WLJayne
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
Thought I'd start another thread as this is unrelated to the painting question. There are a few gremlins I'd like to work out of my FL, not major ones but it would be good to get some input before I get started on them. This will all be post-MOT stuff, getting it roadworthy again is the top priority and so far it's going excellently. Once I fit that new exhaust manifold it'll probably be time to get it into the garage for an MOT.
First gremlin; the front washer pump doesn't respond. No noise, no water, no nothing when I pull the washer lever. I've checked the fuse, seems fine. So I reckon the pump has just died. I have a multimeter, and while the bonnet is off for the new manifold I'll see if there is any current going to it. What does the plug look like, and which pins should I test for current with the multimeter? Also, I've had a look on ebay but if anyone knows where to get a cheap replacement I'd be grateful for the info.
Second gremlin; the engine undertray is a wreck. At some point in its service history the undertray has been the victim of a rabid chimpanzee inflicting violences upon it. As a result, I was only able to get 5 of the 8 bolts out - the others I had to grind. Not a trace of anti-seize and several of the bolts were mismatched. The ones left in there are two on the right hand bracket, and one on the left side behind the bumper. The valance had simply been ripped away from the four fasteners connecting it to the bash bar, and there are still studs left in the bash bar. All in all, it's pretty FUBAR. We had to drill the rivets connecting the frame to the tray and then cut it at the front. So the frame might be reusable but the tray is trash, though I've kept it just in case. I'd really like to get a complete undertray replacement with the frame, so that I can get it to where it's supposed to be and fix the valance back onto it as I don't want it flapping about. Does anyone know where I could get a second hand one? This is for the facelift model btw, not sure if the part is the same as on the '97 model.
Gremlin the third; right hand passenger window actuator not responding. Where can I test for current, and if needed where is a good place to hunt for a used part?
Lotta questions there, a bit much to chew on. Any help you guys could give me would be really appreciated.
Will.
Thought I'd start another thread as this is unrelated to the painting question. There are a few gremlins I'd like to work out of my FL, not major ones but it would be good to get some input before I get started on them. This will all be post-MOT stuff, getting it roadworthy again is the top priority and so far it's going excellently. Once I fit that new exhaust manifold it'll probably be time to get it into the garage for an MOT.
First gremlin; the front washer pump doesn't respond. No noise, no water, no nothing when I pull the washer lever. I've checked the fuse, seems fine. So I reckon the pump has just died. I have a multimeter, and while the bonnet is off for the new manifold I'll see if there is any current going to it. What does the plug look like, and which pins should I test for current with the multimeter? Also, I've had a look on ebay but if anyone knows where to get a cheap replacement I'd be grateful for the info.
Second gremlin; the engine undertray is a wreck. At some point in its service history the undertray has been the victim of a rabid chimpanzee inflicting violences upon it. As a result, I was only able to get 5 of the 8 bolts out - the others I had to grind. Not a trace of anti-seize and several of the bolts were mismatched. The ones left in there are two on the right hand bracket, and one on the left side behind the bumper. The valance had simply been ripped away from the four fasteners connecting it to the bash bar, and there are still studs left in the bash bar. All in all, it's pretty FUBAR. We had to drill the rivets connecting the frame to the tray and then cut it at the front. So the frame might be reusable but the tray is trash, though I've kept it just in case. I'd really like to get a complete undertray replacement with the frame, so that I can get it to where it's supposed to be and fix the valance back onto it as I don't want it flapping about. Does anyone know where I could get a second hand one? This is for the facelift model btw, not sure if the part is the same as on the '97 model.
Gremlin the third; right hand passenger window actuator not responding. Where can I test for current, and if needed where is a good place to hunt for a used part?
Lotta questions there, a bit much to chew on. Any help you guys could give me would be really appreciated.
Will.
. In fact the engine is in great nick. It's had a new HG, been re-faced and had work done on the valves. Lots of room under the bonnet though...
