...
by Scooby
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: emissions
Replies: 11
Views: 49890

Re: emissions

Kit wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:50 pm
Remember,
There's two sizes of CAT on 16V

400mm early
440mm late

Kit
Assuming you've still got a standard exhaust system fitted. ;)
by Scooby
Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: emissions
Replies: 11
Views: 49890

Re: emissions

Not sure you can buy an OEM one any longer, but after market ones are available on eBay from about £50.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/332358136302
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/BM90284-BM-Cat ... 6961&rt=nc
by Scooby
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: emissions
Replies: 11
Views: 49890

Re: emissions

My emissions issue was caused by a faulty connection on the ECU. Faulty connection was caused by corrosion on the contacts.
by Scooby
Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: bulb number
Replies: 2
Views: 11787

Re: bulb number

I ordered T3 Neo Wedge bulbs from eBay (LEDs) Not sure if Maplin will call them the same thing though.
by Scooby
Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Front stabiliser bushes
Replies: 1
Views: 8420

Re: Front stabiliser bushes

Does it use the same ones as the MX-6?