Grrrrrr · Aug 1, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Just pulled a 1/2 inch bit of metal from my tyre, no bubbles so fingers crossed!!!

Soaked the ABS sensor but doesn't look like it's going to give up easily! Probably end up taking the engine out

The sensor sits in a springy bush. Clean all around and then try to get under the lip of the bush and just keep wriggling under the lip all the way around and eventually it should start to wiggle free. Look in RAVE for the type of grease and make sure it is packed when putting it back.

kermit_rr · Aug 1, 2021

Grrrrrr said:
The sensor sits in a springy bush. Clean all around and then try to get under the lip of the bush and just keep wriggling under the lip all the way around and eventually it should start to wiggle free. Look in RAVE for the type of grease and make sure it is packed when putting it back.

The sensor came with a springy bush but i also ordered a solid metal black one as that's what appears to be in use currently

Grrrrrr · Aug 1, 2021

kermit_rr said:
The sensor came with a springy bush but i also ordered a solid metal black one as that's what appears to be in use currently

Probably packed with grease, dirt and brake friction material.

tomcat59alan · Aug 1, 2021

kermit_rr said:
The sensor came with a springy bush but i also ordered a solid metal black one as that's what appears to be in use currently

Doesn't the sensor and the springy retainer fit inside the solid metal bush?

kermit_rr · Aug 1, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
Doesn't the sensor and the springy retainer fit inside the solid metal bush?

Not actually looked on RAVE yet, figured I'd find out when i took it apart!
Not touching it today, needs to be roadworthy tomorrow

tomcat59alan · Aug 1, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Not actually looked on RAVE yet, figured I'd find out when i took it apart!
Not touching it today, needs to be roadworthy tomorrow

Good move, when I replaced my sensors I only needed the springy retainer.

Enthusiastman · Aug 1, 2021

Henry_b said:
Well.

Fitted a new/used blower motor, on the pax side.

Really easy job took 5 minutes!

Old'un out!

Nowt better than a good blow. LOL

New/used one in!

Verdict is good.

Nice blowage from the vents and my HVAC book has disappeared!

RESULT!

kermit_rr · Aug 1, 2021

Losing around 0.5v between the battery and the ciggy plug

not sure why yet! Not something i want to unravel today

Tenebreaux · Aug 1, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Not actually looked on RAVE yet, figured I'd find out when i took it apart!
Not touching it today, needs to be roadworthy tomorrow

That's the reason I'm not doing the lambda on the Alfa. Twenty quid part but it's a pig to get at.

Grrrrrr · Aug 1, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
Doesn't the sensor and the springy retainer fit inside the solid metal bush?

Cannot remember, to be honest. I just remember the sensor sitting in the spingy bush. Maybe it changed between years?

backinblack · Aug 1, 2021

Just resoldered the new connector I put on the new F/N/S height sensor and I've still got a twitchy voltage showing on my Foxwell.....BASTID.

Looks like I'll have to trace the wire back to the ECU and look for damage. Seems the ECU is up behind the dash. PITA

Mark Piercy · Aug 1, 2021

Nowt today, she's just sitting there and being good

Scotiawhiskers · Aug 1, 2021

Cleaning rocker shaft parts.

Wire brush, elbow grease and a couple of squirts of the Autoglym low odour engine cleaner got this result. Rockers are more fiddly but just as good a result. Minimal wear on shaft and rocker bearings so they will be good to re-use.

Second shaft looks a lot more cooked - planning to do a cleaner soak before disassembly to hopefully reduce work later. Also contemplating an ultrasonic cleaner to save effort.

Pushrod storage solution

Scotiawhiskers · Aug 1, 2021

Half way there on the first rocker shaft set now. Fingers ache, off for a meal. Back to work tomorrow, see how much cleaning engine bits appeals after a day at the desk again....

and

Mark Piercy · Aug 1, 2021

Scotiawhiskers said:
Half way there on the first rocker shaft set now. Fingers ache, off for a meal. Back to work tomorrow, see how much cleaning engine bits appeals after a day at the desk again....

and

Don't get caught shining your shaft

tomcat59alan · Aug 1, 2021

Today I mainly removed the tank cradle and welded on some newness and gave it a coat of paint.

Mark Piercy · Aug 1, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
Today I mainly removed the tank cradle and welded on some newness and gave it a coat of paint.

Where are the pictures people???
come on

brianp38dse · Aug 1, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
Today I mainly removed the tank cradle and welded on some newness and gave it a coat of paint.

Thats a job on my to do list unless i can get a good one cheep.

tomcat59alan · Aug 1, 2021

brianp38dse said:
Thats a job on my to do list unless i can get a good one cheep.

No such thing mate, £50+ for one that was worse than mine and needed repair.

brianp38dse · Aug 1, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
No such thing mate, £50+ for one that was worse than mine and needed repair.

I that case i will be getting the welder out from the back of the garage

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