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Post by melx5 on Sept 24, 2017 12:41:25 GMT
When cutting off old rad hoses don't shove your Stanley knife through the nail of your little finger
Like licking a cactus, its not as good as you think it's going to be...........................
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Post by Horney on Sept 24, 2017 13:19:21 GMT
Licking a cactus?  |
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Post by FFS Corders on Sept 24, 2017 14:51:50 GMT
Thanks, noted
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Post by minty on Sept 24, 2017 20:12:16 GMT
Thank god I read this before I licked my cactus! Hope your finger is ok dude. š
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Post by melx5 on Sept 25, 2017 13:10:15 GMT
It just dawned on me that somehow I managed to cut the finger on the hand I was holding the knife in
How the heck did I manage that......
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Post by pewe on Sept 25, 2017 21:22:10 GMT
Also whilst you're carving your fingers up - sorry changing rad hoses, check the small steel pipe on the waterpump inlet pipe.
See my post today NA Coolant loss/use......
Cheers, Pewe
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Post by wannabe on Sept 26, 2017 13:01:51 GMT
Don't forget the Cursed Water Plug if it's a 1.6!
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Post by melx5 on Sept 26, 2017 16:08:14 GMT
Also whilst you're carving your fingers up - sorry changing rad hoses, check the small steel pipe on the waterpump inlet pipe. See my post today NA Coolant loss/use...... Cheers, Pewe Had a look at all the pipes today after finding a leak (See other thread) All seem OK, but worth a second look |
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Post by stillettorebel on Sept 27, 2017 6:51:47 GMT
Don't forget the Cursed Water Plug if it's a 1.6! Is that the one at the back of the head? I had that Canoe go on me a couple of months ago. Thought I'd cooked the engine. |
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Post by pewe on Sept 27, 2017 21:25:05 GMT
I've noticed on ANOther forum at least two reports in the last two days of the steel pipes on the thermo housing and waterpump inlet failing.
Seems as if NA's are reaching the age where it will be a common problem.
Time to replace before they cook the engine??
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Post by FFS Corders on Sept 28, 2017 10:42:44 GMT
They have been a common failure for a long time
Something worth keeping a good eye on
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Post by scottydugg on Sept 28, 2017 11:36:57 GMT
Is it part of the waterpump itself? As in a new waterpump replaces it?
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Post by FFS Corders on Sept 28, 2017 11:52:14 GMT
The inlet is a separate piece that bolts to the side of the water pump
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Post by tsp on Sept 28, 2017 12:19:54 GMT
I ended up in A&E once.
Cut the tops of my fingers off on a tin can.
Bellend.
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Post by pewe on Sept 28, 2017 18:13:43 GMT
The inlet is a separate piece that bolts to the side of the water pump Available from MX5 Parts, Autolink & no doubt other suppliers. Rel. easy job if tackled from underneath i.e drop the undertray and it's literally a two bolt job but you will need a new front gasket and the O ring which fits into the end of the pipe. Suspect mine was made worse by fitting a new waterpump and disturbing the pipework plus more pressure from the pump. Some you win...... Cheers, Pewe. |
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