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by carlhiley
Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Underfelt
Replies: 4
Views: 1717

Yes lay it rubber down felt up . The rubber is waterproof so should protect the floor and the felt offers excellent sound proofing. Glue down using contact adhesive;keep the doors open. :-?
by carlhiley
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: greese or ep90
Replies: 9
Views: 2568

Had a spitfire once ,it must be EP90 not grease and give em a couple of squirts a month.
by carlhiley
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Child seat
Replies: 6
Views: 2913

Should be easy to get a child seat in the back of a pick-up , dont know about our weather though. :cry:
by carlhiley
Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Child seat
Replies: 6
Views: 2913

Thanks for the advice Jim , looks like a visit to Ebay.
How did parents get on in the 60,s.
by carlhiley
Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff Oil
Replies: 2
Views: 1460

Diff Oil

Hello all
Just a quick question is EP80w90 the same as ep90 oil ,as i have trouble finding the latter. Should it be GL5 rating .
Thanks for any help Carl.
by carlhiley
Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Child seat
Replies: 6
Views: 2913

Thanks Jim, have tried a maxi cosi it fits like a glove.
now to find a push chair that fits the boot
by carlhiley
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Child seat
Replies: 6
Views: 2913

Child seat

Hello all.
Can anybody please recommend a child seat for the back of a 68 two door saloon with static belts.
The child in question is 12months old and 20Ib in weight ,a wee dot.
many thanks.
by carlhiley
Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: exhaust noise
Replies: 21
Views: 5920

Thanks willie , dont tell anyone else and i might get away with it.
by carlhiley
Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: exhaust noise
Replies: 21
Views: 5920

Hi
mine makes that exact noise down hill with foot of the accelerator, i find it annoying can i make it tolerable or am i stuck with it ?.
Any advice would be appreciated.
by carlhiley
Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: minor emergency - please help
Replies: 55
Views: 12161

Hello all Reacently bled my brakes after having a soft peddle , no joy with one man kit :-? so loosend rear adjusters then bled with help from wife, tightend up adjusters so wheel would not turn, then clicked back one notch. Result great brakes :lol: . Must add that reading the message board was a b...
by carlhiley
Sat May 06, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Heater valve
Replies: 8
Views: 2129

Thanks for all the help and advice.
got a new valve from morris minor center Brum, put it on and everything Aok. Next job brake fluid change.
by carlhiley
Mon May 01, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Heater valve
Replies: 8
Views: 2129

Sorry should of stated type its the later type, looks like the seal in side where the rod goes in. Not from the join at cylinder head where leak comes from when under pressure.
by carlhiley
Mon May 01, 2006 12:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Heater valve
Replies: 8
Views: 2129

Heater valve

Just taken minor68 out for a spin since storage due to wife having our first child (nice to escape). All well apart from a small leak from the heater valve . can it be repaired or shall i just bite the bullet and buy a new one. guess a nappy wont help.
Thanks for any help
by carlhiley
Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Seats
Replies: 26
Views: 8428

Whats wrong with the original just what you need for a long journey
the other half falls asleep without fail or is it the fumes