Sorry Red SLR but why would I tape it up for the three months there is no salt on the road? Don't you mean 9 months?
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
It's the salt inside the lock, not really that obsesive but would like to be able to lock the filler
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Trying to remove salt and cr*p from the lock on the fuel filler.
suggestions welcome.
have tried so far
WD40
White spirit
Cherryade (the better half suggested this?)
Dr Pepper (what's the worst that can happen, didn't have any coke)
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
VX 1600
82 deg thermostat
Vauxhall part no: 90486126
most Vauxhall dealers should be able to get it within a day or so.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
thanks Jason the Crane worked great,
got a sparky coming out to sort it on thursday.
i have admit defeat.... 😔
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Befor the engine was taken out everything was fine (appart from sheared bolts) all wires back where they should be and nothing (but the immobiliser light) we then thought it must be the immobiliser, so have removed that and rewired as per with out. But still nothing???
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Avon ACB10 Racing/Trackday Tyres ex Formula Ford Set of 4
This is a set of high grip racing tyres (not for road use) from a Formula Ford racing car. The tyres are in excellent condition with lots of life in them. The Avon ACB10 can be used in both dry and wet conditions even though it has the appearance of a cut slick tyre.
Ideal for racing or for use on track days
Fronts = 6.0/21.0-13
Rear = 7.0/22.0-13
I am open to offers on these.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Edited by - miltec on 26 Jan 2009 18:11:41
Edited by - miltec on 8 Feb 2009 12:04:00
Have removed the immobiliser but the car still won't come to life?
not even dashboard lights? every thing seems fine with the wiring?
is there an inercia switch on the VX1600 if so where is it?
anyhelp would be greatfullly accepted
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Have tried everything i can think of but the immobiliser won't disengage so the car won't start.
going to remove the immobiliser tomorrow so all sould be well?
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Yes Mav, opened it up and just a small glass tube?
Does anyone have a wireing diagram for a VX1600 they could send me please?
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
I've com across a problem with my Toad Powerkey immobiliser?
Have had the engine out, now all back in but the immobiliser won't disengage?
have tested everything i can think of but still won't disengage? have disconnected the battery for an hour and reconnected everything but still the same?
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Edited by - miltec on 23 Jan 2009 15:08:13
Edited by - miltec on 26 Jan 2009 11:24:54
on the inside lane of the M1 heading north last night between 7 and 8pm
Q plate in Gulf colours with the hood up.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Update
Engine is out, ended up spliting it from the bellhousing. Have tried to drill but looks have killed five titanium drill bits and three stud extractors. So it looks like i need an engineering co. to sort it out.
So I'm now looking for a recomendation for an engineering company in the midlands area. I'm between coventry and birmingham on the A5.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
i think taking just the engine out without box/bellhouse,
Have got some titainium drillbits and a set of stub removers, hopefully should work.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Thanks Guys
Kevsta: isn't the K lighter than the VX?
SM25T: that was my thinking, would also be easier to move about once out.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Update:
Engine is ready to come out all stripped and looking very sorry for it's self.
Question:
There seems to be differing points of view as to removal of engine with / woithout the gearbox / bellhousing.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Unfortunatly I'm up in the midlands, car is in the in-laws garage, so warm dry place to work. I think the careful route is going to be the way forwards. ☹️
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Having had both bolts on the right side of the engine sheared in the block, what would be the best way of removing the part of the bolt inside the block?
Then I'm thinking of replacing all the bolts just to be sure.
any suggestions are welcome.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz
Edited by - miltec on 15 Jan 2009 10:51:12
I'm looking for a standard hight FIA rollbar for my 99 live axle, will be happy to swap for my tall FIA rollbar.
VX 1600 Live Axle
T440LKK
rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz