Paul C

yes

an auto box!!! :rofl: manuals rule!!!

not for much longer!! ;) :D

so it would seem!!! :D

deffo as andy says: a cylinder leakage test is required. it will pinpoint the problem quickly & easily. you can make one out of an old spark plug, some copper tubing, some hose & an airline connector!! ( break the ends off the plug, drill out the centre, braise the copper pipe to the plug, attach the hose to the pipe with a connector in the other end - true blue peter stylee ;)) - plug it into an air compressor & off you go. wont have a gauge to see the pressure loss, but you will still hear it leaking. DONT buy a cheap one - there crap & the gauge doesnt read accuratley anyway. might as well use the patented design above :D

which is when i said is the only time worth doing it ;)

yes, but at 50p a min , after 20 mins up north you could buy a semi detached house, i could buy a small loaf of bread!! :D

LMAO!! :rofl: :rofl:

LOL!! yes, the matrix is that "radiator thingy"

guide to replacing without dash removal: http://www.aus300zxclub.com/tech/heater/heatercore.htm

money saving tip - just change your name to match your existing plate!! :D

i would NEVER steam clean my engine bay (as many people will testify!! is there gonna be the "grubbiest engine bay award" at billing this year :D). if you really, really want to clean it then wash down with degreaser, then either just hose it off or pressure wash (no heating the water please - thats what causes moisture to build up in the connectors). unless youve got serious oil leaks pissing out everywhere then i cant see the point TBH, but then again im not really an engine bling bay fan! engine bays for keeping the engine in, cleaning its not gonna make it any quicker :p

nah, i'll just do 2 claims for each part - we'll have an SLR each then!! :D :hyper:

hmm, i wonder, if i do enough dodgy warranty claims do you think i could build one from the parts i order :D

LOL!! D&C technical support line - calls charged at 50p per min :D

no, that is Andy - just actual size though :D

went to a Mercedes technical meeting the other day. lots of new goodies coming out for us! got to see the new SLK & its damn nice actually!! much better than the old one :hyper: available now with a AMG 55 lump in it :bow: new S class & coupe out this year - always packed with goodies new M class looks nice new A class with 2 door variant looks complete cack :x: SLR looks :bow: :hyper: :duffer: but im unlikely to see one where we are - boo!!! & a couple of other models too new V6 & V8 engines out AND a brand new 7, yes, 7 speed auto gearbox :eek: all in all a good day out! :)

BTW, the cannister is the reciever drier & should be replaced every time the system is opened

JWT530's ;)

dont FOOKING say Renault on here :nono: :D

bloody auto owners!! :xxx: :tongue:

the nut behind the wheel

sorry, but i strongly disagree with this. before platinum plugs were available people still got holed pistons due to det on copper plugs!! i wouldnt rely on a plug to stop damage from det. (IMOHFO ;) )

no need, no neeeeeed!! R134a is fine with the proper conversion kit. (which reminds me, iv got to see if iv got any left at work for someone :)) replacing the drier, condensor seals etc etc was a very old & outdated way of thinking & is now not ness with the new kits on the market (which weve fitted quite a few of over the years) & while its technically not as efficient as the old R12 youd be hard pressed to tell the difference in practice. id be more concerned if the gas your guy used needed synthetic oil because thats the whole problem with converting to R134a!!!! the old R12 oil (mineral) doesnt dissolve in R134a because it uses synthetic oil. this causes it to turn to jelly which can bugger up the system (lubrication probs, clog the expansion valve etc) if you get the chance, syphon some refrigerant into a container then drop the correct oil in (use goggles ;)) - it fizzes a bit & the oil dissolves completely. then drop the incorrect type in - yukky globs of oil in the refigerant!! (ps - if you need a kit drop me a line & i'll see if iv got 2 kits at work :) )

I had heard that you were addicted to drag, but thought it was just a rumour!!! :D