Dar ran Dar ran
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I was hoping i have same results tomorrowNothing about alternator on service history for my '52 TD4 but at 90k miles it's hardly been used.
Got the air con recharged a couple days ago. Not sure if it's ever been done, wondered if it had a leak but happy to say it's working perfectly so far
Finally got round to headliner replacement.
andyfreelandy
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Knock up a couple of formers to fit in the mag racks otherwise the corners will pop out until glue is dry. I used some softwood cut to size and weights.
Also, use high temp adhesive or it will fall off when sun hits roof.
Also, use high temp adhesive or it will fall off when sun hits roof.
Thanks Andy. Never thought of that. Glue that was supplied is supposedly good for 110°C. 
andyfreelandy
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Should do it..the metalwork temp does get that high..the board should insulate a bit.
I noticed the insulating effect today after I’d got it out and was putting the various fasteners back in their places. It was very hot without it in.
I’ve got a few bitumen deadening panels left from my MG project, would you put them on the roof or do you think they or their glue would melt and fall off?
I’ve got a few bitumen deadening panels left from my MG project, would you put them on the roof or do you think they or their glue would melt and fall off?
andyfreelandy
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Wouldn't like to say. They should be designed for metal panels but mostly doors and panels that drum.
htr
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I've got to do that job in the spring :|
htr
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Aye - Glenlivet Caribbean res'Well done. I'll need to do mine now so I HAVE to get a bottle of whiskey because I mean that's the only bottle I can use right
htr
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So my rear door's latch actuator is failing. Had to remove the door card with the door stuck shut - tricky but not impossible. In taking the card off I managed to break the left hand side 'clip' holders - snapped neatly off at their base. Scrappy wanted asked $200 [£100] for one - eek:{ So I bought and hot staple plastic welding gun and some epoxy glue off Ali exp' for less than $50. Super glued the clip holder back in place - melted 7 staples onto each holder [inside & out] - then smeared epoxy glue over the repair area. Repair seems pretty good - now onto fitting that actuator.
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Alibro
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I'm way to lazy to do all that work so a couple of days ago I peeled back the headliner above the drivers seat and sprayed in some adhesive, gave it a few minutes and smoothed it back into position. Worked a treat but I guess we'll see how long it lasts.
Some day I might do the same for the passengers but for now nobody sitting in those seats is tall enough for it to be a problem.
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A result for you there. Unfortunately for me I got sick of the dust all over the dash and steering wheel, it rubbing on my head and starting to block the rear view mirror. If it all goes pear shaped I could easily get used to no headliner thought.Some day I might do the same for the passengers but for now nobody sitting in those seats is tall enough for it to be a problem.
For future reference, does anyone know what the ECU on the OSR wheel arch is for ?
Cheers,
M
andyfreelandy
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Only thing I can think of is the reverse bleeper box if fitted.
Only other things on OSR are towing kit so maybe a sounder and the tailgate window and latch relays.
Alibro
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Maybe just paint the fibre glass and stick it back in.
I got rid of my test mule a week ago by calling the scrap metal man to come and take it away. There were lots of things I should have removed including the headliner but TBH laziness kicked in and I let it go. I might regret the decision but there is only so much crap you can hold on to.
andyfreelandy
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Really?!?! What's the formula for the maximum amount of crap to hold?
I never seem to meet the threshold for disposal...
Atomician
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@MaxTheDog1 don't suppose you have a close up pic of the offside front pillar with the lining off do you? Was trying to run a wire down there t'other day but didn't have much luck, knowing what it looks like might help.
kernowsvenski
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kernowsvenski
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There's a few D2 owners down here who have Raptored their lining pannels.
Consider it done. Will take some pix tomorrow. I managed to get my dash cam cables up and across with not much trouble.
