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- Tue Mar 13, 2018 16:31
- Forum: General
- Topic: Coolant loss
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1614
Re: Coolant loss
Thanks for the input, guys. I will probably bite the bullet and get a new tank; S J Sportscars have them available off the shelf.
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 14:30
- Forum: General
- Topic: Coolant loss
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1614
Re: Coolant loss
No, I don't think it's that serious. The loss is not "total' as it remains in the second (overflow) chamber until, of course, that overflows as well! When I can be bothered I siphon what's in the second chamber back to the first, manually.
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 22:27
- Forum: General
- Topic: Coolant loss
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1614
Re: Coolant loss
Interesting suggestion, Angus! However, the caps (on my model, anyway) are not interchangeable. The pressure cap is on the second (overflow) chamber.
- Sat Mar 10, 2018 22:28
- Forum: General
- Topic: Coolant loss
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1614
Coolant loss
Ever since I have had my Excel, I have had to top up the coolant regularly. It seems that when the coolant expands with the heat, some is transferred, as it should, from the first chamber of the header tank to the second chamber. However, it does not return, as it should, to the first chamber when i...
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 23:07
- Forum: General
- Topic: starter motor jammed.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1758
Re: starter motor jammed.
[quote="bash"]I presume you've tried the old fashioned quick fix, twatting it with a two pound vernier adjusting tool ?/quote]
Yes, of course, that's worth remembering! It could get me out of trouble if I find myself stranded.
Yes, of course, that's worth remembering! It could get me out of trouble if I find myself stranded.
- Wed Jan 03, 2018 22:07
- Forum: General
- Topic: starter motor jammed.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1758
Re: starter motor jammed.
Thanks, Angus. That's just the steer I needed!
- Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:28
- Forum: General
- Topic: starter motor jammed.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1758
starter motor jammed.
This morning I went to start my SA, it started to turn over but came to an abrupt halt - the starter's jammed! Unfortunately, being an auto I can't "rock" it free. I can get the breakdown service in who will free it for me - until the next time! Has anyone replaced a starter motor recently? Are they...
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 20:21
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Esprit has all the fun
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1704
Re: Esprit has all the fun
I have seen a black Excel with the golď JPS lettering and coachlines. I just can't remember where!
- Wed May 31, 2017 05:53
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Why does rpm increase after a throttle blip?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2203
Re: Why does rpm increase after a throttle blip?
Rust in the tank? Blocked fuel filter? Broken throttle return xpring?
- Fri May 12, 2017 17:40
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Alternator appears not to immediately start charging
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2046
Re: Alternator appears not to immediately start charging
I have been following this thread with interest. Having owned my Excel for only 15 years, I had not twigged that there was a battery warning light in addition to the voltmeter - it has never worked! I had wondered about the "lazy" voltmeter when starting off in the morning but it was no hardship to ...
- Thu May 04, 2017 15:24
- Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
- Topic: Fuel filter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1167
Fuel filter
I'm none too impressed wirh the Mann fuel filter replacement element. The one I received had a malformed seal! After struggling to fit it satisfactorily, I found a pool of petrol on the garage floor, and I believe I may have deposited half a gallon along the A6. ( I eventually re-fitted the old seal...
- Thu May 04, 2017 15:10
- Forum: General
- Topic: Emissions data
- Replies: 75
- Views: 20011
Re: Emissions data
Ah, that's where they went wrong!
- Wed May 03, 2017 21:30
- Forum: General
- Topic: Emissions data
- Replies: 75
- Views: 20011
Re: Emissions data
MOT pass today. Emissions given:
CO - 0.004
HC - 20
Too good to be credible?
CO - 0.004
HC - 20
Too good to be credible?
Noises!
A young passenger of mine has said she can hear a high- pitched metallic graunching noise at motorway speeds from the rear. ( It is outside my - rather elderly - hearing range). Could this be wheel bearings (I've not yet re-greased these)? Any other suggestions?
Re: Errrr !
It's a '78 so I'd be concerned about the chassis.