Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Just a little application of WD40 and the last bit of a roll of Bounty (why does no other kitchen roll come close to the awesomeness of Bounty?) and in 30 minutes you can go from this:
to this:
I might even take it to the carwash this afternoon! It's SO much nicer than the tubby's engine bay - everything has loads more room! Well, almost everything. I'm not going to even think about attempting a cambelt change myself!
Oops. Just saw I missed the throttle cable and the front of the air filter box!
Now what was that stuff that'll clean up the manky Bluey Bling?
to this:
I might even take it to the carwash this afternoon! It's SO much nicer than the tubby's engine bay - everything has loads more room! Well, almost everything. I'm not going to even think about attempting a cambelt change myself!
Oops. Just saw I missed the throttle cable and the front of the air filter box!
Now what was that stuff that'll clean up the manky Bluey Bling?
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Very good m, if I may be so bold as to suggest a sparing application of Bumper Care gelly (AuoGlym) on the hoses and black plastics
I've spotted 2 things which surprised me:
I've spotted 2 things which surprised me:
- The blade-type winscreen wipers
The double bonnet latch system
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2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Yup, my tubby went to the scrappers without blades - there was no way I was leaving those beauties behind! They've lasted me around 50,000 miles and they're still performing well. Unfortunately I need to get the drivers side wiper arm off the new car and get some grease inside because there isn't enough downward pressure in the centre (the 'aero' blades sit a LOT lower)The blade-type winscreen wipers
D9s only have one in the middle? The plastic latch in the middle of D8s really doesn't do anything as I've unfortunately discovered twice nowThe double bonnet latch system
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Yes, see - the D9 has a single latch/release combo in the middle..........mjb wrote:D9s only have one in the middle?
Wow - I've really over used that pic haven't I?
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2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
I often found that the D8 bonnet would remain unlatched on one side, and then some ham-fisted donkey would push the other side down and dent it. I'd like to think that's why they went back to single latch on the D9 (although of course we all know it was really a "cost saving initiative" ).
As for the aero wipers, you could just bend the arms slightly to increase the downward pressure
As for the aero wipers, you could just bend the arms slightly to increase the downward pressure
Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
What a tool! Why didn't I think of that? I was even looking up the cost of a new arm on servicebox (don't go there - just don't!)DaiRees wrote:As for the aero wipers, you could just bend the arms slightly to increase the downward pressure
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
You wouldn't believe they're made out of gold under all that black paint.
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
must be gold plated in something else, mine certainly aren't gold where the paint has come off!steve_earwig wrote:You wouldn't believe they're made out of gold under all that black paint.
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Previously - 1999 406 Executive HDI
Previously - 1999 406 Executive HDI
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Well actually, they're made out of compressed cocaine. Just don't tell the Columbians.
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Oh, and I put my fusebox cover back right this evening too...
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
That engine bay is sooo clean mjb! You just need the battery cover now!
I'd be embarrassed to show the state of mine on here, the engine bay is a mass of oil spray, antifreeze and power steering fluid leaks
I'd be embarrassed to show the state of mine on here, the engine bay is a mass of oil spray, antifreeze and power steering fluid leaks
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1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
I have the battery cover in the boot, it's just too small for that massive battery! After my stereo and inverter caused my tubby to need a bump-start after 10 minutes, I'll gladly sacrifice the cover for extra power any day!teamster1975 wrote:That engine bay is sooo clean mjb! You just need the battery cover now!
Mine's an oily mess under the engine cover. I'm going to get my hands on a set of new screws (the ones on it look scarily rusty), take it off, and get cleaning up under there. I've come to realise a clean engine bay makes it a lot easier to spot the source of leaking fluids, as well as making it much easier and more importantly much more enjoyable to work in there!I'd be embarrassed to show the state of mine on here, the engine bay is a mass of oil spray, antifreeze and power steering fluid leaks
Oh, and I'm going to get some degreaser and a toothbrush on the intake manifold and that metal cover the other side of the plastic cover. Just for vanity
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
You're right there, to be honest I'm being a lazy bastardmjb wrote:I've come to realise a clean engine bay makes it a lot easier to spot the source of leaking fluids
It's got to be done though, especially now I've cured the coolant leak & put a new clip on the power steering hose! Two leaks down, one to go! Apart from which my neighbours are getting pissed off at the oil puddle left under the car wherever I park it
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Next time they complain you should see how they feel about a blood puddle.
Sorry, watching CSI
Sorry, watching CSI
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Re: Amazing what a spot of WD40 can do!
Ha, me too!steve_earwig wrote:Next time they complain you should see how they feel about a blood puddle.
Sorry, watching CSI
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"