1. Stanleysteamer

    Weak Spark - Why?

    Its called an ignition control module, "The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It controls the ignition timing and spark generation, ensuring efficient combustion and optimal engine performance. It interacts with other components, such as the ignition...
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    2001 td5 disco alternator problems???

    Your heading implies that you know what the problem might be. Once running have you measured for voltage at the battery? And again with all heavy-draw electrical items on? Should be between 14 and 15 volts. Low battery power can mean that it will crank over but not start as the ECM needs to...
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    I would just like to say

    Bit peeved. Having written the whole spiel about how to remove a diff from the front or rear of a D2 to test for play between the crown wheel and pinion. For a French guy, translating the odd specialist word or phrase. He now says that although he has the experience and skills he is just going...
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    Clattering noise under the vehicle when disengaging the clutch !

    Well best of luck!!! Personally I don't think it is that complicated, I find working on my wife's Aircooled Beetle-based Porsche 356a Speedster replica far more of a pain. But then it is what you are used to. I did have a BMW once, an early 528i 4 speed. Great car when it was going. And I had...
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    Clattering noise under the vehicle when disengaging the clutch !

    Do not remove the flange yet. As I said above, you need to test the play (jeu) between the pinion and the crown wheel. (pignon et couronne). So it would be better to drain the oil out of the differential holding part of the rear axle. Slide the two half-shafts out far enough to free the...
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    I would just like to say

    You can open a normal one with the point of a knife or similar, at least a few times.
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    I would just like to say

    Bet they love it when you return them in two pieces!!🤣🤣
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    I would just like to say

    yup, or simply a piece of twisted wire, which, OK, you have to replace from time to time. I think you might be able to get those ties from a gardening place.
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    I would just like to say

    Your neebs must love you!! Tis illegal to do that on a Sunday here. You can only mow your lawn for a coupla hours in the morning. ;)
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    I would just like to say

    I'm sitting in the shade, the sun isn't even really shining but it is so humid, and I am leaking so much that I have decided to go in and sit with a fan about metre from me. We need yet another storm or some rain.
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    I would just like to say

    Putting polish on a surface then spreading it evenly, maybe letting it dry if it is that sort, then buffing it, cannot harm the surface. But using polishes that contain cutting compounds to remove oxidisation could eventually cut through the top layer of paint or clear coat. But basically...
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    I would just like to say

    Doubtless you will be round there with a big trailer soon to put her out of her misery, poor thing! ;)
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    I would just like to say

    ROFL!!!!! 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
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    I would just like to say

    I think I might be off to bed soon as there is a car show on tomoz mornin, but only in the mornin. ;)
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    I would just like to say

    Looks like they are gettin ou well trained!!;)