Please help

[Hazara]

its more accurate to measure 10 threads mate (then divide by 10 obviously) and you should weld that cut tbh, and also weld where the spotwelds were

Hi frank,

Need help please.

The radiator fan is working. I thought the one I got from scrapy was. But when I replaced with the working fan, its moving.

Plus I noticed that radiator is not warming does that the water pump is not working.

Please advise.

Regatds

 

[frank]

the rad does,nt get any flow till the thermostat opens eh, is the heater warm ?

 

[Hazara]

the rad does,nt get any flow till the thermostat opens eh, is the heater warm ?

Thanks frank,

I have not turned the heater on. But the dashboard heat needle (if its called that) at the middle. Or in other-words it shows that engine is at operating temperature. I will try to turn on the heather tomorrow.

I tried to solder the broken part of the radiator, but the solder was sticking . What material is it make of? How to mend it? I can see the broken part where it is leaking.

Regards

 

[frank]

you wont solder ally hakim tig only, and if the gauge stops at half way then dont worry

 

[Hazara]

you wont solder ally hakim tig only, and if the gauge stops at half way then dont worry

Very many thanks,

What is Tig?

Regards

 

[Salzam100]

It sounds like darth vader is making the film lol!
Sorry but I couldn't help myself !

 

[frank]

Very many thanks,

What is Tig?

Regards

its woolly,s mate http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/woolly-and-tig

 

[Hazara]

its woolly,s mate http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/woolly-and-tig

got me there

you said only tig. I thought that's something to be used to mend the cracked part of the radiator!

Regards

 

[Hazara]

its woolly,s mate http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/woolly-and-tig

Hi frank,

A quick question please:

Is it possible to repair a leaked radiator?

If yes how to do it?

Regards

 

[karlj]

How bad is the leak?

 

[Hazara]

How bad is the leak?

There are three broken places that i can see and water is coming. Its Difficult to quantify.

Regards

 

[frank]

There are three broken places that i can see and water is coming. Its Difficult to quantify.

Regards

not worth repairing surely ? borrow the 1.4 one maybe ?

 

[Hazara]

not worth repairing surely ? borrow the 1.4 one maybe ?

Many thanks frank,

I am still using that one. Tied the pan-hard rode with a piece of wire and driving slowly.

I will go to the scrappy tomorrow and ask for a replacement, if not a refund.

Regard

 

[Hazara]

not worth repairing surely ? borrow the 1.4 one maybe ?

Hi Frank,

Went to the scrappy and asked for replacement and got one which is working. Fitted and run the car for over 40 minutes to get to stage when the fan kicked in. Everything is fine so far. Glued the headlight and fitted that one as well.

I wanted to do the bleeding of brakes, but since I could not find a sealant for the tear in the tube of caliper, did not do it.

What type of sealant shall I use? Will super glue be okay? Or does it need a special one?

Please advise.

Regards

 

[frank]

superglue will probably work ok, but its very brittle tho eh

 

[Belly93]

silicone sealant, thats flexible?

 

[Hazara]

superglue will probably work ok, but its very brittle tho eh

Thanks frank,

I was thinking of the same. Have you used/know off a less brittle one? Any idea?

Regards

 

[Hazara]

silicone sealant, thats flexible?

Thanks Belly93,

Do you mean the all purpose silicone like this one?

Regards

 

[Belly93]

dont see why not

 

[Hazara]

dont see why not

Thanks,
That is gr8

Regards

 

[Hazara]

superglue will probably work ok, but its very brittle tho eh

Hi frank,

The red one is ready for MOT. Thanks to for all you help and advice. Here is the video.

Today I got the axle for silver one. Here is the video.

I need your advice on how to about it. What preparation do I need before putting it on? What oil/grease shall I use on it to keep the rust away for longer? Do I need to spray/paint? What about other rust treatment?

Regards

 

[frank]

nice one mate , and i would scrape the rust off first, then fit the axle, then just brush paint it afterwards.
then waxoil the whole underneath of the car

 

[Hazara]

nice one mate , and i would scrape the rust off first, then fit the axle, then just brush paint it afterwards.
then waxoil the whole underneath of the car

Very many thanks frank,

Some more question:

1. Would I be able to do myself or shall I take it to garage?

2. Is it very difficult?

3. What equipment do I need to do that my self?

Regards

 

[frank]

diy it hakim a rough file will shift the rust (or a grinder if you want to pi## the neighbors off )
i would check that the bolts will turn ok, on the old axle first tho

 

[Hazara]

diy it hakim a rough file will shift the rust (or a grinder if you want to pi## the neighbors off )
i would check that the bolts will turn ok, on the old axle first tho

Very many thanks frank,

What about fitting the axle? Do you think would I be able to do it myself?

What tools do I need?

Regards

 

[frank]

Very many thanks frank,

What about fitting the axle? Do you think would I be able to do it myself?

What tools do I need?

Regards

if the bolts come out the yes, but they are notorious for seizing in tho !

 

[Hazara]

if the bolts come out the yes, but they are notorious for seizing in tho !

Very many thanks frank,

Would the engine oil do the same job as waxoil?
What is the black thick stuff they use? As it any good?

Regards

 

[frank]

i use a 50/50 mix of engine oil and shutz hakim, i find that shutz dries out and traps damp underneath (then lifts off eventually) but the oil seeps into the joins and keeps the shutz in a wax type state

 

[davyboy]

Whats shutz ???????

 

[Hazara]

i use a 50/50 mix of engine oil and shutz hakim, i find that shutz dries out and traps damp underneath (then lifts off eventually) but the oil seeps into the joins and keeps the shutz in a wax type state

very many thank frank,

What is shutz? Searched internet, could not find it.

Regards

 

[frank]

http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/search.aspx?searchterm=shutz

 

[Hazara]

http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/search.aspx?searchterm=shutz

Thanks frank,

So its a branded product from the category of under seal. Right?

Now what is the difference between rust treatment, under-seal and waxoil? Are they different terms for the same product or totally different products with different characteristics/application/purpose.

What is the value for money? Considering the price, durability, protection and ease of use/application.

Regards

 

[frank]

you,re best to google "rust treatment" really mate, and make your own mind up what to use, i find it easier to use a shutz gun personally http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0&_nkw=shutz gun&_sacat=0&_from=R40 (a generic motor trade name for underseal guns)

 

[Hazara]

you,re best to google "rust treatment" really mate, and make your own mind up what to use, i find it easier to use a shutz gun personally http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0&_nkw=shutz gun&_sacat=0&_from=R40 (a generic motor trade name for underseal guns)

Very many thanks frank,

I will search.

Regatds