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Hi StellaZ, There is another way of setting the TPS other than Consult. It involves testing the voltage by using a volt meter with fine probes and testing the voltage at the harness side of the connector. I will try and explain. Looking at the back of the harness connector (the one with three wires going in) and having the square timing dog on the left connect the positive lead to the second wire down and the negative to the third one down. With the ignition on set the voltage reading between 0.4 and 0.5 volts and tighten bolts, Disconnect connector for a few second and reconnect. If you do not have fine probes I found a couple of paper clips stategically placed works just as well. Hope this is of some help redwine300 :duffer:

Could be a dirty connector on the auxillary air device located at the rear of the engine, Right hand side as you look at it. Connector in question is yellow. Try cleaning, may have corrosion. :headvswal

:duffer: Cheers Hellraiser

Cheers Guy's :bow: :bow: :bow:

Hello All, Can anyone tell me what exactly is that Lino like matting stuck to the inside of the floorpan please? I am in the process of replacing some of the floor panels due to the dreaded rust!! Also does anyone know of an easier way of removing the stuff, I am using a hot air gun and scraper and the progress is slooowwww!!!!!! :headvswal :headvswal

I know how you feel!! :headvswal My sills have gone front and back, inside and out. I thought that was bad enough but have found several parts of the floor also need attention. I am now part way through totally stripping the inside and underneath of the car ready to start work :headvswal P.S. I hear that Clarke Mig Welders rank amongst the best for this type of work

Nice link Crotchrocket. Thanks for the info :duffer:

Thanks Guy's, :duffer: :duffer: I'll give them a go. :bow:

In the process of repairing sills and floor etc' but I am struggling to remove old underseal! Does anyone know of a quick and easy way?? Say a solvent or something similar? :headvswal

Hi, I have been told that MJP Eastern Auto's is a good place to source replacement panels. It sounds like we are both attempting the same task. I have only got mine off the ground at the moment on axle stands but hope to start removing metal soon. Maybe we can share idears as we go?? http://www.mjpshop.co.uk/ Ask for Mike Feeney :)

Hi Rubble, Really Great Info, many thanks. Owe you one!!! :duffer: :bow:

Joely p, Great Picture!! Rubble, Very useful link The Dark Warrior, Super info. Many Thanks :bow: :bow: :bow:

Can anyone tell me how to get my hands on a book etc' detailing the individual body panels and how they are attatched to each other please? Just about to start sills and floor repares and I am unsure as to where one panel stops and the other starts. Car in question is a 1992 tt targa lwb Thanks in advance Redwine300 :o :o

Hi Parker300zx, Just a quick note to ask how your idle problems are going? any joy yet? :)

Jacked mine using the diff today and everthing seemed fine,Now down on axle stands and after a few creaks and growns seems to be stable. Will start stripping out next weekend. Thanks Again all. :bow:

:duffer: Great link Vijay, Super, Thanks

http://www.ziebartptbo.com/ :) :) :)

Question for Ossian. Looks like I am about to embark on the same journey as you with regards to sills,floor etc'. I do not know the full extent of my rust but I imagine it to be similar to yours. Would you have any photo's,sketches or books of any kind that you might be able to put my way please? I would make it worth your while, Say a pint or three. :duffer: :duffer: :duffer: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Cheers Dutchy. Will take a look.

Hi Everyone, About to jack car completely off the ground for some sill and floor repair work. Can anyone advise me on correct axle stand points please? I intend to use at least six stands and be about a foot off the ground from base of wheel. Many thanks in advance :duffer: :duffer: :smash:

Thanks for the picture link ect' guy's. Now that I have just finished with the big white telephone after the shock I will try and compose myself and set out a plan of attack!!?? I am not sure I am going to handle it very well but miss the ZX300 tt to much not to try. Life in an escort just is not the same..... Thank's Again Redwine300 :bow: :bow: :bow:

Hello everyone, Contemplating cutting out rusted sills, Inner and outer on both sides. Also some of the floor pan sections front and back! I have no idea what to expect an would appreciate any photo's of this and any other advice going. MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE Redwine300 :bow:

Hello again Parker300zx, Must mention the fact that you need to set base idle before connecting AAC valve etc'

Hi Parker300zx, I also suffered from a similar problem for some time before eventually getting my tickover under control. I had various simtoms like, stalling, High idle, erratic idle to name but a few. I would sugest starting with connectors to the A.A.C. valve and the F.I.C.D. Selenoid valve. These can be found attacthed to the Air Regulator via pipework at the back of the engine viewed from the front. Disconnect both an clean thouroughly before refitting, now is a good time to check the base idle rpm and adjust if needed, Should be 650rpm +/-50 There is a adjusting screw on the right hand side of the of the AAC Valve and should be set when the engine is at normal temperature. I would also check and clean the connector to the Air Regulator prior to setting idle. If this does not fix the problem i have more suggestion but try these first. Good Luck Redwine300.

Hi Glen and The Dark Warrior, Thanks for the links with regards replacement panels. MJP looks good. P.S. Sorry about the spelling