my guess would be, that they would have to be too big to produce the
same light, and probably too fragile.
LEDs are almost there though. there was a 7" headlight unit made for
the mod for the landrovers. we can buy one unit not for roughly £450..
so i stayed with the halogen bulb!
eg:
http://www.
Can you focus the light from a fluorescent?
On 19 Feb 2012, at 13:27, Matthew Wastell wrote:
> Why don't cars use fluorescent headlights?
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Burton Power do a similar heat shield.
http://www.burtonpower.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=starter+heat+shield
Bob Craig
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From: "hansdefauwes"
To:
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: XR2 Starter Motor
You could use this as a
You could use this as a heat reflector - protector.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEI-Versa-Shield-Starter-Heat-Protector-7-x-24-010402-/270784742441?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0c074429
I bought 2 for 2+2 & saloon as I had the same problem and had difficulty
finding an original s
Vince when you say diesel is this a CVH diesel starter motor of
something else?
Thought it was a little close to manifold, mine are usually fine and
then suddenley go. Although the car can be difficult to start if
really hot.
The problem was the tie-bolt and the actual starter motor mounting
bolt
Ken
I have plenty from http://www.memfast.co.uk/
hans
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Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 6:13 PM
Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update stage 2 begins
Hans, you could try RIVNUTs, The
Hans, you could try RIVNUTs, They work well in fibreglass and are available in
stainless as well as ally regardsKen
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> To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update stage 2 begins
> Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:36:30 +010
The biggest problem I had with my coupe starter was its failure to start
when hot. It would often re start OK if left for 10 mins or so.
Even a half hour drive in light traffic was sufficient to provoke the
problem.
Replacing the old starter motor with a reconditioned one did the trick for
This is a common problem on all CVH starters, they are too close to the
exhaust and overheat.
Normally causes very slow turning over when cold.
Some engines did have a heat shield, if you can fabricate something it
would help.
Jim
On 19/02/2012 11:58, Chris H wrote:
Hi, all
Is there a know
The hole had an internal O ring groove.
The end of the return pipe had a lug on the side with a hole in it, and
a small screw went through it into the sump to hold it in.
Jim
On 18/02/2012 17:53, nigelp wrote:
Just taken the sump apart ready for machining the oil drain. I can't
get a 1/2 B
Chris
If i remember correctly i fitted the deisel starter which is shorter
[helps if you need to swop manifold] and more robust.
Also changed the connecting lead between starter and alternater.
Is your flywheel in good nick?
Just some thoughts
Vince
On Feb 19, 11:58 am, Chris H wrote:
> Hi, all
>
Or a DIY soda blaster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI_Bnl6l-OY
hans
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I used a soda blaster like this - all rust gone
http:/
I used a soda blaster like this - all rust gone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Lb-Portable-Soda-Blaster-/320849370056?pt=Sanders_Sandblasters&hash=item4ab41cdbc8
hans
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I have very good night vision so maybe i am lucky So long as I was not
changing course I'd have no problem on the side lights stopping, I.e a straight
line or continuous bend.
You should be diving at a speed where you can stop in the distance that is
clear. Therefore as soon as the lights go
Hi, all
Is there a known problem with starter motors on XR2 engine??
I'm on my 4th start motor since getting the car on the road in August
2010.
I replaced the starter motor with a recondition one in August 2010.
This worked fine untill August 2011, this was replaced under warrenty
with another
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