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    2 Pairs of Wiley XL-1 Glasses/Googles

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    Ideal for aero-screened drivers...

     

    2 pairs of WileyX XL1 ballistic glasses complete with cases, cleaning clothes, neck straps, and a spare set of night tint lenses. One set are sunglasses with a purple/blue mirror finish the other are clear - day and night time driving functionality.

     

    Very good condition as I didn't use them much.

     

    Price - £50 for the whole lot including the postage.

     

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/Whittler/photo.jpg

     

    Edited by - andy whittle on 1 May 2014 20:49:44

    R300 Won't Start/Run (under normal conditions)

    in TechTalk

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    Thanks RJ and John *wink*

     

    After a lot of cutting and pulling I managed to get the MFRU apart. Loads of glue/sealant holding it together which makes me think it's been apart before *rolleyes*.

     

    Cleaned all the relay contacts and hey presto! I'm back in action *smile*

     

    Interestingly enough the resistance across the fuel pump contacts wasn't very high before I cleaned them. It just shows that it doesn't take much to stop it working, especially when you take into account the length of cable and numerous connections the current has to flow through to get to the pump.

     

    Now I have to put the car back together, but first I'll check and clean all the earthing points *thumbup*.

     

    Cheers - Andy

    R300 Won't Start/Run (under normal conditions)

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    Following a problem starting my car after the Poole Quay for my Car event a couple of weeks back I have been trying to find the cause of my problems.

     

    Basically the engine was cranking fast but not starting. Eventually it started and idled without problems. I then pulled away only for the engine to die and again I had problems restarting but eventually it kicked into life. Since then I have not been able to start the car at all.

     

    Car is an R300 (1.9 Scholar K-Series), with MBE ECU, Shurlock EP100 immobiliser (now removed), battery master switch, Brise starter motor, etc, etc

     

    Fault finding carried out thus far:

    Checked ECU fuse

    Checked ECU plug is seated correctly, checked for damaged pins - none found

    Checked fuel pump fuse

    Checked fuel pump connector

    Checked and by-passed the inertia cut-off switch

    Checked/cleaned grey engine loom plug

    Checked the battery master switch, seems to be OK

    Checked battery is fully charged and holding charge (also tried using spare battery as booster)

    Jump-started from another car (read in another thread)

    Re-programmed immobiliser keys

    Un-installed the immobiliser completely

    Continuity checked from fuel pump socket to the grey engine loom plug

     

    Other observations:

    When the ignition is first switch on the fuel pump doesn't sound like it's priming

    When I measure the voltage across the fuel pump connector and turn the ignition on the meter reads +12v and then falls to zero.

    When cranking the engine the meter reads 12v at the fuel pump connector

    The fuel pump runs if connected directly to the battery

    The car will run with a direct connection to the fuel pump, it will also run if +12v is connected into the relevant side of the inertia cut-off switch

    I've taken the cover of the MFRU and the relays seem to be operating correctly for starting.

     

    I could power the fuel pump from a direct feed via a relay but this seems like a proper bodge job *rolleyes*

     

    What more can I try? Any pointers most appreciated… *confused*

     

    Cheers - Andy

    Iphone 3GS 16GB

    in For Sale

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    @ NewCat are you still looking for an iPhone 3GS? Or anybody else?

     

    I have one to get rid of 16Gb, very good condition, on O2 (but without a current SIM).

     

    Same deal as Rich...

     

    Also have a genuine Apple dock and remote for the same for another £15...

     

    Cheers - Andy

    Engine tapping noise a bit more than usual

    in TechTalk

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    They are just the depressions in the not-so-hard tiny shims; they are about 10mm in diameter. The followers and cams were still good. *wink*

     

    Oily measured each one about 5 times, selecting the correct one to get the gap right and gently grinding some to fit. Of course there are 16 to sort out *eek* 😬

     

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