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by missfixit70
Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:21 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Electric Window Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1586

Aternative to that - mine was playing up - took off door panel for a look see & waxoil, motor was extremely hot. there was no lubrication on the window mechanism, so I squirted some lithium grease on all the sliding & rolling bits, hoping that is gonna help, seems to so far. Just need to rep...
by missfixit70
Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:07 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wiring Converted Van's Tow Hitch Electrics
Replies: 4
Views: 2000

Run the wires behind the bumper & up behind the light clusters, don't bother taking it inside, just make sure connections are well taped up , preferebly with self amalgamating tape, much quicker & tidier & you can see which wires are which :D
by missfixit70
Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Disabling EGR System - IMPORTANT WARNING!
Replies: 11
Views: 4442

Just did my egr today using Nick Skidmore's plug & blanking plate, bit of a faff removing all the bits, but didn't take more than a couple of hours including taking all the gubbins off under the console so i could have a good look round. Looks nice & tidy, few kilos of scrap to get rid of no...
by missfixit70
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: EGR removal - adverse effects?
Replies: 3
Views: 2108

EGR removal - adverse effects?

Have just about decided to remove my egr (black sludge seping from air inlet manifold :( ) but am still slightly worried that it may have adverse effects. Vaguely remember when I was researching buying a galaxy/sharan/alhambra (sorry, seemed like a good idea at the time :roll: ) that problems with t...
by missfixit70
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: waxoil & spare wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 2264

waxoil & spare wheel

Ok, yet another waxoil question, after crawling underneath fitting my towbar, I have come to the conclusion that I can do this myself :? but what about the area under the spare wheel, is it better to use a galvanising spray or solid setting underseal? Other than diff, gearbox & brakes, anything ...
by missfixit70
Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: Rest of the West
Topic: Rest of the West Roll Call
Replies: 166
Views: 108085

Now I've finally got one i can join the roll call :D I just got a 95 2wd green over silver aft, still grinning like a fool & fast compiling a job/want list that is starting to get out of control :shock: Should be seen pootling around Weymouth/Dorchester, give me point & stupid grin :P
by missfixit70
Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Lymington
Replies: 60
Views: 18889

Just got back from Sway nr Lymington where I've put a deposit on a nice green 2wd aft 95 diesel Bongo :D :D :D :D :D , fantastic part of the country! Dunno if I'll be able to be able to make that weekend though, if I'm well enough I think I'm supposed to be at a camp over Swanage way, maybe pop over...
by missfixit70
Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:45 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Waxoil + mud'n'stuff =?
Replies: 4
Views: 2348

Waxoil + mud'n'stuff =?

This is probably a really daft question (my speciality) but has been niggling away in me noggin for a couple of days (very boring life) so I thought I'd better ask the question. As I understand it, waxoyl doesnt go hard, so I'm imagining a gunky coating under the car that will end up with mud/grit/ ...

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