Things that annoy me on my car (1).

Post by **campbell** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:37 pm

So when is Part (2) please.

Corranga · Post by **Corranga** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:28 pm

campbell wrote:So when is Part (2) please.

At least he is optimistic...

pete wrote:The first in what might be a short series.

Post by **pete** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:49 pm

Ah now in the spirit of rattle reduction i've got a whole envelope of nylon washers and stainless fasteners to put the undertray back on.

It'll be like a new car!

mwmackenzie · Post by **mwmackenzie** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:13 pm

pete wrote:Ah now in the spirit of rattle reduction i've got a whole envelope of nylon washers and stainless fasteners to put the undertray back on.

It'll be like a new car!

I have them, they work a treat!

robin · Post by **robin** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:14 am

Put a Honda in it - Craig will no doubt refit the under tray as part of that and put your nylon washers on

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:47 am

Started getting a squeak when turning at low speeds that is annoying. Had the access panels off and when searching in the foot well I managed to get some silicon spray to when the rack goes through the tub but hasn't helped. Its an s2 elsie, anyone got any fixes?

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:45 am

Ryan wrote:Started getting a squeak when turning at low speeds that is annoying. Had the access panels off and when searching in the foot well I managed to get some silicon spray to when the rack goes through the tub but hasn't helped. Its an s2 elsie, anyone got any fixes?

Don't drive at slow speeds

Post by **Shug** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:15 am

Ryan wrote:Started getting a squeak when turning at low speeds that is annoying. Had the access panels off and when searching in the foot well I managed to get some silicon spray to when the rack goes through the tub but hasn't helped. Its an s2 elsie, anyone got any fixes?

There is a grommet in there that dries out and snags up - ended up so bad on Elaine's old car that it caught, peeled up and dragged on the steering column. Craig supposedly has a way of changing in situ, but I didn't find out what it was - it just got done during a routine service.

Sticking plaster is to hose the grommet in silicone spray as you've done - did you do the one in the footwell, or is it the same one you got from the other side from the service hatch? Trying to get in either side probably won't hurt.

woody · Post by **woody** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:10 pm

Shug wrote:
Ryan wrote:Started getting a squeak when turning at low speeds that is annoying. Had the access panels off and when searching in the foot well I managed to get some silicon spray to when the rack goes through the tub but hasn't helped. Its an s2 elsie, anyone got any fixes?
There is a grommet in there that dries out and snags up - ended up so bad on Elaine's old car that it caught, peeled up and dragged on the steering column. Craig supposedly has a way of changing in situ, but I didn't find out what it was - it just got done during a routine service.

Sticking plaster is to hose the grommet in silicone spray as you've done - did you do the one in the footwell, or is it the same one you got from the other side from the service hatch? Trying to get in either side probably won't hurt.

If it's the bulkhead grommet it's not that difficult a change? Need to undo the steering UJ bolts & wiggle the FWD one off the rack, then the you can swap the grommet out.

Post by **pete** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:45 pm

Ryan wrote:Started getting a squeak when turning at low speeds that is annoying. Had the access panels off and when searching in the foot well I managed to get some silicon spray to when the rack goes through the tub but hasn't helped. Its an s2 elsie, anyone got any fixes?

Earplugs?

Post by **pete** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:48 pm

robin wrote:Put a Honda in it - Craig will no doubt refit the under tray as part of that and put your nylon washers on

Have you been speaking to Craig by any chance?

Why didn't I do that last year? (Well because there was only MMC and I couldn't face driving down to Englandshire, and I was in a hurry and the car's fine with a K in it. Better in fact. Original. Quieter. Not too fast.)

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:51 pm

pete wrote:Not too fast.

Is there such a thing?

...quite like my K

woody · Post by **woody** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:57 pm

pete wrote:
robin wrote:Put a Honda in it - Craig will no doubt refit the under tray as part of that and put your nylon washers on
Have you been speaking to Craig by any chance?

Why didn't I do that last year? (Well because there was only MMC and I couldn't face driving down to Englandshire, and I was in a hurry and the car's fine with a K in it. Better in fact. Original. Quieter. Not too fast.)

If you Honda it you might even be able to sell it back to Ape at some point?

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:20 pm

Don't drive at slow speeds

Haha

Ryan wrote:
Started getting a squeak when turning at low speeds that is annoying. Had the access panels off and when searching in the foot well I managed to get some silicon spray to when the rack goes through the tub but hasn't helped. Its an s2 elsie, anyone got any fixes?

There is a grommet in there that dries out and snags up - ended up so bad on Elaine's old car that it caught, peeled up and dragged on the steering column. Craig supposedly has a way of changing in situ, but I didn't find out what it was - it just got done during a routine service.

Sticking plaster is to hose the grommet in silicone spray as you've done - did you do the one in the footwell, or is it the same one you got from the other side from the service hatch? Trying to get in either side probably won't hurt.

Got in from the footwell and got the straw through but could get in far enough from the access panel. Never had it in at Craigs yet but might stick it in for a good check over and brake fluid change and can ask him for this at the same time.

Cheers guys

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:46 pm

woody wrote:
pete wrote:
robin wrote:Put a Honda in it - Craig will no doubt refit the under tray as part of that and put your nylon washers on
Have you been speaking to Craig by any chance?

Why didn't I do that last year? (Well because there was only MMC and I couldn't face driving down to Englandshire, and I was in a hurry and the car's fine with a K in it. Better in fact. Original. Quieter. Not too fast.)

If you Honda it you might even be able to sell it back to Ape at some point?

Oooooh, now there's an idea

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