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by alviesinger42
Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Stock ride height
Replies: 2
Views: 2633

Re: Stock ride height

Thanks for the info Brucey, This is a bit of a mine field isn't it. I guess a good starting point would be to try and identify what is on my car currently. I have checked again and there are no coloured flashes on any of the springs. I will try and get in a bit closer to see if there are any numbers...
by alviesinger42
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Stock ride height
Replies: 2
Views: 2633

Stock ride height

Can anyone tell me what the stock ride height is for a euro (UK) car ? My car sits much higher than I would like and possibly higher than intended. It has been rebuilt by the previous owner so I am unable to tell what shocks and springs are fitted. It also still sits on the 18" rims it came wit...
by alviesinger42
Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:48 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB special tool for putting boot lid springs in
Replies: 6
Views: 48006

Re: WTB special tool for putting boot lid springs in

Thanks Dlvad,

I have read these posts before, but I am still struggling. I will get there though :-)

Richard
by alviesinger42
Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB special tool for putting boot lid springs in
Replies: 6
Views: 48006

Re: WTB special tool for putting boot lid springs in

I like the idea of using a bit of rope, I will give that a go when I get home. Thanks for the tip.

Richard
by alviesinger42
Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB special tool for putting boot lid springs in
Replies: 6
Views: 48006

WTB special tool for putting boot lid springs in

Hi Folks,

I am looking to buy the special tool that is used to refit the torsion springs under the boot lid. Don't mind if it is an original part or a home made number, just as long as I can refit the springs without losing any fingers or eyes.


Cheers

Richard
by alviesinger42
Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

Scratch that, I have found it, exactly where it was meant to be.

Richard
by alviesinger42
Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

Thanks guys, Sorry I have been away at sea for the last few weeks hence the lack of follow up. Brucey was spot on, although I had checked the thin hose from radiator to expansion tank, I didn't check the thin port at the top of the radiator it connects to. On closer inspection this was blocked. I ha...
by alviesinger42
Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

Hi Folks, Having a bit of a nightmare with getting the coolant back into the engine. I thought I had most of it back in, ran the engine with the reservoir cap off. Periodically opened the bleed screw and squeezed the top and bottom hoses. I found that the level in the reservoir began to creep up as ...
by alviesinger42
Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

Thanks Brucey.
by alviesinger42
Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

Thanks guys, Any tips on refilling the coolant ? I have filtered what came out, but can't quite get it all back in. I am left with about 1.5 litres. I made sure my heater control was at hot before I started. I have got quite a lot of air out of the thermostat housing bleed screw, but now just fluid....
by alviesinger42
Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:44 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

For my future reference, is there an easy way to drain the coolant from the engine side of the thermostat ? I drained the coolant through the bottom radiator hose, but still got wet when I took the water pump off. Also, are there any tips for getting the coolant back in / bleeding air etc. Cheers Ri...
by alviesinger42
Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Re: Thermostat opening temperature

Thanks Pal,

I will go with the 80 degC in that case.

Cheers

Richard
by alviesinger42
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Thermostat opening temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 7660

Thermostat opening temperature

Can someone confirm the correct thermostat opening temperature for my six please? I have a 1986 UK 635csi, I think the part number I need is 11531710953. When I search this on eBay I find many units that claim to be equivalent to this part number, however some are 71 degC and some are 80 degC. I am ...
by alviesinger42
Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Chrome side window trim
Replies: 0
Views: 2094

Chrome side window trim

Hi Folks, I have a 1986 635csi in the UK, she is in pretty good shape but is missing some chrome trim around the side windows. I have the chrome sections that go under the windows, but am missing the four sections that go up the pillars and over the top of the windows, on both sides of the car. I kn...
by alviesinger42
Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Where can I get an in tank fuel pump from in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 2656

Re: Where can I get an in tank fuel pump from in UK

Thanks Ron, I contacted the seller and they said that this part is not correct for my reg number. I have since sent them photos of my pump and asked for photos and dimensions of the pump they are selling. They have in turn passed this request on to their supplier and I am still waiting for a reply. ...
by alviesinger42
Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Where can I get an in tank fuel pump from in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 2656

Re: Where can I get an in tank fuel pump from in UK

Sorry, didn't realise there was a convention.

Any UK supplier info would be very handy.


Richard
by alviesinger42
Mon Jan 09, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Where can I get an in tank fuel pump from in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 2656

Where can I get an in tank fuel pump from in UK

As per title, my in tank pump has suddenly become very loud.

I want to replace it, but cannot find the part in the UK. Can anyone point me to a reasonable source in the UK?


Cheers

Richard