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- Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:42 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Popped bubbles!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 937
Popped bubbles!
Hello all, A couple of years ago, I had a bad experience with a car cover: the cover trapped moisture under the cover. When I took the cover off, I saw the car was covered in bubbles! Drying in the sun has either got rid of the bubbles or, in some cases, popped them, leaving unsightly lacerations an...
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Popping when engine braking
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Re: Popping when engine braking
Apologies - probably my fault!
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:39 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Popping when engine braking
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3068
Re: Popping when engine braking
I wasn't expecting my post to draw quite this range of debate! Although I'm still slightly confused... As liammonty and Myrtles Man mentioned, I only rarely use engine braking (in the Minor) to save the brakes on long/steep hills. Is this occasional practice okay? Is the 'popping' to be expected? or...
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:03 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Popping when engine braking
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Popping when engine braking
Hello all,
The other day, I was in third gear with no throttle going down a steep hill when I heard a popping sound - like someone flicking a sheet of paper. As a novice, could someone explain whether this is 'backfiring'? Is this okay, or does this indicate a problem?
Thanks
The other day, I was in third gear with no throttle going down a steep hill when I heard a popping sound - like someone flicking a sheet of paper. As a novice, could someone explain whether this is 'backfiring'? Is this okay, or does this indicate a problem?
Thanks
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:03 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Popping when engine braking
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3068
Popping when engine braking
Hello all,
The other day, I was in third gear with no throttle going down a steep hill when I heard a popping sound - like someone flicking a sheet of paper. As a novice, could someone explain whether this is 'backfiring'? Is this okay, or does this indicate a problem?
Thanks
The other day, I was in third gear with no throttle going down a steep hill when I heard a popping sound - like someone flicking a sheet of paper. As a novice, could someone explain whether this is 'backfiring'? Is this okay, or does this indicate a problem?
Thanks
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:58 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front-left creak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1304
Re: Front-left creak
Thanks for you response, Philthehill. I'll give it a go and let you all know if I need more help!
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:32 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front-left creak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1304
Re: Front-left creak
Thanks, everyone. Put some oil around the tie-rod rubbers - seems to have stopped the creaking, though it was temperamental so time will tell. To confirm: when replacing the bushes, should I put the polyurethane one furthest from the wheel, nearer the front of the car? I presume it's a simple job to...
- Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front-left creak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1304
Front-left creak
Hi all, I have discovered a creak going over bumps from the front-left: particularly when steering left; disappears when steering fully right. Having bounced it up and down, I think the creak is coming from the end of the tie rod, where it joins to the tie plate. Is replacing the rubber bushes likel...
- Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:08 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
Re: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
Thanks for all your suggestions - really helpful. And thanks for the link.
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:28 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
Re: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
Regards spraying, do people have special kit for this? I'm trying to weigh whether I should do it myself or just pay my local to do it...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:20 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
Re: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
Waste engine oil? Doesn't it just drop off?
Also, how often do people do this?
Also, how often do people do this?
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
Oiling/injecting underside - worth it?
Hi all, I am considering getting the box sections injected with anti-rust goo and getting the underside Waxoyled. Currently, I avoid using the car in winter when salt is on the roads, usually waiting for a spring shower to wash away some of the grit; and I periodically (attempt to) rinse the undersi...
- Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gravity bleeding with servo?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 996
Gravity bleeding with servo?
Does this work? And do I need the engine on? Thanks
- Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Greasing brake cylinders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1025
Re: Greasing brake cylinders
Thanks, all. I've bought red.
- Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:53 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Greasing brake cylinders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1025
Greasing brake cylinders
I understand normal grease is to be avoided. Is copper grease better or a no-no as I suspect?
Couldn't find any red grease in Halfords! Can anyone recommend a substitute?
Thanks
Couldn't find any red grease in Halfords! Can anyone recommend a substitute?
Thanks
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front brake stuck!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2195
Re: Front brake stuck!
Looks like all the others (except perhaps one on the front right) are relatively new.
I will however replace the old flexible hose whilst I am at it. Are the front/rear hoses the same?
I will however replace the old flexible hose whilst I am at it. Are the front/rear hoses the same?
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:02 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front brake stuck!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2195
Re: Front brake stuck!
Will do!
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front brake stuck!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2195
Re: Front brake stuck!
I thought that might be the case. I'll order a new cylinder. Anything a rookie should know?!
Thanks
Thanks
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front brake stuck!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2195
Front brake stuck!
Hello - I've taken my front left wheel off after I discovered it was binding slightly. With both adjusters undone, it's still binding - the LH adjuster was practically undone anyway. I pumped the brake pedal a few times - the RH cylinder protracted, but not the left; in fact, it seems to be stuck al...
- Sun May 27, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil filter rubber
- Replies: 5
- Views: 915
Re: Oil filter rubber
That's what I almost did! I'll assume the old one is snug then, and leave till next year.