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by nemo
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The beauty of Vinyl...
Replies: 11
Views: 154

Re: The beauty of Vinyl...

You probably already know this Paul, but Cass Elliot, Mama Cass of the Mamas & the Papas... well I wouldn`t want to sleep in that room! Elliot retired to an apartment in Mayfair at Flat 12, 9 Curzon Place (later Curzon Square), Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London, owned by singer-songwriter Harry N...
by nemo
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The beauty of Vinyl...
Replies: 11
Views: 154

Re: The beauty of Vinyl...

It is a brilliant album. I got that too, about 45 years ago, what a fabulous package that is though (the original studio album) Beautifully produced book, pictures, probably the most lavish double album I own. I got the CD too and was gutted as they`d remixed 5:15 - and put all John Entwistles horns...
by nemo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

Same with some Porsches, no access to where the battery or even the car with a flat battery, Porsche's recommendation is to smash the window so you can get access to the Fuse box and supply power to that so you can open the boot to get to the battery. I`m so glad you put that, I was worrying that i...
by nemo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: propshaft length.
Replies: 2
Views: 65

Re: propshaft length.

I do know the 2.8 had a CV joint in the middle whereas the 4cyl cars just have a UJ. Could that account for the didfference? The gearbox and the diff. flanges are the same I`m sure so it must BE the prop? I have a spare 4 cyl shaft I can measure up if that`s any use, which points do you want measuri...
by nemo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

A guy across the road has an Audi A4 (I think?) whatever, his battery went flat overnight. Unfortunately the battery is in the boot, - and the boot is electrically operated. Poor guy spent a morning like a contortionist removing rear seats etc to try and get access to the battery. (I think it may ha...
by nemo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

It`s ironic because all this complexity is so that you can just press a button rather than having the onerous task of pulling a lever. See - it`s making life easier.... ;)
by nemo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

SCP440 wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:21 am And dont get me started on electric handbrakes :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Exactly - WHY???????? :evil:
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

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No, I didn`t explain properly, I have a switch so I can also turn the fan on manually, and a bulb so I can tell when it`s running. Obviously, not being an LED it will light up whichevrr way the current flows and at speed the airflow will spin the fan. Q.E.D.
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 283

Re: MK1 on ebay

You`re missing Batman...
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 283

Re: MK1 on ebay

Is that a vinyl roof too? How do you find these things Paul???
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

One final thing, the fan isn`t running when you turn the engine off is it? Only because, if it`s still spinning when you stop the engine it WILL generate a voltage, which may be enough to keep ECU live for a second or two. A bit desperate but you never know? A diode will cure this. I have a light in...
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

if I can fit 2x 10A in parallel (I.e. split the live feed into two to go into the 2x 10A diodes at once) and back out as one feed into the fan? Yes, you can, absolutely (in fact the 30A ones on Amazon that I linked to are just that. The 3 lead out TO220 package are designed as a 2 diode 1/2 wave re...
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

Yes, you`re right, it`s just a one way valve in essence. Although as it seems some unknown forces are at play, I`d fit as close to the source/fusebox as possible.
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

Yes you`re right it IS purely pragmatic - but can you think of any way this can actually happen, current feeding back from an earthed fan motor, no other connection, to keep the engine running. for a `timed` period too ~It`s not really possible. So given that - I`d stick a diode in it! ;) The only e...
by nemo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

Or 30A diodes for £2 here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Schottky-Barrier-Rectifier/dp/B07M5K5WL7/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2ZGJFOJJGY6MW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z88oapQG9uvz8OA6iWCNwXtuv7d521WwQkxGlKtyl2R17dabxIHR0UvuW_co1hrJSLgPGQ9CxGrdV-6lyfnD11JBZqP0SPHTB4YxAgAYr38iMs8NNWX_ynvjwz_8VgEB9TuMPhCHiIG8x7e...
by nemo
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 283

Re: MK1 on ebay

Major_Tom wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:15 pm Has this had a sunroof covered over?
Got to be! Looks like they used filler all round the edges and it`s all starting to rot and crack. What a shit job.
"Will make a very nice car when completed ." How many times....
by nemo
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 61
Views: 828

Re: Capri Assembly Line

Jasonmarie wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:46 pm the pinto engine was built there as well ,
That`s good - I always thought the Pinto was made only in Cologne.
by nemo
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

Should the fuse be in the wire between thermostat and fan? Y but fuse 6 also feeds the wipers which can also draw quite a high current. Have you checked that the fuse is up to the job with both the fan and wipers on? Andrew. I missed that - very good point - if F6 is 16A and the fan is 20A there`s ...
by nemo
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

I think some wiring to an existing component could have been disturbed during the installation process. If it`s a BOB, and continues running for 5 sec after switch off, that sounds to me more like a computer / engine management issue. As you suggest, something maybe affected by the installation, ea...
by nemo
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 443

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

Andrew 2.8i wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:31 am
Fitting the fuse in the supply to the relay is correct.
Andrew.
Yes, you want it as near to the fusebox as possible so it protects the maximum amount of circuitry, all of which is a potential overload.