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I've always taped up the connector when polishing since then. After all, a working alternator trumps a shiny dead one . Cliff
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26th October 2018, 18:42 | #8652 |
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Took Moonstone V6 in for oil and filter change plus MOT, told them I do not want an MOT with fail or advisories, just do whatever is needed, now booked in for front pads next Wednesday will pass. The oil this time is 5 - 30 fully synthetic long life, so, last change was 16 moths ago and 4,400 miles, how long can I go without another oil change using this new, expensive oil?
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26th October 2018, 21:17 | #8654 |
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This reminds me, I really should change my oil after my trip away, I have no idea what oil was put in it by the Italian Mechanic
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Olive oil?
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26th October 2018, 21:34 | #8657 |
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You joke but Olive oil was very nearly put in it as I was insanely desperate at the time, turns out there aren't many places to buy oil in the Italian Alps
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26th October 2018, 22:40 | #8658 |
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After collecting the necessary parts over many months, I managed to retrofit a thicker version of the rear anti roll from a ZT onto my Connie se diesel. It wasn't too bad to fit after cleaning the bolt holes in the subframe with a tap and then loosening and adjusting the exhaust to clear the n/s mounting bracket we were good to see if it would make any difference.
Well it seems to have sharpened up the drive noticeably , the rear wiggle that I used to feel going over the usual potholes has gone and the rear wheels feel like they are following the fronts. Who at MG Rover thought this was a good idea to delete an important part of the suspension on a heavy car . |
27th October 2018, 15:05 | #8659 |
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Waxyed all underneath,, arches the lot and replaced drop links,discs n pads and drums already for winter and MOT next week ....
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27th October 2018, 17:36 | #8660 |
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Quiet day at work today, so I finally got around to doing the inlet manifold gasket.
Still had time to do an oil change before it got too dark. Quiet day tomorrow too, so will hopefully give her a good clean inside and out. Quite a productive weekend hopefully, and I'm getting paid for it too
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