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by Zag
Wed Mar 27, 2024 21:59
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: excel fuel gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 2335

Re: excel fuel gauge

I think there are two issues here. Having replaced my gauge with another I have noticed a difference. Issue 1 fuel gauge spikes around (something's not right) Issue 2 fuel gauge drift (normal) With my original gauge the needle would noticeably jump around when cornering, if I shook the car while sta...
by Zag
Mon Mar 11, 2024 14:04
Forum: General
Topic: Door lights
Replies: 10
Views: 282

Re: Door lights

Yes it does. I removed mine as it was causing a slight current draw leaving the LEDs glowing dimly at all times. Now the lights switch off instantly when the switch is depressed.
by Zag
Sun Mar 10, 2024 16:38
Forum: General
Topic: Door lights
Replies: 10
Views: 282

Re: Door lights

Remove the delay relay (long yellow one under steering column) then you can tell instantly if what you are doing is working. Without it fitted the lights work in the same way.
by Zag
Thu Feb 01, 2024 09:42
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Tracking Down Coolant Leaks
Replies: 13
Views: 775

Re: Tracking Down Coolant Leaks

R/B is Replaced By..
by Zag
Tue Jan 30, 2024 17:46
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Gauge Lighting
Replies: 15
Views: 2397

Re: Gauge Lighting

I changed the door lights too as was concerned with battery drain when working on it / faffing and leaving a door open.
by Zag
Tue Jan 30, 2024 17:23
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Gauge Lighting
Replies: 15
Views: 2397

Re: Gauge Lighting

Just curious but have you noticed a dull glow from the interior lights when the doors are shut? So dull you can only see when dark.

When I changed mine to LEDs I had this, caused by the time delay relay and wondered if I had a dodgy relay or they all do it.
by Zag
Wed Jan 17, 2024 20:28
Forum: General
Topic: How to make gaskets
Replies: 10
Views: 869

Re: How to make gaskets

Or loctite 518, worked fine on my aux housing amongst others.
by Zag
Thu Dec 14, 2023 16:59
Forum: General
Topic: Heater Matrix
Replies: 5
Views: 798

Re: Heater Matrix

Not had a leaking matrix in the Excel but did have one in a 480 20 odd years ago. You should be able to tell if it is coming from the water jacket as the water will smell sweet as opposed to odourless/stale if it is rain water.
by Zag
Fri Nov 17, 2023 19:17
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Excel SA on FB Marketplace.- Caution
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

Re: Excel SA on FB Marketplace.- Caution

Just messaged him and called him out. Can't see advert now.
by Zag
Thu Nov 16, 2023 19:43
Forum: General
Topic: Top Wisbones
Replies: 2
Views: 642

Re: Top Wisbones

Judging by the amount of rust on mine they weren't galvanized.
by Zag
Wed Nov 01, 2023 00:38
Forum: Restoration projects
Topic: Another youtube project
Replies: 30
Views: 4006

Re: Another youtube project

"That silver air intake hose isn't factory. There should be a duct that normally takes air in from in front of the radiator, but has a flap valve (operated by vacuum and controlled by a device that measures the coolant temperature in the intake manifold) that redirects to a hose that sucks air from ...
by Zag
Tue Oct 31, 2023 14:42
Forum: General
Topic: AlliSport Aluminum Tanks back in stock
Replies: 4
Views: 473

Re: AllSport Aluminum Tanks back in stock

Presume you mean Allisport?
by Zag
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:30
Forum: Restoration projects
Topic: Another youtube project
Replies: 30
Views: 4006

Re: Another youtube project

In lieu of a workshop manual suggest you subscribe to the parts manual on here. Will at least give you an idea about how these go together.
by Zag
Wed Oct 11, 2023 21:49
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Excel Workshop Manual
Replies: 19
Views: 2603

Re: Excel Workshop Manual

My manual is now probably the most valuable part of my car!
by Zag
Wed Oct 11, 2023 19:14
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Ignition parts
Replies: 2
Views: 672

Re: Ignition parts

Responded 1 min before your reminder!