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- Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: New clutch and thrust bearing
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2835
Re: New clutch and thrust bearing
Ray, keep it simple. The garage undertook a "contract" to repair your clutch. It's there responsibility to do that. They haven't, so need to fix it if they want to be paid. Presumably you haven't paid them yet? In which case don't, and have your car taken somewhere that has competent mechanics.
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:15 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Smart chargers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2199
Re: Smart chargers
Malcolm : no the CTek will revive almost anything, but its circuitry requires if to encounter a residual voltage of 2 volts . If your car is gradually discharging the battery ( immobilisers are one of the prime sources of this ) - Both my Bentley Continental R and my Mercedes CLK do it - it will ea...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 69 S2 2+2 RHD throttle linkage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1509
Re: 69 S2 2+2 RHD throttle linkage
I have a '69 series 2 2+2, and would be happy to take a pic, but unfortunately it's away for it's winter service, m.o.t and a few jobs. If you're stuck when it's back early next week let me know and I'll take a pic
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:56 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Smart chargers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2199
Re: Smart chargers
I’m sure you’re correct Christopher (as usual!) but if a 12 volt lead acid battery gets to less than 2 volts, isn’t it dead?
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:43 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Smart chargers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2199
Re: Smart chargers
I'd guess the differentiating factor with these chargers is whether they have some additional strategy for deeply discharged batteries or not. I haven't analysed any other smart chargers other than this one, so am unable to add more. kind regards Marek My post on this seemed to disappear! The Ctek ...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Smart chargers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2199
Re: Smart chargers
I use a 20 year old optimate on the E Type, and a Ctek on the F Type. Both are fantastic.
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: The biscuit tin !
- Replies: 5
- Views: 864
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: What can be done about the low exhaust....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1386
Re: What can be done about the low exhaust....
Probably a stupid question, but are you sure you have the right hangers? I went out in one that grounded on road humps, and the expert (really!) i took with me to check my potential purchases out looked underneath and the exhaust was too low because it had the wrong hangers fitted.
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:43 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Just joined
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3131
Re: Just joined
Welcome to the forum, sounds like an interesting project. Pictures when you get a minute would be good.
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Starting woes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1134
Re: Starting woes
Do you have access to another starter (the one you replaced? a friends?) so you can try a swap out andf see what happens?
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 1.5 4.2L backfiring under load with new 123 distributor
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1868
Re: Series 1.5 4.2L backfiring under load with new 123 distributor
You're right, only goes in one way, I think what happened is that the whole thing was positioned about 180 out when it was put in? Just know there was massive rotating to get it firing!
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 1.5 4.2L backfiring under load with new 123 distributor
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1868
Re: Series 1.5 4.2L backfiring under load with new 123 distributor
And do read the set up instructions carefully. I think you can put the 123 in the wrong way round, then have to advance massively to get it running
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:03 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Important info re tyres and Longstone
- Replies: 1
- Views: 474
Important info re tyres and Longstone
A long story, but worth a read. I recently bought 4 new Pirelli Cinturatos for my S2 2+2 from Longstone Tyres, complete with new inner tubes, rim tape etc. I was very pleased, handled well in the wet and so on. However, after not many miles I went on tour to Brittany. After a short while, I started ...
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:48 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 1.5 4.2L backfiring under load with new 123 distributor
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1868
Re: Series 1.5 4.2L backfiring under load with new 123 distributor
I have the same 123 as you, non bluetooth, and use curve 2. SNG use curve 5, but that advances a lot more than standard. Mine runs well on 2. Potential problem though - when you install the 123, you set it up by rotating until the light goes out? or comes on? Anyway, that is quite critical and mine ...
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:46 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Best engine oil??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1082
Re: Best engine oil??
I've used all the classic 20/50s, no problems, all seem to do the same job. That's on 40,000 miles of driving. I've used Millers, Halfords, valvoline, Castrol, Comma - I really don't think it matters that much. My engine still ticks over at 30 lbs pressure and runs at over 50 when really hot at anyt...
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New to the Forum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3288
Re: New to the Forum
Hi and welcome to the forum. Nice set of cars you have there!
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hole In LHS Sill-End Panel - What For Please ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 782
Re: Hole In LHS Sill-End Panel - What For Please ?
No idea - one in mine as well! For inspection purposes?
To let water out when the leaky sill overflows?
To let water out when the leaky sill overflows?
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: 860005 1600HP S1 FHC 24Aug61
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5441
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:36 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: 860005 1600HP S1 FHC 24Aug61
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5441
Re: 860005 1600HP S1 FHC 24Aug61
Hi and welcome - very jealous of your car!
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: What a great car!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1458
Re: What a great car!
Just back from our tour of Brittany.
Will work out the figures soon, but my MPG will be higher than usual