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there is a VVC for sale by taffy Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Matt I have a spare one you can borrow if you want. Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Should take you a (long) day. Not difficult compared to building a 7. The first one I did it took 3 of us 1/2 day and another 3 hours for the automation. Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Help please! Does someone has a spare water temperature sender (the one which goes to the Caterham gauge) which I can borrow for a few days close-ish to Oxford? I needed it for dropping my car at Power Speed on Saturday, and I will have the car back next Saturday I have ordered one from CC on Tuesday but it seems it got lost in the post . Thank you for your help Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Paul Try Freecycle, you might be lucky and it will be free! Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Dave I was looking at this option last night but the new water rail is different design. I will e-mail Darren and see if he can supply the bits. Cheers Jack PS: what are you doing the weekend after next? Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Cheers Grubbster It must the sender for the gauge. I tryed some orange goo "Hernetite instant gasket" but the leak is still there. What else can I try? cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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I had another investigation this morning with the engine running and the water leak is only a droplet which escaping from the water temperature sender which is closest to the back of the engine ( the one with only a single spade connector). Two questions: Why is there two water temperature sender ( engine EU2 VVC)? Can remove the one which is creating the leak and weld something to block the hole? Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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No worries Paul I will probably spent the next few evening and weekend painting the house ☹️ Gordon Thank you for the info, I was thinking that the bonnet had to be removed for ease of access. Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Thanks for all the information gentlemen. I will try the bolt first and check if this resolve it until the car comes back from having its new exhaust. What is the torque those bolts should be tighten at? I am planning to replace the rad soon, so I could fix that properly then. Dave, to replace the radiator, do is it easier to remove the bonnet? Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Edited by - jackb_ms on 24 Mar 2009 11:03:25
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Why does pedal-to-metal start a flooded engine? (usually)
jackb_ms replied to anthony1956's topic in TechTalk
My car would not start because of a weak battery even after having it fully charged. What I did is connected the battery to my tin top battery and then it started firts time. This was after the winter layup which lasted nearly 2 years for me Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 -
Peter I know I'm fighting a loosing batlle on that subject. But I cannot see the logic in calling something "earth" when it has nothing to do with earth Maybe a car tech forum should be the right place to discuss the miss-use of the English language? Jack [taking cove mode] Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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That's a very good idea Myles. I have some this orange goo somewhere. Did you had to remove the coolant also? Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Hi I have a very small leak between the water rail and the head. It is so small it's only when I restart the car it is noticeable because of the distinctive smell of burning coolant. But the leak is big enough for the cooling system not being able to pressurize therefore the engine is overheating. What is the best way to repair the leak? A small amount bead of silicone? Thank for your help Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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earth on a car? Earth is a safety conductor so in any case must it be broken. In a vehicle the term "earth" should not be use. In french the word "masse" is used roughly translate in "chassis" Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Hi I bought a set when the first bulk buy was organize, in 2003 I did order a new set of lens from RIF but the size of the lens was different. Does someone has a set of not scratch lens for Wiley XL1 first generation? I don't mind the colour but I don't want clear ones. Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Edited by - jackb_ms on 20 Mar 2009 14:33:19
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I have the one @ 59.99 from Maplin Good little piece of kit, it can also be mounted on a tripod and comes with it own box Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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those people here might be able to help in your quest! Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Hi I just had my car MOT'ed and it failed on handbrake and headlight being to high. Tried to explain to the guy that the height of the light varies according to the weight at the back but he didn't get that. I will adjust them especially for him. Regarding the hand brake, is there a way of adjusting it? Or is it a case of finding a MOT station which understand Caterham? Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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😬 That's cool How many doors? Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Yes it is for MLE Thanks you Gentlemen. I will look for a different set! Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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Hi I have an option on collecting 4 tires and steel rims which use to belong to a Rover 25. Does someone knows if they would fit a Caterham? Cheers Jack PS: I want to have my alloys refurbished this is why I need a spare set. Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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What are the symptoms of a broken spring? Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
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It sounds like you are having an issue with the VVC mechanisme. I had the same problem with my car and it was a coil which needed changing Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21
