I suspect this mystery component is a high power resistor (I measured just a few Ohms), but does anyone have any idea what it could be for? And what could be breaking/smouldering now that we've unhooked it? As others have said it is indeed a high current resistor. Usually the only place you'd find one of that size is in the dim dip circuit (it's only a few ohms but with the current...

In article , Yippee wrote: This seems to have something to do with a mystery electrical component in the engine compartment: http://www.intuh.net/unknown_component.jpg It looks like something added recently, as it's attached very un-Volvo-like with a self tapping screw to the side...

"Yippee" wrote in message ... Had a lovely day today tinkering with my mate's 1967 Volvo Amazon, which is in pretty good nick. We exchanged the dynamo for an alternator, set the carb and ignition and dealt with some electrical problems. One of these problems were the headlights having a mind...

On Sun, 05 Jun 2005 20:15:16 +0100, Yippee wrote: Had a lovely day today tinkering with my mate's 1967 Volvo Amazon, which is in pretty good nick. We exchanged the dynamo for an alternator, set the carb and ignition and dealt with some electrical problems. One of these problems were the headlights having a mind of their own from time to time....

A friend of mine has an MG Magnette to get rid of and an old 1970's XJ6 as he has lost interest in them. He was offered over £500 several times over for the plate on the MG, but for that it would need an MOT etc. Both are driveable-ish as far as I know, complete and in good nick. He lives in Royston. I know they should go onto Ebay, but as he cant be bothered, neither can I. He just wants them...

Hello, Can someone help, as to what make/model car these seats might have come from? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4552574126&indexURL=6&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting Thanks, Joe

For its first drive of the spring, I decided to take her out for a spin. Upon 7-8 miles of travel, I saw steam coming from the car. Park it over, and find out the hose connected to the radiator(bottom one, the one you drain the coolant with) disconnected itself. Thankfully the engine didn't melt, and I was on my way. But what would cause it to disconnect itself like that? It's a '79, with...

Gentlemen, Unfortunately for me I cannot buy new rockers anymore for my Volvo 1800E, so have decided to have them skimmed instead due to some of them being slightly worn. I would be interested knowing from the group if this can make matters worse, better, or hardly any difference. Respectfully

Hello, My partner misjudged a bend in our '72 MGB GT on Saturday and, to cut a long story short, we ended up on our side (nearside) in a ditch. Both of us were fine, and the car has sustained surprisingly little damage. The left front wing and left door have both dented, but no paint breakage. The windscreen is broken on the left side, and there is kinking in the roof - it looks like the...

Hi I am restoring a car and am looking for parts for an LA10 and another car. Thanks Rob

Classic Car rebuild book 1989 new but old stock in MINT condition see http://tinyurl.com/c4xsc

Hi All, New TR Site up and running: www.classic-marques.co.uk Good selection of cars and TR's always wanted. Classic Marques

Hi, Does anybody know what is meamt with R100 and R200 in connection to the Rover (Metro) car type? Where can I find more about this?? Tx rob

I use a 1966 Land-Rover with a Ford Essex V6 engine conversion (lovely old thing!) to do local trips towing a powerboat, carrying canoes and windsurfers etc. The last garage selling LRP locally is ceasing to do so shortly, leaving me with a problem. I suspect that unleaded would damage this engine in time, which leaves some form of additive as the only practicable option. Driving any distance to...

I am auctioning off my Mog. Please visit: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4552955785

I'm after the best in Scalextric cars, the old ones, no eBay rubbish. Anyone know where can I get them? -- impsport ------------------------------------------------------------------------ impsport's Profile: http://www.usedcarmart.co.uk/forum/member.php?userid=24147 View this thread: http://forums.yourdomain.com.au/showthread.php?t=3958

Hello there, I've recently got my hands on a 4.0 XJS. The speedo gets to about 50 and then starts wobbling about, before heading upwards. The result is a shortfall of about 5-10 mph. Does anybody know what the speed in gears are? Per 1,000 revs in fourth and fifth (it's a manual). I have googled but can't see anything obvious anywhere.

Hi, this is a 52 MG TD. The gauge is non-electrical, and appears to work by the expansion of a fluid in phial, which is then pushed up a pipe to activate the gauge. As I say, assume this is the way it works, but not sure. Anyway, I recently removed the rad, and when I put it all back together, the gauge stopped working. I don't know if I nipped the pipe somehow and broke or squashed it, or the...

copied from the Herald Yahoogroup http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29760&item=4551372985&rd=1 How much will it make? -- Ben Blaney

I seem to remember seeing ads for door / window rubber restorer somewhere. Does the stuff work or is it cack? I'm thinking of 15 year old rubbers on a MK2 golf that are getting a bit ropey (window scraper and door seal specifically).