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Mk2 Parts Wanted / Re: 5dr rear window metal scraper both sides
Last post by t2000 -
Yeah the metal is unobtanium but I will ask where he got his, in fact I just spoke to him and he did get the metal bits 2nd hand, he also said that you can use front ones and cut them to size for the rear and also there are stainless steel ones out there so if asking see if they have the stainless ones as they wont rust but he also recommended MK2 Spares, if they haven't them no one will I reckon.

Good luck and if you do find them report back your findings as it may help someone in the future.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by t2000 -
It's fine to run without a cap, if it boils over then you know it's overheating and the stat is stuck, obviously don't run it up to temp and then take the cap off lol.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by 89GL -
Thanks, I always thought you shouldn't run it without the cap but if its a way of illiminating that from the list thats easy enough to try.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by t2000 -
You could try running it up to temp with the expansion cap off, any air should escape and it shouldn't bubble over.
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Engine & Gearbox / 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Last post by Martin109 -
I've been told that my Driver has failed its MOT partly on a gearbox oil leak, which the mechanic states is caused by worn gearbox bearings, which I don't quite understand, as I would have though leaks would come from failing seals rather than failing bearings??

All in all, I can understand that the gearbox is showing its age, being original, after 214.400 miles from new!

The mechanic states he can get the gearbox issue fixed temporarily but sufficiently to pass the MOT, but I need to consider what my options are.  I do have a friend who could help to remove and replace the gearbox.  Is it possible to track down a suitable refurbished 5-speed box, or is an alternative to remove the existing gearbox and take it to a gear specialist for refurbishment?

Any tips and experiences would be very useful.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by Monkey -
My guess is you'll either have an airlock somewhere, or your thermostat is seized (at least slightly) closed, not allowing full cooling.

First thing I'd do is swap out the thermostat, doing so will force you to drop your coolant and putting it back in will cure a potential airlock.
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Heating & Cooling / Cooling queries
Last post by 89GL -
Forgive if this has been answered before but I have an issue with the cooling on my '89 GL (1781 carb).  In normal use it warms up fine & the gauge sits dead centre. However the minute I stop & sit in traffic the gauge climbs fairly quickly getting very close to the hot mark. The cooling fan does cut in so that's not the issue. It has never actually overheated, the coolant is fine & isn't even discoloured but it always smells very hot so I wonder what the issue may be? I did think it might need a new radiator (or a good  flush) but struggling to see what the issue is. This has been the case for months, not just since the weather got better.
One other question, anyone know of a decent garage in the Leeds/York area that understands Mk2's? I've tried a couple of garages but they don't want to know preferring to stick with post 2000 stuff that they can plug in!
Thanks in advance