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by twd40
18 Feb 2018, 09:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing

On further investigation I have found the two sheared bolts that were attached to the bracket to the engine so hopefully a repair can be achieved.
Thanks again Cecil for the identification of the non missing bracket just missing fixings!!
by twd40
18 Feb 2018, 09:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing

Thanks Cecil just spotted the issue I assumed it would be underneath but just looked from topside and noticed the arm connected to the mount is not attached to the engine!!! Thanks for the help again Cecil, now I just need to find out where it gets connected to.
by twd40
18 Feb 2018, 09:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing

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Not the greatest of pics from underside but no contact from engine to mounting point. Missing a bracket or contact no sign of breakage or snapped off
by twd40
18 Feb 2018, 08:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing

Morning all, yesterday one of my brackets/ mounts broke whilst driving!!!! I have a 1990 1.7D, all seems to be ok but cannot work out what has gone missing I have the rubber mount still intact the engine has dropped slightly but I cant figure out where the engine bracket is or looks like. Any help w...
by twd40
03 Apr 2017, 20:40
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Handbrake light wont switch off?
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Re: Handbrake light wont switch off?

Thanks for the quick response will check and hopefully top up in the morning.
Thanks again.
Twd40

All checked and sorted thanks for the advice. TWD
by twd40
03 Apr 2017, 20:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Handbrake light wont switch off?
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Handbrake light wont switch off?

Can anyone help??? My handbrake light will not switch off in either position, checked the courtesy switch plenty of free movement, nothing jammed but still no light off. Any ideas?
by twd40
19 Apr 2010, 18:47
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
Replies: 3080
Views: 2669589

Re: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Thanks to all you roller heads out there, all the tips have made the last two weeks superb. Started over easter on my tailgate opted away from the washing machine as wife likes it silver. Got mix wrong a couple of times - flatted it off got weather conditions wrong - flatted it off. Removed everythi...
by twd40
05 Apr 2010, 21:10
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
Replies: 3080
Views: 2669589

Re: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Thanks for the advice I have a pretty powerful heat gun, probably use that along with some lighter fuel to remove sticky residue. I will try to take photos as I proceed.
by twd40
05 Apr 2010, 16:39
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
Replies: 3080
Views: 2669589

Re: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Looking for a little advice on removing stickers, stripes etc. before I paint my van. Any ideas would be of great use, Ta twd40