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by MikeyG
Fri May 17, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Brake fluid change
Replies: 6
Views: 14927

Re: Brake fluid change

Be careful there. What was good enough 20 years ago has lasted 20 years. The 'modern' stuff can contain ingredients which are not compatible with the 'old' components in the system. I appreciate that, but I've dipped it with a tester pen and its showing atleast 4% water (the highest reading on the ...
by MikeyG
Thu May 16, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Brake fluid change
Replies: 6
Views: 14927

Brake fluid change

Hey guys,

So I'm guessing the brake fluid in the car hasn't been changed for about 20 years(!!). Its recommended dot 3, however, am I best putting dot 5.1 in purely because its "newer"? I've tried googling it a lot and cant find any good information. I just drive it normally.

Thanks,
by MikeyG
Thu May 16, 2019 12:41 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rear quarter panel and new glass
Replies: 7
Views: 15359

Re: Rear quarter panel and new glass

Hi Kit,

I'd be happy to take them. Could I sort out delivery and get back to you? (Im away up past the wall in the North, in Dundee. :D)

Thanks,
by MikeyG
Sat May 11, 2019 5:01 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rear quarter panel and new glass
Replies: 7
Views: 15359

Re: Rear quarter panel and new glass

The glass atm is going weird - Its like water is getting into it and creating cloudy bits. Its not major, but it looks unsightly and I'd be happier making it all look brand spanking new. What do you mean by "hatch glass still in place"? Is that £50 for all the glass? :D Might just try closing my eye...
by MikeyG
Sat May 11, 2019 1:18 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rear quarter panel and new glass
Replies: 7
Views: 15359

Rear quarter panel and new glass

Hey, I've got a bit of rust on the right rear quarter panel and was wondering whats the best way to go about fixing it? Getting new fenders is no problem but I cant find second hand rear panels anywhere. Are there any other panels that will fit (mx6, 626 etc)? Also I want to replace all the glass. I...
by MikeyG
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Checked ABS error codes now car wont start!
Replies: 8
Views: 17296

Re: Checked ABS error codes now car wont start!

Its a 1995 2.0l 16v.

The immobiliser worked before - It flashed red, pressed the fob, went solid red then off. Then the car would start like a dream. Now it just turns, sparks, you can smell the petrol, but something just isnt playing ball.
by MikeyG
Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Checked ABS error codes now car wont start!
Replies: 8
Views: 17296

Re: Checked ABS error codes now car wont start!

Any other thoughts? If the immobiliser packs in, what actually happens? Nothing? Or does it still allow the engine to turn, just not start?
by MikeyG
Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:05 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Checked ABS error codes now car wont start!
Replies: 8
Views: 17296

Checked ABS error codes now car wont start!

Hey guys, pulling my hair out. Everything was running fine apart from the ABS light was on. Followed the advice for getting the ABS error codes and now the car wont start. The engine turns over but nothing electronic seems to happen. Checked the battery - thats fine. A few other points: - We reset t...
by MikeyG
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Diagnostic Link
Replies: 16
Views: 33191

Re: Diagnostic Link

Hey guys,
I've tried this with the abs linking GND to TBS. I turned the ignition one step too far and now the engines turning but won't start. Any help?

Extra Info: When pressing the Immobiliser fob the red light flashes - It doesnt go solid as it used to do.
by MikeyG
Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 1995 2.0 litre transmission
Replies: 11
Views: 25645

Re: 1995 2.0 litre transmission

Any chance someone could help sourcing radiator hoses? All the sites online are American, and all the british ones dont have stock. Any help greatly appreciated again.

Thanks,