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by rayofleamington
Fri Nov 01, 2002 4:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Shes starting to sound like a Beatle.
Replies: 46
Views: 13794

A small caution to ya Mr.56! :o Make sure that your engine top steady is fitted and adjusted properly. Also have a close look in your rear view mirror at 40 mph at night - If the headlights behind make a figure of 8 then there are other vibration problems that caused your exhaust to break (gearbox/p...
by rayofleamington
Fri Nov 01, 2002 3:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sticking clutch,
Replies: 7
Views: 3758

hi Les, Did your problem come back? I had that in my old 2 door caised by oil leaking onto the clutch and burning, leaving a sticky residue. Eventually it gaot worse and it would stick over just a weekend, so I had to crack the clutch off with the starter motor whilst in second gear. If you are luck...
by rayofleamington
Fri Nov 01, 2002 3:13 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: water leaks
Replies: 23
Views: 12377

I once bought a 4 door with that same problem - it seems common on the less well maintained cars, and makes plenty of money for back street garages. The previous owner had spent litterally hundreds having the floor plated and re-plated every year until eventually giving up. It took me a while to rem...