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by Allan mcl
Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: I D TAGS
Replies: 4
Views: 6144

Re: I D TAGS

You could try Tag plates uk, they are based in Nottingham I use them all the time for work when we need the adhesive type but they also supply the metal tag plates aswell.

Allan
by Allan mcl
Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Brake caliper.
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Brake caliper.

Piston all cleaned and greased using the grease supplied with the kit so I think that side should be OK fingers crossed.
by Allan mcl
Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Brake caliper.
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Brake caliper.

Yes thanks I eventually bled them the old way up and down, took her for a drive brakes spot on but still got slight noise from the same side as if they are catching but nothing like what it was.I checked the backing plate and that's fine, new bearing fitted not so long back, at a loss to what it cou...
by Allan mcl
Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Brake caliper.
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Brake caliper.

Well that's the new seals fitted not as hard as I thought. Caliper refitted,now the fun starts bleeding the brakes with the help of the wife when up means down and down means up in her world.
by Allan mcl
Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Re capri ride hieght
Replies: 6
Views: 938

Re: Re capri ride hieght

Just measured mine 1600 laser, 23 front 24 rear. Reckon leaf springs fitted 2 years ago.
by Allan mcl
Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Brake caliper.
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Brake caliper.

Thanks for the replies, I have ordered a kit which is due on Monday so will try and make a start this weekend.
by Allan mcl
Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Brake caliper.
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Brake caliper.

If I was to clean the piston is there anything I need to know before I start or is it a case of ordering a kit and getting stuck in.
by Allan mcl
Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Brake caliper.
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Brake caliper.

My front caliper is sticking on slightly,there is a slight noise which goes off after about five miles if I don't touch the brakes.I am wondering would it be best to buy a new caliper or fit a service kit.
Cheers
Allan
by Allan mcl
Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Check those pipes…
Replies: 17
Views: 2293

Re: Check those pipes…

Hi all,
Currently using esso super unleaded but will still change fuel lines to R9 but noticed that there are different bore sizes. What size are fitted to a 1600 laser.

Thanks
Allan
by Allan mcl
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Mk3 side boot liners
Replies: 8
Views: 1196

Re: Mk3 side boot liners

Hi

Do you have a good electric aerial.

Cheers

Allan
by Allan mcl
Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:04 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Radiator.
Replies: 5
Views: 1408

Re: Radiator.

What price would I expect to pay for ally one and where is the best place you would recommend.
by Allan mcl
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Radiator.
Replies: 5
Views: 1408

Radiator.

Hi all

Anyone have a good radiator for 1600 laser just mine has just give up the ghost prior to taking it for a mot. I know you can get new ones but they are silly money.

Cheers

Allan
by Allan mcl
Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1914

Re: Water leak

The jet is on the roof, the bottle is the boot.
by Allan mcl
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1914

Re: Water leak

Is the washer jet not on the drivers side?
by Allan mcl
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Weber carb auto choke 1600 pinto
Replies: 1
Views: 1091

Weber carb auto choke 1600 pinto

Does anyone have a weber carb or know where I could get a good one from.
by Allan mcl
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Weber carb auto choke 1600 pinto
Replies: 0
Views: 2546

Weber carb auto choke 1600 pinto

Does anyone have a weber carb or know where I could get a good one from.
by Allan mcl
Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Car smells rich on idle.
Replies: 20
Views: 5161

Re: Car smells rich on idle.

Could anyone tell me what the correct size idle jets I would need for weber 32/36 for a 1600, I believe mine is still jetted for 2.0l tried to turn mixture screw down but doesn't run wright.
Thanks in advance.
by Allan mcl
Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Car smells rich on idle.
Replies: 20
Views: 5161

Re: Car smells rich on idle.

I haven't changed the jets myself so I think so.
by Allan mcl
Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Car smells rich on idle.
Replies: 20
Views: 5161

Re: Car smells rich on idle.

If I remember correctly it was 1.9
by Allan mcl
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279020

Re: Where is everyone from?

Anyone from south tyneside area.