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by mrmetalman123
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:57 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 4333

Re: Hello

I did a quick search and found that other people were stuggling to get the lighter out too!I thought this was a friendly site obviously I was wrong.Do you not think I would have tried to get the lighter out an eaiser way first?If this is the thanks you get for trying to help someone then you can tur...
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: kwik fit rip off
Replies: 9
Views: 4241

Re: kwik fit rip off

Im in the "trade" and have heard all sorts of horror stories about certian country wide establishments,like "I only went in for a tyre and they put two shock absorbers on aswell because my car was unsafe".They have obviously found a loop in the law to use these sort of practises.My worry is that unf...
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Veyron U-boat conversion.
Replies: 10
Views: 4339

Re: Veyron U-boat conversion.

Only in America.Its a wonder he could drive it at all.Americans are not good at driving a "stick".What a cock.
by mrmetalman123
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: binding front brake
Replies: 7
Views: 4051

Re: binding front brake

A new caliper is the way to go.Shame the other side wont be as shiney :supafrisk:
by mrmetalman123
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Oil leak?
Replies: 44
Views: 20427

Re: Oil leak?

Ive found a wipe round the gasket surfaces with a drop of meths good.Be carefull not to over tighten rocker cover though.
Other than that keep Smiling captn.I keep finding things to do on black magic She will never be right,besides it would be boring having a 100percent motor!
Regards.
by mrmetalman123
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Lockwood Chrome 406 Door Sills - SOLD!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 7215

Re: Lockwood Chrome 406 Door Sills - Brand New £15

Ive got some too,but thoses are well sexy.Shame it says Lockwood on them though.Still well worth the dosh.Good luck.
by mrmetalman123
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Zorst problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3240

Re: Zorst problem

You can buy flexi sections that are slotted at either end. i.e. cut out your old flexi and slot the new section over the two cut sections,if that makes any sense. You will need to know the length of the meshy bit the total length of your repair piece including mesh and the internal bore size you wil...
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Sucking/Blowing air sound when accelerating?
Replies: 40
Views: 27860

Re: Sucking/Blowing air sound when accelerating?

N.B. sorry no I didnt mean cv joints clicking,more the pump when it is under full load.
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Sucking/Blowing air sound when accelerating?
Replies: 40
Views: 27860

Re: Sucking/Blowing air sound when accelerating?

Clicking noise sounds like steering pump.See how bad the sound is in full lock.
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 1996 406 2.0T Exec Saloon
Replies: 4
Views: 2518

Re: For Sale 1996 406 2.0T Exec Saloon

Id be tempted to do the small repairs and sell privately,youll never get what you want on Emaypaybay.
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Sucking/Blowing air sound when accelerating?
Replies: 40
Views: 27860

Re: Sucking/Blowing air sound when accelerating?

Our old C15 vans used to suffer with the air intake pipes falling off.Pehapes the pipe between the air box and the manifold has split?
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: '96 D8 DT Battery Light On But Dim.
Replies: 44
Views: 16387

Re: '96 D8 DT Battery Light On But Dim.

I have a mate who had this dim alt light on all the time,Turned out he had wired somthing up wrong when putting an aux socket in the back.Hed took what he though was a live feed and in fact it wasnt something like that I cant remember exactlly what he said.But anyway have you fitted a new radio or a...
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Loud squeeling when cold
Replies: 24
Views: 14088

Re: Loud squeeling when cold

Does your car have A/C?Do you use it regulary?Compressors can sieze up if not used once a month.Just a thought.
Regards. :|
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:22 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 4333

Re: Hello

Hi ya,I did some bulb replacement yesterday.Display and ciggy lighter bulbs are bosch part no:BLB286. Display is easy prise two covers off,undo four torx,pull unit out.Three bulbs here. Ciggy lighter............mmm put a least an hour aside for this.I couldnt get at bulb without taking the center co...
by mrmetalman123
Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Alloy security key - who's a silly Doggy?
Replies: 29
Views: 12448

Re: Alloy security key - who's a silly Doggy?

If you can find a Laser tools stockist,they do a two piece locking wheel stud/nut remover.Should be about a tenner.