Same here. It broke at one end a couple of years ago resulting in a change of underwear! cant remember which end but the other did jam its self initially and sort of worked intermittently until i worked out the problem.tonypoll wrote:I have the same long spring as Robert. It's how it came from the factory.
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- Tue Jun 12, 2018 16:34
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Throttle sticking wide open
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8589
Re: Throttle sticking wide open
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:20
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Whats in the rev limiter? How does it limit revs?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6102
Re: Whats in the rev limiter? How does it limit revs?
[/quote]At 5250 rpm, you don't need a rev limiter, you need cruise control.[/quote]
or a diesel!
or a diesel!
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 13:55
- Forum: General
- Topic: Turning Circle
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1404
Re: Turning Circle
Many thanks for the responses. I have to do a bit of shunting in a tight area which is concerning enough with the Excel so the replacement (inside the garage) needs to be no more difficult although given that it will cost a bit more which will add to the parking frisson! Dolly's considered but not s...
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:27
- Forum: General
- Topic: Turning Circle
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1404
Turning Circle
Hi
Anyone know what the turning circle is for an Excel. I am trying to work out much more difficult it will be to get a potential new acquisition in the garage.
Thanks in advance
Anyone know what the turning circle is for an Excel. I am trying to work out much more difficult it will be to get a potential new acquisition in the garage.
Thanks in advance
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 09:33
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: A few niggles... Fan switch and warning light
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2680
Re: A few niggles... Fan switch and warning light
Its a while since i have this concern but I used to put on the AC as that puts the fans on if i recall correctly.
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 14:35
- Forum: General
- Topic: What do people think of your Excel
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8299
Re: What do people think of your Excel
:D Even had one guy follow me home to have a closer look at it a mechanic who lives locally he was well impressed & could not believe it wasn't worth more . Had exactly the same happen to me not that long ago and also said he was motor trade and wanted to buy it. Somewhat disconcerting and could no...
- Thu Sep 14, 2017 09:57
- Forum: General
- Topic: What do people think of your Excel
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8299
Re: What do people think of your Excel
Even with the engine rebuild this year (done myself, but the parts and machining cost a fair few £££) I doubt Lilith will cost me this year what a 3-series would depreciate, let alone the other running costs. Well i can see that doing a lot of work yourself will save a lot as most of my bills are l...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 16:26
- Forum: General
- Topic: What do people think of your Excel
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8299
Re: What do people think of your Excel
I tend to be viewed as a bit odd or daring depending upon the audience and how much they believe that it costs the same as a newish 3 series to run (including depreciation). Working in Cambridge it only really attracts the interest of middle aged oriental gentlemen and the occasional small child. St...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:48
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Window lift channel - gauging interest
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6000
Re: Window lift channel - gauging interest
Ditto zinc plated is the way to go
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 08:42
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: New lights/indicators/wipers switch NOW SOLD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2566
Re: New lights/indicators/wipers switch
Pete
Ah. Possibly not. I will have another shot now.
regards
Simon
Ah. Possibly not. I will have another shot now.
regards
Simon
- Fri Jun 09, 2017 08:34
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: New lights/indicators/wipers switch NOW SOLD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2566
Re: New lights/indicators/wipers switch
Pete
You should have a PM if i managed to work it out correctly.
Regards
You should have a PM if i managed to work it out correctly.
Regards
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 09:56
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: New lights/indicators/wipers switch NOW SOLD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2566
Re: New lights/indicators/wipers switch
Pete
if its still available i would like it.
Regards
if its still available i would like it.
Regards
- Mon May 15, 2017 10:14
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Window lift channel - gauging interest
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6000
Re: Window lift channel - gauging interest
I would be up for a couple if only to put away for the future. Not sure of the condition of mine at present, a case of not wanting to look until i have to do the window frame.
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:50
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Window Frames - COMING SOON!
- Replies: 170
- Views: 41481
Re: Window Frames - COMING SOON!
Angus
Great news and fair price. I am happy to commit to a pair now once you have completed testing and are ready to take orders. Just wont be ready to fit until next year.
Regards
Great news and fair price. I am happy to commit to a pair now once you have completed testing and are ready to take orders. Just wont be ready to fit until next year.
Regards
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 09:25
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Window frames - when would you buy ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1088
Re: Window frames - when would you buy ?
Sounding promising While i do not need then just now at that price i will buy a pair immediately and place in the parts store along with the piston/liner set etc. Cant risk them not being available when needed and having the car off road. Its bad enough that the its having an overnight stay this mon...