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Jun 21st, 2020, 16:54 | #131 | |
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It is always good to see some Rough Engineering Made Easy (Army joke) that works out well. Alan |
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Jun 23rd, 2020, 14:47 | #132 |
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Well that was an education. I drove to the pet shop last night, and at 50 mph I had a terrible transmission/driveline buzz. In my little upside down re-assembly world, I had placed the giubo (rubber flex plate) back not quite right since I got the driveshaft rotation wrong. This meant the output flange was driving against a thin section of the giubo instead of fat. Fortunately it was just a case of removing the 6 bolts, rotating the giubo and bolting back up. Just returned from test drive, all quiet.
Amazing how much difference that little bit of rubber can make. Next up, door speakers. I have some 10cm units arriving today, so finally some better music. |
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Jun 23rd, 2020, 18:17 | #133 |
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Jun 23rd, 2020, 20:11 | #134 |
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Far more straightforward this evening, and in 10 minutes a pair of Kenwood speakers in the front doors. Much improved now that I don't have to deafen those sat in the back (normally my 2 dogs) so that I can hear the music. Alas, only radio stations. The rubber drive band for the cassette player was broken and has been replaced, everything whizzes and spins as it should, but the funny clunky bit that pushes onto the tape itself fails to do so.
Not to worry, I'll pick up one of those little FM transmitter thingies so I can simply bluetooth my phone to the stereo. |
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Jun 23rd, 2020, 21:19 | #135 | |
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You could probably find a good 1/2 DIN modern FM/MW/CD/USB/BT player for no more than £20 (used) which would look and sound much better.Half an hour with a heat gun and some self soldering joints and you could have modern DIN connectors as well. You might find that a better solution than a 30-odd year old unit with faults. I find that solution works fine in the RB: ... in fact I think I'll get rid of the DAB add on unit and just fit a better fixing for a cell phone so I can use it for SATNAV (as well as audio input). Just a suggestion :-) |
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Jul 30th, 2020, 20:15 | #136 |
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And we were going so well....
Way home this morning after a 12 hour night shift and the brake warning light came on. Touched the brakes, working ok, light went off. Similar pattern all the way home. Had a sleep. Got up, opened bonnet. Brake/clutch fluid very low. Quick fiddle with clutch slave, fluid all over the drive. I guess I'll order a new one then.. |
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My Chrysler Alpine had the same set-up, but with one typically Gallic logical twist: the low fluid level switch was at the bottom of the reservoir, which any intelligent person would immediately recognise as a VERY BAD AND STUPID IDEA.
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Aug 11th, 2020, 20:47 | #138 |
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Back from a lovely week in the Lakes, and found a new slave cylinder waiting for me. Expected a nightmare job but nope, all done, bled and all in 30 mins. Back on the road again, just as well since Grace is now my car, my van goes in 2 weeks and I have to wait until March for the replacement.
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So, you will just have one 30 year old vehicle through the winter? That is a very positive testament to the Volvo 240. Good for you! :-) Alan Last edited by Othen; Aug 12th, 2020 at 07:20. |
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