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by rob_scott92
Sun Apr 26, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Lock down jobs...
Replies: 22
Views: 10000

Re: Lock down jobs...

I've had exactly the same thing with the door seals. Only manged to get a chance to sort it during the lockdown. I ended up cutting the bottom run with a stanley blade. Still seems to seal ok and door now closes properly with a bit of a push (i used to have to really slam it to get it to close, no g...
by rob_scott92
Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Alternator bearings replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 4049

Re: Alternator bearings replacement

Cheers for the comments guys, it was a job i was pondering for a while but wasnt sure on difficulty etc. As long as it makes the job easier for someone else, i'm happy.

Good to know it is original aswell so cheers for that :)
by rob_scott92
Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Alternator bearings replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 4049

Alternator bearings replacement

Hi guys, I've not seen a thread on this before so thought i'd share it with you all as its a nice easy job to do, doesn't take much time to complete and can save you around £40. Fast forward to the end for the bearings that i needed and the part number of my alternator. A little while ago i'd notice...
by rob_scott92
Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:43 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Information on previous owners of D745 0DM
Replies: 8
Views: 4314

Re: Information on previous owners of D745 0DM

This was something i tried to do last year but the dvla declined my request due to data protection or something :/ they said that me wanting to know the history of my capri was not a good enough reason to get information on any previous owners :roll: I would be interested to hear how anyone else man...
by rob_scott92
Sat May 04, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sunroof woes
Replies: 5
Views: 1586

Re: Sunroof woes

Bit of an update then, I had a look through the haynes manual and i adjusted the bits at the back in order to raise it. Without the seal on it didnt really seem to make any difference. I put the seal back on and tried again. Martin is right, them seals are naff, makes it very difficult to tilt the s...
by rob_scott92
Wed May 01, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sunroof woes
Replies: 5
Views: 1586

Re: Sunroof woes

It certainly does seem to be a bit of a dark art. Finding the time is a problem but i have had it in and out a fair few times over the last couple of weeks.

I shall soldier on, then if i am ever passing by tickover i will definitely drop in and get them to sort it. :xd:
by rob_scott92
Wed May 01, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sunroof woes
Replies: 5
Views: 1586

Sunroof woes

Hi guys, Unfortunately ive got dreaded sunroof problems. The sunroof always operated correctly untill i had the bodywork done last year. The guys that took it out didnt mark anything up and subsequently didnt put it back together properly so now when the roof slides back to its closed position, it d...
by rob_scott92
Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Mk3 seats and door cards
Replies: 0
Views: 1634

Mk3 seats and door cards

Hi Guys, Looking to sell off some bits from my MK3. I've got; Full laser interior - passenger and rear seat in good condition, drivers seat is badly torn but material could be good for spares. Door cards are in great nick, not sure if the speakers work though. Front recaro seats - these are from a f...
by rob_scott92
Sun May 20, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 half leather seats
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

Re: 2.8 half leather seats

Thanks for the suggestion but I have already spoken to martin :(
by rob_scott92
Fri May 18, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 half leather seats
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

2.8 half leather seats

Hi guys,

Anybody got a full set of half leather recaros knocking about?

Thanks
Rob
by rob_scott92
Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Searching for car history
Replies: 15
Views: 4995

Re: Searching for car history

Also, I've just been on that cazana. When I put my reg plate in it came up with pictures of my car when it was sold to the person I bought it off! It says for £15 I can get all the history in case dvla knock me back so that's good :)
by rob_scott92
Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:47 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Searching for car history
Replies: 15
Views: 4995

Re: Searching for car history

Well, I sent off the form on Monday. I had attached a covering letter stating how this information could have a measurable impact on the value of the vehicle, this being the reason for my request. On the form I had to leave my number so I would've thought if they couldn't do it I would have heard so...
by rob_scott92
Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Searching for car history
Replies: 15
Views: 4995

Re: Searching for car history

It does seem to depend who you speak to. The first time i rang the DVLA about it, the woman basically said theres no way they do anything like that, but when i rang today the guy said to send the form in with a cheque for £5 and then jobs a good 'un! Might just have to exaggerate my reasons a bit, s...
by rob_scott92
Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:58 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Searching for car history
Replies: 15
Views: 4995

Re: Searching for car history

Ahh thanks for the link, pretty sure that was the form i asked the dvla about when they said "due to data protection they couldnt tell me anything" but will try ringing again.

What kind of info did you get from them?

Thanks
Rob
by rob_scott92
Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:02 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Searching for car history
Replies: 15
Views: 4995

Searching for car history

Hi guys, As per title, ive been wondering recently whether it is possible to get any previous information on my car such as where its been during its life. Basically this all come about when i parked up one day and this taxi driver reckoned the car belonged to him many years ago. It was only in pass...
by rob_scott92
Tue May 02, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Seat retrimming, rough price?
Replies: 2
Views: 1338

Re: Seat retrimming, rough price?

That does sound like a bloody good price, part of me was expecting into the thousands :shock: as it happens yesterday i picked up a couple of old recaros from a sierra or escort or something. material on them actually looks pretty decent so might try just retrim the rear to match ;) i'll look around...
by rob_scott92
Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Seat retrimming, rough price?
Replies: 2
Views: 1338

Seat retrimming, rough price?

Hi guys, just curious how much someone would likely charge for all seats to be re-covered in a non standard material? The drivers seat in my laser is pretty shocking at the moment and tbh, i've never really been a fan of the laser interior so i'm hoping to maybe get the seats recovered in black. pre...
by rob_scott92
Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cooling (2.0 pinto)
Replies: 10
Views: 4318

Re: Cooling (2.0 pinto)

cheers for the replies guys, quick update, i gave the rad a good clean through with water, lots of brown water came out so did this untill it ran clear. refilled with temp sensor out to ensure block was full, then with auto-choke hose removed. last time i removed the wrong side of the auto choke i t...
by rob_scott92
Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cooling (2.0 pinto)
Replies: 10
Views: 4318

Re: Cooling (2.0 pinto)

cheers for the replies guys. gonna try and drain the system and flush the rad at the weekend if i get chance. fill it with water and give it a good shake untill it runs clear? then fill the system slowly with the autochoke pipe off. Also, is it normal for water to pour out the top of the rad with th...
by rob_scott92
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cooling (2.0 pinto)
Replies: 10
Views: 4318

Re: Cooling (2.0 pinto)

yeah its the right way round. as i say, Sunday night and first half of monday it was working a treat, then later on started again :(