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Super chuffed with my new hi-spec 240 GLT!Views : 60802 Replies : 204Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Jul 17th, 2012, 13:30 | #191 |
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I find an old spark plug has the perfect thread for lamada bosses when you dont want a sensor in there. Think the one i used was from a Ford Pinto engine.
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Jul 17th, 2012, 18:55 | #192 | |
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Jul 19th, 2012, 06:24 | #193 | |
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I used a bolt. But I like your solution Chesh (.... it's half of a 'shoot flames from the exhaust' kit ... ) |
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Sep 16th, 2012, 18:06 | #194 |
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I bought another set of GLT seats and used the best combination of parts to improve the interior.
The old driver's seat Work in progress Seats temporarily refitted, but soon they will be removed and resprayed with gliptone leather paint The GLT is still sold.... but not to Nick who phoned me to confirm the sale, then a few days later reneged on the deal (booooo...!). Anyway, another friend wants it now, and he's bought two 240s from me before, so I am confident he will be more reliable to do business with. Cheers John |
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Sep 16th, 2012, 23:51 | #195 |
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looking good john
nobody needs to tell me im going to live to regret not buying this car. I know this myself! right car. wrong time! mind you on the other hand you could say i shouldn't have sold my silver one... Nick
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Oct 28th, 2012, 17:26 | #197 |
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A quick update.
One or two minor, occasional electrical gremlins had started recently, so it was time for a thorough clean-up of every terminal connector and fuse in the fusebox - always worth doing every couple of years on a 240. The heated rear screen fuse had actually melted. Not blown, but the plastic part had become so hot from resistance at the fuse-holder terminal that it had melted. As expected almost everything now works, bar a couple of bulbs I need to buy. Cheers John |
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Oct 28th, 2012, 17:48 | #198 |
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"Not blown, but the plastic part had become so hot from resistance at the fuse-holder terminal that it had melted."
Small lesson there. Always use ceramic fuses. They dissipate the heat better and don't get shorter as they soften and so reduce the holding pressure. I bet someone out there thinks a bit OTT using a Dremel, but a proper job needs a proper tool. Good for the box itself but a potential fuse destroyer unless you are VERY careful. |
Oct 28th, 2012, 20:12 | #199 | |
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Yes, we swapped all the fuses for ceramic ones. John |
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Oct 28th, 2012, 22:14 | #200 |
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Definitely a job to add to the list for my car.
I'd never had any fuse related electrical issues in my 240 and never cleaned up the fuse terminals to date. However doing a bit of prep today for the MOT tomorrow I noticed the heated rear screen isn't coming on (even the light on the switch doesn't fire up). A quick switch round of fuses didn't cure so cleaning up the terminals will be my next port of call. Fortunately I don't think HRW is a must for the MOT. |
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