I have fitted a scrap yard electric fan to my Alpine, it's off a Citroen ZX, mounted in front of the radiator, I utilised an aftermarket control unit from ebay, it works very well.
John.
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- Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:19 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Sunbeam Alpine Electric Fan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2266
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:55 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Newbie in a pickle over BMW 635csi underseal!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1398
Re: Newbie in a pickle over BMW 635csi underseal!
I'd recommend Rust Busters 2 pack epoxy, brilliant stuff, available in different colours, but can be over painted.
http://www.rust.co.uk
John.
http://www.rust.co.uk
John.
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: MGF's or whatever they are
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3223
Re: MGF's or whatever they are
Brilliant little cars, great fun, we've had our '97 MGF for 4 years now, no head gasket problems, 124k on the clock, a much underated car.
Cheap as chips, go buy one you'll not be disappointed!!!
John.
Cheap as chips, go buy one you'll not be disappointed!!!
John.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:32 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: lrp in an unleaded?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 953
Re: lrp in an unleaded?
Use a good quality 'Super Unleaded' petrol, most normal unleaded is rubbish!!
John.
John.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:29 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Alpine front suspension
- Replies: 2
- Views: 885
Re: Alpine front suspension
Take no notice of what it looks like jacked up, what's it like on its wheels? There maybe different amounts of shims in each side, but if it still looks like too much negative camber, I assume it's neg camber? then you'll have to get all the steering geometry checked, castor, camber & tracking, and ...
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:39 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Drum to Disc Conversion on Hillman Husky 1960
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1185
Re: Drum to Disc Conversion on Hillman Husky 1960
Hi, the easiest way is to get a complete front crossmember/suspension of a Rapier/Alpine.
John Simpson
John Simpson
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: So who's doing the classic motor show at the NEC?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7002
Re: So who's doing the classic motor show at the NEC?
I'll be there all weekend working with the PC team & the Wheeler Dealers, we are rebuilding an MGB Roadster over the weekend. I'll be assembling the engine in my Practical Classics Workshop, so come along and have a chat.
John Simpson.
John Simpson.
- Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: the right project ??
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7228
Re: the right project ??
Andy, there's a Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet advertised in the Boston Classic Car Club's magazine, tested till March 2014, taxed till September, needs a bit of work to make really nice, but could be enjoyed while you sort it out, £795 ono, I know he's desperate to be rid of it! It's located near Bourn...
- Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:18 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: tyres
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4536
Re: tyres
I've just fitted some Falken 165x13 tyres to my Rapier (see latest mag) and I also have 165's on my Alpine, 185x13 will be too big & may rub when turned in a lock, they may also catch on rear arches.
John.
John.
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:44 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Idle problem with Weber 28/36 DCD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5184
Re: Idle problem with Weber 28/36 DCD
Is the carb jetted to suit your car or did it come off something else? You'll never get it to run correctly if it is not jetted to suit your car. go on the internet and see what jets are recommended for your car. All jets are available in sizes to suit your needs from Weber specialists. The idle jet...