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by dpr59
Sat Nov 05, 2005 18:25
Forum: General
Topic: Seized screws in carb body.
Replies: 10
Views: 3377

Thermo couples work by having two different metals together. When heated the resistance changes due to charge between them. This promotes corrosion. I'm a chemist not a physisisit so perhaps someone else will get more techy. But a charge will allow corrosion, same principle when a car rusts. Fe2 and...
by dpr59
Sat Nov 05, 2005 17:29
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Green - F747...
Replies: 9
Views: 3338

[quote="amarshall"]some Pugs look awfully like Elises :? quote]

I'll never look at my 206 in the same way again :lol: :lol:
by dpr59
Sat Nov 05, 2005 09:18
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Front Indicator Units
Replies: 1
Views: 1353

Forge sevices are going to email detail.

I'll post in parts alternative once I get them.
by dpr59
Sat Nov 05, 2005 08:09
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Green - F747...
Replies: 9
Views: 3338

I think the url that Angus uses is.... http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application;JSESSIONID_EvlPortalApp=DsiyBFlhPwoE6vbSeZFlRPe72Z2vza4blr9RdTVhgO12ly8Uxa1a!391402912!569352047?origin=vnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry Very limited info b...
by dpr59
Fri Nov 04, 2005 20:58
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Green - F747...
Replies: 9
Views: 3338

Think I've passed this one on the Darlington by-pass.

Didn't respond to my advances either.
by dpr59
Thu Nov 03, 2005 20:55
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: VDO Fuel gauge
Replies: 9
Views: 3595

amarshall wrote:<ahem> - they all do that sir. :oops: :lol:
Yes mine too...

:!:
by dpr59
Thu Nov 03, 2005 20:00
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: VDO Speedometer
Replies: 8
Views: 2807

At least if there are different inputs into the unit then I'm not in danger of losing speedo regestering how careful I'm being.

Thanks Peter
by dpr59
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:56
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Stoneleigh 13th November 2005
Replies: 8
Views: 3312

Re: Stoneleigh 13th November 2005

Spav wrote:If any can add any further information please do.
http://www.nac-stoneleigh-park.co.uk/wh ... 9415189845


Not much more on the Stoneleigh web site
by dpr59
Thu Nov 03, 2005 07:37
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: VDO Speedometer
Replies: 8
Views: 2807

VDO Speedometer

The odometer has stopped counting (as has the trip meter)

Has anyone had these appart to clean them ?

It's a VDO calibrated to 160mph.

Currently the speedo still working but I'm conerned it's a first symtom of more to come.
by dpr59
Wed Nov 02, 2005 13:17
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: North-East Excels - 8th Nov.
Replies: 1
Views: 1234

Sorry Angus.

Business trip to High Wycombe.
How come I cant get as far as Prague....

Must give up chemistry and go for IT.
by dpr59
Wed Nov 02, 2005 08:32
Forum: General
Topic: Locations
Replies: 166
Views: 58056

Locations

Enjoyed reading this one on the previous forum so...
Where are we all and which model do we run.

Lotus Excel SA
Hartlepool (North East UK)
About 162K on the clock (was daily until October '05 car now weekend fun)

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by dpr59
Wed Nov 02, 2005 06:48
Forum: General
Topic: Register of Excels ?
Replies: 13
Views: 4689

How do you get this forum thingy to quote what you're replying to?? A snag with a database is protecting the info against ne'er-do-wells and low-life. Maybe an Excel is not as stealable as it used to be, but I no longer give my location in membership lists. OK, google will find it in 0.21313seconds...