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by kennatt
Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrolytic rust removal
Replies: 9
Views: 2043

Re: Electrolytic rust removal

and it would be hard to fit a moggy in. :D :D
by kennatt
Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Identifying noise?
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Re: Identifying noise?

could it be pinking perhaps,engine too far advanced,simply turn distributor to retard the timing,
by kennatt
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not MM related but what a rip off
Replies: 4
Views: 588

Re: Not MM related but what a rip off

2p fix with dab of tigerseal.Probably less than that,did'nt have to buy the tube,local garage lent me it.Still peeeeed off with dealer.However its an 08 car but only has 23thou on clock owned from new.Good shopping trolly :D
by kennatt
Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not MM related but what a rip off
Replies: 4
Views: 588

Not MM related but what a rip off

The wifes renault modus has developed a fault ,in that both rear ABS sensor holding clips have rusted out,totaly gone. Easy job,,,,,no niether renault or any motor factors can supply the clips,They are a circular fitting which slids onto the axle before fitting the rear hubs.they are originally made...
by kennatt
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water in passenger footwell
Replies: 9
Views: 683

Re: Water in passenger footwell

dab some sealant onto and around the nuts and bolts from the bonnet under the dash see if it stops it,I also do same .as a matter of course on the inside of the boot on all the nuts and bolts protruding inside as a secondary seal.
by kennatt
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Recon 1098 rumble.
Replies: 37
Views: 7427

Re: Recon 1098 rumble.

what was the spiggot bush like ,could be the shaft clattering before full take up of power,or would that not be the case once fully out clutch,wear in the spigot bush on ford transits(I've had many over the years) causes loads of vibration and clatter.
by kennatt
Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cylinders out and knocking
Replies: 6
Views: 407

Re: Cylinders out and knocking

its a shame you didnt post pror to head off and crank examination,since I.m sure you would have been advised to have a compression test,obviously not possible now untill all is back together. Its the classic symptoms of head gasket failure,and a test would have removed any doubt.
by kennatt
Wed Jun 01, 2022 5:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vibration
Replies: 17
Views: 959

Re: Vibration

think he mentioned a lost weight in original post.
by kennatt
Mon May 30, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vibration
Replies: 17
Views: 959

Re: Vibration

as above had same on an HB viva couple of clips and test drive moving clips till vib stopped, were stll on car 5 years later when sold.Worth a try.
by kennatt
Sat May 21, 2022 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handbrake not working
Replies: 5
Views: 442

Re: Handbrake not working

the brake cable is attached to a lever which fits into the brake cylinder which inturn fits into a slot on the piston when you pull the brake ,the lever via a pivot,slides the piston out of the cylinder pushing the the brake shoe onto the drum ,with the drum on the, cylinder slides to centralise the...
by kennatt
Sat May 21, 2022 6:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Recon 1098 rumble.
Replies: 37
Views: 7427

Re: Recon 1098 rumble.

whilst not an A series I had a similar problem on an MGB, Knock /rumble after a short time from engine re build ,Crank grind shells pump etc. Removed sump and crank caps to find wear on one of the shells. Spoke to local re conn firm and they examined the caps to find the suspect one to be out of rou...
by kennatt
Tue May 03, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Seem to have caused a starting problem!
Replies: 10
Views: 688

Re: Seem to have caused a starting problem!

before you do anything else take the top off the float chamber on top of the cab (Two screws)r and see if there is any petrol in there,sounds like a stuck needle valve not letting petrol into the carb
by kennatt
Tue May 03, 2022 6:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: H2 carb setup
Replies: 3
Views: 341

Re: H2 carb setup

try dropping the ile speed (How do you know its now at 700) if too high it will lift the piston and move the contact of the pin higher up. Ideal tickover is to be just high enough to put the ign light out,500 to 600 is the average I believe,depending on condition of the engine etc.
by kennatt
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:33 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Highway code question
Replies: 11
Views: 1896

Re: Highway code question

Who would police it?' Thats the problem. He's clearly causing an unnecessary obstruction to other road users make a formal complaint to local police station. If like many other areas you connect to a call centre ask for an incident number ,that usually makes then do something because otherwise your...
by kennatt
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Highway code question
Replies: 11
Views: 1896

Re: Highway code question

Its an offence under the highways act to cause unnecessary obstruction to other road users ,and extends to wilful obstruction ...https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/137?msclkid=90eb870cc39811ecb75ec2f4b7739fb3 Sure it was a proper police officer you asked,If so just shows how poor t...
by kennatt
Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:04 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running rich but stuttering (and stinks!)
Replies: 22
Views: 1166

Re: Running rich but stuttering (and stinks!)

have you checked that there is oil (Light oil) in the dash pot on the carb,To check unscrew the plunger pull it up and then push it back in there should be a fair amount of resistance, if none then add oil 3 in 1.If the piston is allowed to fly about there is no control on the position of the needle...
by kennatt
Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Overheating and venting oil
Replies: 26
Views: 1281

Re: Overheating and venting oil

Could you do this test and report back,with the engine hot,take oil filler cap off hold your hand over the hole and rev the engine . On a good engine you should feel very little out flow of air/ engine fumes,(there will always be some,)on a slightly worn engine there will be a noticeable / flow, on ...
by kennatt
Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Negligence
Replies: 5
Views: 452

Re: Negligence

I'd be looking for a new garage/mechanic, as well.
by kennatt
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Overheating and venting oil
Replies: 26
Views: 1281

Re: Overheating and venting oil

oil cap nut??do you mean the rocker cover nut,more info required.
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by kennatt
Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The awful joke thread
Replies: 138
Views: 144353

Re: The awful joke thread

going to pack my job up as a taxi driver...........................sick of people talking behind my back.