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by vanderer
04 Sep 2011, 12:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: service advice, dist cap,leads etc
Replies: 3
Views: 592

service advice, dist cap,leads etc

Hi all Ive just ordered a battery from Europarts and they are offering 25% off some things this weekend so i thought i would order some other parts. Other than changing the plugs and topping up the fluids i've never done a service on any vehicle before so i could do with a bit of advice before i ord...
by vanderer
05 Aug 2010, 06:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: sticky ignition key .... new barrel or wd40 ?
Replies: 3
Views: 872

Re: sticky ignition key .... new barrel or wd40 ?

Cheers John

I thought i had seen a post about shorting the electrics if wd40 was sprayed in.....can't find the post now so maybe i made it up !!!

Like you say, nothing to lose, so a little squirt it is. Let you know how i get on

Thanks again
by vanderer
04 Aug 2010, 14:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: sticky ignition key .... new barrel or wd40 ?
Replies: 3
Views: 872

sticky ignition key .... new barrel or wd40 ?

the ignition key in my van is a real so n so to turn. I have to wiggle it about and i know at some stage i will break the thing. I think i read a post advising against putting any oil down the barrel. So does this mean that i should just replace the barrel and is it an easy job ? Also is it worth re...