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Forum: Electrical problems 21-03-24, 01:19 PM

Replies: 4 Another roadside bodge –*distributor rotor Views: 165 Posted By BackintheFold Yup! Check the new rotor to see it. Yup! Check the new rotor to see it.

Forum: Electrical problems 19-03-24, 10:47 PM

Replies: 4 Another roadside bodge –*distributor rotor Views: 165 Posted By BackintheFold AFAIK, just pull up the old rotor! If it is... AFAIK, just pull up the old rotor! If it is FUBAR, and you have a new one, you can break up the old (brittle) plastic with a pair of pliers etc to aid removal. I'd put some paper around the area...

Forum: Parts Wanted 05-03-24, 09:32 AM

Replies: 6 Audi 2.8 Cabriolet Brake Accumulator & Delta Radio Views: 188 Posted By BackintheFold If you undo the banjo bolt holding the power... If you undo the banjo bolt holding the power fluid hose to the bomb, and look at the end of the hose, that will tell you which one you have. If its a plain metal circle, that's the old one. Sealed...

Forum: Parts Wanted 04-03-24, 04:09 PM

Replies: 6 Audi 2.8 Cabriolet Brake Accumulator & Delta Radio Views: 188 Posted By BackintheFold have you tried here: (I have no affiliation or... have you tried here: (I have no affiliation or experience with them) https://instant-radio-code.com/audi-radio-unlock-code The cost form Pleiades is a bit higher now I think. Maybe £90?? ...

Forum: Engine 21-02-24, 10:31 AM

Replies: 3 ISV stabilisation current measuring Views: 349 Posted By BackintheFold >Is it just a split in the positive side bridged... >Is it just a split in the positive side bridged by a multi-meter set to read current? Yes, at least that's how I did it. The original lead was looking a bit old anyway, so I soldered in a longer...

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 12-02-24, 10:22 AM

Replies: 4 Power steering pump! Views: 434 Posted By BackintheFold I seem to recall a "How-to" on Phil Payne's site,... I seem to recall a "How-to" on Phil Payne's site, with a comment specifically about using the right tool to undo the big cross headed bolts.

Forum: Electrical problems 23-11-23, 01:06 PM

Replies: 11 Audi A8 electrical fixes Views: 6,953 Posted By BackintheFold I once had an Audi 100 where the cruise wouldn't... I once had an Audi 100 where the cruise wouldn't engage due to a brake switch needing adjustment. Could it be as simple as that?

Forum: Parts For Sale 11-11-23, 03:00 PM

Replies: 1 Ecu mac 05 (wr? Kg?) Views: 2,881 Posted By BackintheFold Ecu mac 05 (wr? Kg?) Bought off ebay in a box for a MAC 12 Not tried it in my MB! £29.95 inc postage-worth it for spares but may well be working! EDIT 18 Nov. Sale pending…

Forum: Parts For Sale 09-11-23, 11:25 AM

Replies: 1 Rear Frankani Strip-Red-excellent condition Views: 1,982 Posted By BackintheFold Bump-and reduced price. Going back in the loft... Bump-and reduced price. Going back in the loft this weekend!

Forum: Parts Wanted 08-11-23, 09:44 AM

Replies: 7 uR MB Orange dash Views: 3,957 Posted By BackintheFold I actually have a couple of modified chips for... I actually have a couple of modified chips for the MB ECU. It needs a stronger spring in the wastegate but adapts the ECU to deal with it. I have not rolling road tested it, but it certainly adds...

Forum: Parts For Sale 25-10-23, 09:38 AM

Replies: 5 Bargain K-Jet injectors Views: 6,760 Posted By BackintheFold they are usually £35 odd, these are £23 odd. ... they are usually £35 odd, these are £23 odd. They can fail. I had 4 fail-the car had been sat for a few years before being brought back to life. Symptoms are clouds of fuel burnt at start...

Forum: Parts Wanted 25-10-23, 09:35 AM

Replies: 7 uR MB Orange dash Views: 3,957 Posted By BackintheFold Uh oh. I don't like the sound of "welding done... Uh oh. I don't like the sound of "welding done and now electronic problems". I *THINK* if you shine a light at the orange dash you should be able to see if there is a display, then fitting the...

Forum: Parts Wanted 24-10-23, 02:08 PM

Replies: 7 uR MB Orange dash Views: 3,957 Posted By BackintheFold Is it an actual dead dash, or just that the bulbs... Is it an actual dead dash, or just that the bulbs have blown? I have the proper bulbs if they are the problem.

Forum: Parts For Sale 09-10-23, 12:30 PM

Replies: 0 Pair Cibie front sloping headlights- perfect reflectors Views: 775 Posted By BackintheFold Pair Cibie front sloping headlights- perfect reflectors pics to interested parties! Great condition. £350+postage-although collection preferred obvs. SOLD

Forum: Parts For Sale 09-10-23, 12:29 PM

Replies: 1 Rear Frankani Strip-Red-excellent condition Views: 1,982 Posted By BackintheFold Rear Frankani Strip-Red-excellent condition pics to interested parties! £150+postage-altough collection preferred obvs.

Forum: General Chat 18-09-23, 09:05 AM

Replies: 8 Yet another event that reinforces my dislike for the UK Views: 4,285 Posted By BackintheFold >Is it compulsory to have a smart meter 2023? ... >Is it compulsory to have a smart meter 2023? Smart meters are NOT mandatory... unless yours is faulty or at the end of its life. If you live in England, Scotland or Wales and your existing meter is...

Forum: General Chat 17-09-23, 02:03 PM

Replies: 8 Yet another event that reinforces my dislike for the UK Views: 4,285 Posted By BackintheFold What's this? I refuse a smart meter because i... What's this? I refuse a smart meter because i don't want to give yet more control to someone who can then remotely switch off my power..

Forum: Engine 11-09-23, 03:48 PM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 8,590 Posted By BackintheFold Could your brake servo be buggered? It has a... Could your brake servo be buggered? It has a vacuum line.

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 05-09-23, 08:45 AM

Replies: 25 Broken road spring Views: 4,415 Posted By BackintheFold >>Maybe I should just fit up the top nut and... >>Maybe I should just fit up the top nut and forget about it seeing it doesn't want to go anywhere, and revisit when I drop the entire running gear in due course. Normally I'd get twitchy about...

Forum: Engine 02-09-23, 12:21 PM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 8,590 Posted By BackintheFold Disconnect sensors one at a time. When one is... Disconnect sensors one at a time. When one is unplugged that makes no difference to the problem-that's the duff sensor. Used to do that all the time for spark plugs/leads. :tup:

Forum: Engine 01-09-23, 09:01 AM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 8,590 Posted By BackintheFold BTW.. I have discovered another trick... If I... BTW.. I have discovered another trick... If I just turn the ignition on and off (without starting the engine) twice and then turn the engine on, the car starts up and drives well. Sometimes the...

Forum: Transmission 09-08-23, 01:10 PM

Replies: 45 Ur MB hydraulic clutch adjustment Views: 5,655 Posted By BackintheFold Bloody-mindedness more like! For the record,... Bloody-mindedness more like! For the record, I estimate that 2.5-3cm on the slave rod would cover the entire range of the clutch-that is, if the bite point is at the floor, using a 2.5-3cm longer...

Forum: Transmission 04-08-23, 05:17 PM

Replies: 45 Ur MB hydraulic clutch adjustment Views: 5,655 Posted By BackintheFold Ok. So I got a lathe-ist from eBay to make me... Ok. So I got a lathe-ist from eBay to make me up three rods. The longest is 73mm, and that is now fitted. (The one that came with the Sachs slave is 84mm) The clutch bite point is mid-range on...

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 31-07-23, 10:33 AM

Replies: 25 Broken road spring Views: 4,415 Posted By BackintheFold I have used a nut on the strut loosely wound on... I have used a nut on the strut loosely wound on the strut to prevent the strut from splitting when holding it with a hex key. Bit late for you/this strut, but might help in other ones.

Forum: Engine 27-07-23, 09:24 AM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 8,590 Posted By BackintheFold >>Maybe the fuel pump is faulty. It's 36 years... >>Maybe the fuel pump is faulty. It's 36 years old and done 96000 miles of pumping. Or the fuel filter is clogged. When the engine is hot it can function on less fuel. I'd drain the tank,...

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