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by John Fish
Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: paint
Replies: 3
Views: 6364

Follow this link: http://www.paints4u.com/GetColour.aspx?ProductID=5264 Fill in the details and it will give the paint colour. Note that the paint code on the vin plate applies to the colour combination; so initially you will get two codes in the colour description box if you the enter them separate...
by John Fish
Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Radiator
Replies: 15
Views: 14033

Anybody else wanting radiators try this link

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/radiators_d ... make=ROVER

One for a 2.0l costs around 53 quid including delivery.
by John Fish
Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Ignition Leads
Replies: 8
Views: 8487

Observe the leads with the engine running in the dark. If they are breaking down then you will be able to see sparks down to the engine or coronary discharge (blue glow round the leads). In either case I would change them. Both these cases indicate insulation breakdown. However, the leads can also b...
by John Fish
Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:03 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Creaking Rear Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 4697

Thanks. I'll take a look.
by John Fish
Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Creaking Rear Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 4697

Creaking Rear Suspension

What causes the wedge 200 series suspension to creak on the left rear?
by John Fish
Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 214 clutch
Replies: 1
Views: 3244

214 clutch

Where abouts does the 214 clutch normally bite?

The car is an M reg (1994) 214 Si Sprint.
by John Fish
Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Help 416 SL1 Auto starting problems
Replies: 2
Views: 4030

Help 416 SL1 Auto starting problems

I have a 416 SLi Auto (L Reg) with a starting problem. Doesn't seem to have a problem when cold but sometimes attempting to restart when hot results in the engine turning over but failing to start. Occasionally the engine fires then stops again. Trying to start in D4 (locked out on the inhibitor) an...
by John Fish
Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Piston Valve Clearance
Replies: 2
Views: 4610

Piston Valve Clearance

Can the pistons hit the valves on the 16V DOHC 1.4 K series engine if the cambelt breaks?

Can the pistons hit the valves on the 8V SOHC 1.4 K series engine if the cambelt breaks?

And the Honda engines?

Help would be appreciated as I have noticed a number of non-runners for sale!
by John Fish
Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:02 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: central locking module
Replies: 0
Views: 3610

central locking module

Where is the central locking module on a 3 door 214 sprint?

I have looked in the passenger door and its not there.
by John Fish
Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 414 engine problem
Replies: 7
Views: 8234

derbylad, is the car running sweetly now?

Did you have any problems changing the head gasket?