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The "Today I did something to my car" thread
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Impatient fecker, aint ya?MetzgerMeister wrote: »I said.....
Going to replace the rear strut mounts while I'm swapping over things, it'd be pointless using the old ones, which means I need to wait until I get those from bmw... in about 20 different pieces
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Took b4ss's advice and stuck back the seals (his leaked even when new till he stuck them down)..drip was completely solved one side but coming and going the other although not as bad until the last few days where theres been constant rain and i'm sick of these leaks.
I've begun to accept the fact that I will have to get new seals eventually but for now I'm putting it on the long finger.
Solution for now: Eccentric Rod Kit..most people in the MR2 world would have heard of these. They basically change the offset of the TBAR roofs guides giving a tighter seal.
From Mr.T you'll need:
4 x 63283-17040 N/STOCK GUIDE = €4.15 each (ex VAT)
4 x 90159-40209 SCREW, WASHER = €0.81 each (ex VAT)
The screws are optional but I just got them as its handier having something you know that fits:
Fitting takes around 10mins per TBar glass at a steady pace and the difference is immediately noticeable.
There is a bit of small force need to close the glass and there is very little gap between the seals now.
Difference between OEM guide and Eccentric Rod Kit
TBar Glass
Panel Stripped and see screw guides infront of OEM guids
New Guides with screws
A stowaway that has been getting free lifts for the last few years!!
Seal (Siliconed down a while ago) as per b4ss advice
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challengemaster wrote: »Impatient fecker, aint ya?
Going to replace the rear strut mounts while I'm swapping over things, it'd be pointless using the old ones, which means I need to wait until I get those from bmw... in about 20 different pieces
Hi.
They're reasonably straightforward to assemble but word of advice (from experience - and sorry if this was already your intention)... when disassembling the original, make sure you line up everything as it's coming off so you know how to assemble the new one.
It's easy to put some of the new parts in upside down especially curved washers etc.
(just re-read that, what I mean is to line up the parts on the ground in order with the correct orientation) like an exploded diagram above.0 -
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no pictures yet but i took out the glovebox and the radio/aircon controls on the gfs ibiza yesterday. finally think ive found the solution to her problems with it, tuck the wires out the back in behind the glovebox so it fits all snug now and managed to accidently carbon wrap her centre console while i was at it. 0
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Ardennes1944 wrote: »no pictures yet but i took out the glovebox and the radio/aircon controls on the gfs ibiza yesterday. finally think ive found the solution to her problems with it, tuck the wires out the back in behind the glovebox so it fits all snug now and managed to accidently carbon wrap her centre console while i was at it.
:pac::pac::pac: I think you may have a problem, an intervention might be in order soon. 0 -
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mighth somebody can explain, why while driving, temp guouge drops from middle to botom 3 querter, like it getting cold.
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The thermostat is stuck open, so with the cooling effect on the rad the temp of the coolant cools. The stat should open and close to maintain the temp at the stat set point ish 0 -
Ardennes1944 wrote: »no pictures yet but i took out the glovebox and the radio/aircon controls on the gfs ibiza yesterday. finally think ive found the solution to her problems with it, tuck the wires out the back in behind the glovebox so it fits all snug now and managed to accidently carbon wrap her centre console while i was at it.
Well I am surprised... You only wrapped the center console?:eek:0 -
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Hi.
They're reasonably straightforward to assemble but word of advice (from experience - and sorry if this was already your intention)... when disassembling the original, make sure you line up everything as it's coming off so you know how to assemble the new one.
It's easy to put some of the new parts in upside down especially curved washers etc.
(just re-read that, what I mean is to line up the parts on the ground in order with the correct orientation) like an exploded diagram above.
Hi? :pac:
I tend to do a bit of research into things before doing them, saves time later instead of scratching your head! So I had come across that piece of advice already, but thanks anyway 0 -
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got alloy wheels today for my toyota from here - http://www.adverts.ie/car-parts-accessories/15-alloy-wheels/1402530
yes, price is right
4 hours trip from dublin to Limerick and back. 400 km. with wifes vw polo 1.6 diesel. around 20 l diesel. was first time in Limerick city. fascinated about road. direct motorway from dublin.0 -
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TestTransmission wrote: »welcome to the outside world
yes, actually my rubbish tom tom navigation brought me outside world, when i decided follow him, not a signs, that bloody thing brought me over mountains, some little backroads, and number times tried convice me turn in to ditch, where is no road at all . I was glad when saw first sign - M7.
Hope so wheels goin fit... looks massive. i goin put 205/55 R15 tires, what i have for a while in shed.0 -
yes, actually my rubbish tom tom navigation brought me outside world, when i decided follow him, not a signs, that bloody thing brought me over mountains, some little backroads, and number times tried convice me turn in to ditch, where is no road at all . I was glad when saw first sign - M7.
Hope so wheels goin fit... looks massive. i goin put 205/55 R15 tires, what i have for a while in shed.
Dublin to Limerick - M7, that's about it.
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Let me guess - you were in your Passat at some point? Solly Corkie 
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