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Jan 20th, 2022, 20:45 | #21 | ||
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Granted E-PAS is the newest technology and a period fit would have been hydraulic but if it does the same job and is easier to fit (i retrofitted PAS to a Mk5 Cortina once, quite time consuming but very worth doing!) but would be less invasive in terms of actually doing the job, no need to change the rack/steering box and so on. Quote:
You may also find you can unscrew the aerial mast from the base without compromising water-tightness of the cabin.
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I must admit it did occur to me that I could fit electronic ignition to GAM when I was cleaning the plugs. The same distributor and ignitor (from a >1984 240) would be an easy fit, wouldn't show and might make the motor as easy to start on a cold morn as the RB. It might not cost much if I found a breaker. That point having already crossed my mind today I'm starting to see the electric PAS case in a better light (although not for me and GAM). Alan
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Electronic Ignition For Aunt Maud
I have just noticed this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Ama...-127635-2958-0 If it sold for £150 it would be a pretty neat solution for GAM. Alan
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Oil leak when reversing
Has any member has experience of this as I am curious as to why it occurs. My P1800es ( Delores) did have some issues with general oil leaks when I first got her. These have been covered in previous posts and in the main are rectified. However (and isn’t there always a however) I have noticed that when I’m reversing and only when reversing, I get a thin but but almost continuous line of oil, which is perplexing.
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Does it come from the left or right side or the centre of the car? As a general thing, oil leaks don't just start and stop so it could be it's leaking all the time and it's only when you're reversing that the car is moving slowly enough for it to come out regularly and leave a trail. It could also be it's water coming out of a drain hole and the same about the slow movement making it more obvious. I get that with the heater plenum drains on mine. Narrowing down what sort of fluid is leaking will help eliminate certain causes, ascertaining where on the vehicle will give more clues and also, if memory serves, yours has D-Jetronic fuel injection? It could be the return line is leaking, because when you're reversing the engine has very little load on it, more fuel will be returned to the tank so you may have a pinhole leak that is only obvious under certain conditions.
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Jan 26th, 2022, 16:16 | #27 |
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I stand in the line up behind Laird Scooby and vote for condensation draining from the exhaust system. Although not stated, the most common time to engage in reverse is backing out of a parking area shortly after starting up. The still cool exhaust system will be full of condensation at that point and you are also more likely to notice the trail left behind out the front windshield. The 'tell' would be get out and wipe your finger in the trail. It should be apparent whether this is condensation or oil. If you don't want to do the finger test just stand around for a bit. On a nice day condensation will evaporate leaving no trace. Oil sticks around.
If it does turn out to be oil, that is a mystery that would require more information on specific location of the deposits relative to the car body. If it is a fuel leak and is visible it should be easy to confirm by that l'eau de refinery fragrance. If it is a fuel leak you want to to nip that one toute de suite to avoid having a mini simulation of the Hindenburg. Last edited by 142 Guy; Jan 26th, 2022 at 16:26. |
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Jan 26th, 2022, 19:32 | #28 |
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Oil leak on reversing P1800es
Thank you everyone for some interesting comments and suggestions:
It is definitely oil and not exhaust condensation as it was observed on reversing back into the garage after driving (and it is dark and oily). Thankfully no fuel odour. Position wise, it is right in the mid line of the car. I am considering it may be from the steering for no other reason other than that I had done some heavy manoeuvring prior to this reversing and this was the first observation of a leak, there being no evidence of a leak earlier in the day, following an easy direct reverse park. I am curious to work this out so will plan for some detective work in dry weather, perhaps next week. Once again thanks for all the suggestions. |
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Jan 26th, 2022, 21:22 | #29 |
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Not steering - unless you have power steering. The manual steering box is offset to the right on your side of the Atlantic and is filled with rather thick EP gear lube which might have a slightly sulphurous smell. Steering box leaks tend to be a very slow drip as opposed to a stream.
Do you have the BW 35 automatic transmission which seemed to be common on a lot of P1800ES? That would be my likely candidate for some odd kind of reverse only problem since the fluid is under a fair amount of pressure. Automatic transmission fluid is lighter weight and may have a tell tale red colour to it as opposed to a more amber / dark amber color for motor oil. |
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