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by coco
Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A funny thread to read (at home).....
Replies: 5
Views: 4046

Re: A funny thread to read (at home).....

Oh that brought back some happy memories.......
by coco
Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Is there a warning light for cruise control turned on?
Replies: 7
Views: 4203

Re: Is there a warning light for cruise control turned on?

My Coupe has it factorry fitted and the light is down by your right knee - by the switch - useless!

I retro fitted to the Berlingo and there is no warning light on that
by coco
Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scumbag thieves wreck Aunty's life.....
Replies: 15
Views: 6196

Re: Scumbag thieves wreck Aunty's life.....

I see scum like this every day and that's all they are - just a waste of skin. I empathise with you, having had a similar problem with mother a couple of years ago. Strange blokes calling during the day and the door or windows being knocked at night. I spent several nights lying up in case I "bumped...
by coco
Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 6908

Re: Horn not working

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m405 ... CT0003.jpg

This looks the same as was on my Xantia and yes it just pulled off

Col
by coco
Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?
Replies: 16
Views: 13836

Re: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?

Welly, Agree fully with what you say. Fuelling, boost and cooling are all interrelated - to get the best you HAVE to increase all three proportionally. I believe that my plans cover these issues and will provide what I'm after. If this isn't considered as a package, then at best, you will not get th...
by coco
Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?
Replies: 16
Views: 13836

Re: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?

Still wouldn't make much difference to the BHP, a lot of work for small gain. The installation of an I/C on it's own won't make much difference - probably not even noticable. But it is necessary if you wish to carry out further modifications. The standard I/C is rather on the small side granted, bu...
by coco
Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?
Replies: 16
Views: 13836

Re: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?

Jasper, Fully agree that the remap is the best result - if you can get one. The Siemens system in mine is notoriously reluctant to be altered. All the remap companies I have contacted have either said "sorry - can't help" or haven't bothered replying. The point of the intercooler for me is to lower ...
by coco
Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?
Replies: 16
Views: 13836

Re: HDI, 110 intercooler into 90, is it possible?

I beleve that the injectors are the same. The 90 has a mechanically operated wastegate on the turbo, on the 110 it is controlled by the ECU. The 90 runs 14 psi from the turbo, I don't know what the 110 produces. The inlet manifolds are the same. There is a different plastic "subframe" which attaches...
by coco
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: fuel filter change hdi - HORROR storiesi
Replies: 17
Views: 9290

Re: fuel filter change hdi - HORROR storiesi

I agree, it's much better to mistreat snakes - hence I use a Boa
by coco
Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Welly's car cleaning collection expands...
Replies: 7
Views: 4236

Re: Welly's car cleaning collection expands...

I've seen those sluice/sinks before.............in what we call a "recess"
by coco
Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Steve 1 - Clampers 0
Replies: 13
Views: 8335

Re: Steve 1 - Clampers 0

Top notch mate !

Know the area well and have used that particular car park when i've had a night out and retrieved the car next day - not anymore...

And yes, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for that pair

Col
by coco
Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...
Replies: 13
Views: 7040

Re: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...

No, they're not the best. Virtually no lumber support. I did think about swapping seats to better spec ones from a 406 but it was all too much trouble - hence the piece of bar. It's a bit of a shame because it does everything else well, carrying people, dogs, crap to the tip, sand, cement, timber et...
by coco
Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...
Replies: 13
Views: 7040

Re: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...

It was a '99 Civic VTi - Went like stink and very challenging torque steer. But it was only a Rover 400 with different badges when all's said & done. I am more than happy with the Kermitmobiles and accept their little foibles in the electrickery department. If the Blingo dies then I would seriously ...
by coco
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...
Replies: 13
Views: 7040

Re: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...

P.S.

Many other cars might well have electrickery problems as well, but apart from one Honda all the cars I've owned in the past few years have been French - for one good reason - they're comfortable !!! That's my personal experience
by coco
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...
Replies: 13
Views: 7040

Re: 406 Estate Rear Wiper Stopped Working After...

When i bought it at 77,000 miles they had sank a bit - Turned out to be the foam degrading. Put up with it for a year or so trying various temporary fixes, but got fed up a week ago and put a piece of 2"x1" - for you 50mm x 25 mm bar under the rear of the seat runners and all is well - so far..... T...