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 Help a tyre novice with sizes |
falkster
 1st Oct 2024 7:22am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 1142 · Subject: Help a tyre novice with sizes |
I am currently running the same size as you and my next tyres will be 235/85R16. As has been said before diameter is pretty much the same, so my speedo will still read the same.
Most importantly thou ... |
| voltage drop on idle |
falkster
3rd Sep 2024 1:24pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 780 · Subject: voltage drop on idle |
and here the latest from this morning's way to work...
brake light on the dash comes on after starting the car and battery voltage drops almost completely to the left on the gauge. Feels like there ... |
| voltage drop on idle |
falkster
2nd Sep 2024 3:26pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 780 · Subject: voltage drop on idle |
I’d suggest popping down to Ian’s (IRB Developments) - he’s in Sutton Coldfield and he’s an electrical wizard.
Sounds like a plan, They are literally around the corner from where I work. I' ... |
| voltage drop on idle |
falkster
1st Sep 2024 6:09pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 780 · Subject: voltage drop on idle |
hi all,
tried to find something in the search but somehow not lucky...
recently my voltage gauge shows a drop in voltage when i come to a stop at a traffic light for example. It did not do this ... |
| Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
falkster
22nd Aug 2024 4:15pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 1327 · Subject: Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
Just as an update, I got the new rotor today and fitted it straight away. First test drive reveals a smoother running engine than before. Thanks for everyone's input.
The beast breathes fire again... ... |
| Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
falkster
21st Aug 2024 9:03am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 1327 · Subject: Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
| So, finally I got the rotor off. Stuck on there like cemented... Unfortunately, a little piece of the black plastic cover on top of the distributor snapped off in the process. Hope that's not causing ... |
| Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
falkster
20th Aug 2024 8:04pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 1327 · Subject: Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
That is what I thought. I remember doing this on a classic Mini and it was really easy to get off. But here it appears rock solid...
How do you hold the shaft down though? There is nowhere any space ... |
| Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
falkster
20th Aug 2024 6:02pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 1327 · Subject: Breakdown in Newquay, help with a tool required |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/30746/1000017441.jpg
Not what I had in mind when thinking off-road...
Hi All,
My 110 broke down with a broken rotor in the distributor. Have ... |
| V8 idle all over the place |
falkster
16th Aug 2024 9:01am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 1384 · Subject: V8 idle all over the place |
thanks for the link.  |
| V8 idle all over the place |
falkster
15th Aug 2024 10:29am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 1384 · Subject: V8 idle all over the place |
more things to look out for... 
First I am taking the 110 to Cornwall though.
After my return, your posts (and the other ones in the thread) gave me a bit of homework to do around the engine b ... |
| V8 idle all over the place |
falkster
14th Aug 2024 2:36pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 1384 · Subject: V8 idle all over the place |
The Idle raise with the speed transducer was an Auto thing to prevent stalling when sat in D against the torque convertor.
Meaning a manual gearbox wouldn't have a transducer?
As with all things p ... |
| V8 idle all over the place |
falkster
12th Aug 2024 2:48pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 1384 · Subject: V8 idle all over the place |
Also is the speed transducer connected at the transfer box? this raises the idle a bit when you stop so it doesn't cut out.
erm...?? time for some research. Never heard of a speed transducer to be ... |
| rims identification |
falkster
12th Aug 2024 2:45pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 10 · Views: 1060 · Subject: rims identification |
you guys are great!
Thanks for all the options. somehow it seems internet search and I will never be good friends...
One thing though. I now see links to wheels with ET10 and ET0. is there a wa ... |
| rims identification |
falkster
11th Aug 2024 4:28pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 10 · Views: 1060 · Subject: rims identification |
Not sure if these are the same wheel?:
https://www.britpart.com/all-parts/da3521
that could well be it... bit on the expensive side...  |
| V8 idle all over the place |
falkster
11th Aug 2024 11:17am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 1384 · Subject: V8 idle all over the place |
| as a first step, I cleaned the IAV and this seems to have sorted it but I will assess in real driving conditions on Monday when I go to work to see if i need further looking into the throttle body as ... |
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