| Author |
Message |
 Rear Seatbelts Issue |
CornishRob
 Fri Nov 26 2021 3:37pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 2424 · Subject: Rear Seatbelts Issue |
| i have a similar issue with mine, though mostly the center seat. When I drop the rear seat back to load a big item and put it back up again, the mechanism locks and goes bar taut, and I can't feed it ... |
| My newish baby bogs down |
CornishRob
Thu Nov 25 2021 2:08pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 2268 · Subject: My newish baby bogs down |
Ahh... the old suicide hesitation!
Yep mine does that, though I've been driving it that long my reflexes are accustomed to it, and when it happens I am quicker to push the peddle down quicker.
I ... |
| Replacement Dampers? |
CornishRob
Thu Nov 25 2021 1:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2034 · Subject: Replacement Dampers? |
Ah, yes, thanks!
Didn't read the cost on the advanced website properly. I was taking the VAT inclusive figure, and then adding VAT, to give me the £300 each figure.  That makes a nice differ ... |
| Replacement Dampers? |
CornishRob
Wed Nov 24 2021 10:49am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2034 · Subject: Replacement Dampers? |
OK, thanks.
Was thinking that it would be the best choice to do the lot. It's just the £300 (inc VAT) for each one, even before fitting, that's making me wince a little.  |
| Replacement Dampers? |
CornishRob
Tue Nov 23 2021 7:21pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2034 · Subject: Replacement Dampers? |
My local (very good) indie, just told me that the off-side rear damper is failing, so am looking into getting at least the rears changed.
I was thinking about doing all of them, as the RRS has done ... |
| Should I be worried about this service history? |
CornishRob
Sun Nov 21 2021 9:55am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2057 · Subject: Should I be worried about this service history? |
I know what you are saying, but one thing I never like with cars is long gaps between oil changes. It'll be very expensive to fix if the worst happens.
I guess it comes down to how much you are sp ... |
| Issue with doors locking |
CornishRob
Sun Nov 21 2021 9:42am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1864 · Subject: Issue with doors locking |
| Try locking the car, and letting it beep at you, then try all the doors, and both tailgates, to see which one isn't locked. Or I think you can do the same with the interior dash lock button. That way ... |
| Issue with doors locking |
CornishRob
Sat Nov 20 2021 2:42pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1864 · Subject: Issue with doors locking |
yeah, if the bonnet catch is not closed properly, it will let you know on the dash display.
Flippin' thing makes me jump if it toots the horn when I try and lock it, as it's quite loud! |
| Engine help |
CornishRob
Fri Nov 19 2021 3:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1323 · Subject: Engine help |
Post the details here, and you have the collective knowledge of a load of owners, for free! 
Unless of course, spanners frighten you, and you just need someone else to look at it. which ... |
| Performance Restriction - No Air leaks |
CornishRob
Fri Nov 19 2021 3:13pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 3095 · Subject: Performance Restriction - No Air leaks |
| Before you do anything else remove the MAP sensor from the manifold (one bolt) and pull it out. Check that the inside end of it is clean, as it can get very caked with sludge, and then it doesn't read ... |
| EPB module removal facelift |
CornishRob
Thu Nov 18 2021 2:48pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 1535 · Subject: EPB module removal facelift |
Mk3 Cortina!
Used to lust after my mates (rusty) GXL2.0. Snapped the cambelt on my Mk4 2.0, but the 2 litre isn't an interference engine, so put another one on next day, on my parents drive, and off ... |
| Time to say goodbye |
CornishRob
Thu Nov 18 2021 12:13pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 1891 · Subject: Time to say goodbye |
| I feel your pain, but some of what you list is what you'd reasonably expect when buying another car, and fixing the things that the last owner either didn't or knowingly left as they were selling it. ... |
| Gearbox service |
CornishRob
Fri Sep 10 2021 1:31pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 1253 · Subject: Gearbox service |
| Depending on how many miles it's done, do the front & rear diff's and the transfer box too. |
| Guidance needed on buying/reliability |
CornishRob
Fri Sep 10 2021 1:25pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 2437 · Subject: Guidance needed on buying/reliability |
Here's my two pence worth.
I paid about the same money for mine over 6 years ago. It had done about 80K miles when I bought it, it's now done 150K. I was also slightly worried about the reputation, ... |
| wheel nuts |
CornishRob
Fri Sep 10 2021 12:46pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 3173 · Subject: wheel nuts |
| Dang, replaced all mine last year with exactly the same type. Wish I'd have thought of just getting solid ones. Having said that, mine have lasted 15 years, so I don't feel too bad ... |
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