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Aug 3rd, 2022, 22:50 | #251 | |
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Maybe I just need to get them adhered better? I’ve also lost one of the supports that sits on the arm to stop the blade twisting - used tie wraps to strengthen JJ
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However much more likely to be cooling system related. Flushed the rad recently? Sticky thermostat? Cooling fan clutch not working? Loose w/pump belt? Out of coolant? Don't know 'bout the lousy mpg. |
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Aug 3rd, 2022, 22:58 | #253 |
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I also bought a replacement fuel cap
Mine is mottled somehow - i saw someone was breaking a car the same colour as mine and bought the fuel cap Mine And the new one (this one has a small mark on the lacquer The colour match is pretty close - with it being metallic it makes it hard so will see how it polishes up. Really easy swap thoigh 1 x large Philips inside the recess and 2 on the hinge attaching to the body 5 min job JJ
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Thermostat changed Coolant flushed New coolant (All within last 100miles) Maybe still some air in the system JJ
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Good luck with your efforts, and try not to cry when you find out how much the little clips on the end of the arm cost... |
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Aug 3rd, 2022, 23:16 | #256 | |
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Next time it gets toasty, pop the bonnet and see if the cooling fan is making more noise than usual; it should, if it isn't then test the fan clutch by dragging the hub with a pencil (mind yer fingers/hair/necktie), it shoudn't slow down. Cheapy replacement if you need a new one (dude accepts £25) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183405201197 Last edited by BicycleBoy; Aug 3rd, 2022 at 23:23. |
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Aug 3rd, 2022, 23:37 | #257 | |
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If your cooling fan clutch is kaka, the fan still spins but doesn't engage at high temperatures to give the cooling boost needed. |
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I’ll give it a test tomorrow JJ
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Just watched a vid - I’ll see if mine is weak at temp
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