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Interesting program on sewers last night on telly Ch 5 I think
Bob
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On 3/29/2024 at 1:15 PM, Deggers said:
Sorry to hear that John.
Sadly, they're well practised. Just a few seconds of distraction, and a copy is made.
I presume this only works with the modern "keyless" cars where you keep the fob in your pocket.
Otherwise how would the ignition be turned on, & the steering lock be disabled ?
Bob
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4 hours ago, harlequin said:
I learnt something about modern car keys this week.
My wife had the metal bit that goes into the ignition lock come adrift from the bit with the buttons on her VW Tiguan, it was not a drama as I took her the spare key and all was good.
Looking at the two bits of the broken key I thought I can braze a handle on the metal bit and we have a spare key. So very pleased with myself an hour later I tried the key and it fits and turns but the dash lights up with the message " key not recognised "
Evidently it's not just the tumblers that the key operates, there is a transponder in the fob which works through the metal part also.
George
Yes, there is a "microchip" (same as inserted into dogs etc these days) it's called an RFID (radio frequency identification) device.
It is passive (needs no power supply) but when in close proximity to a RFID reader it collects enough energy from the signal being radiated by the reader to turn on, & reply to the digital interrogation coming from the reader. If the correct reply is received the the car can be started.
Bob
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I know, but I don't have as much space as you have Robin !
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I thought you might say that ! If I did get it it could be coming your way
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No, 1 TR is enough. If I didn't have my '3 I would definately go for it.
I probably shouldn't say where it is at present as other people are looking at it possibly from on here.
I believe the person with 1st refusal lives down your way, so you may see it anyway
Bob
P.S. I've got too many hobbies !
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& is currently for sale. I thought it was dead & buried decades ago as there was no trace of reg No. or Commission No.
Tempting though it is, I don't think I have the energy anymore.
It seems it will need a complete re-build despite not looking too bad from a distance
Bob
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Something must be slipping, the hub of the wheel should be located on splines, which stop any rotation. I would check that the splines on your new hub (if it has any) are a good fit on the steering column.
Bob
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I believe that later 4's had longer springs, & no aluminium spacer, therefore only needing 4 rubber washers
Bob
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If the steering has only got heavier since fitting the new box, then the rest of the steering system is probably ok, to check if the box is too tight jack the front of the car up, so the wheels are of the ground, then try the steering, if it is still heavy then check if it is only heavy in the straight ahaed position, or if fully left, or full right etc. there should not be any "tight spots". if there are then small adjustments to the rocker height setting screw may be needed.
Are you sure it is heavier than before, with no other changes (tyres etc) are the tyre pressures ok.
Bob
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That belongs to one of our (Thames Valley group) members. had a good look round it last year some time.
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Agree, current Gunk is useless.
Hyperclean really does work.
Bob
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The brake cleaner is a fairly aggressive solvent, Hyperclean (as I mentioned in another thread) is less so, still does the job well, and is water soluble, so you can hose the part clean afterwards.
Bob
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I use "Hyperclean" it is a water soluble degreaser. I apply with either brush, or spray gun.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334919158316
The last lot I bought was in a 40 litre drum, (it was on offer) should last me out.
Bob
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You not only need to get your chosen liquid (brake cleaner, paint etc.) into the can, but also the propellant, which is often propane.
You used to be able to get special re-usable ones where you used compressed air to presurise, I had one once but never found it to be very good.
Bob
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You can get adaptors which offer two "cigar" outlets from one.
e.g.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116116473023
Bob
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Not quite mine is a bare socket, chassis mounting only no waterproofing.
Bob
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Yes, that's right. well worth it, I have "flown" it several times now, low pass over Portsmouth, whiz over the isl of Wight with a few aerobatics, then inland, & landing back at Tangmere (sucesfully !) great fun.
Bob
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If you want a blow by blow account of rebuilding a 4 pot engine take a look here:
https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/74776-tr3-engine-box-re-build/
I did have a fair amount of TRouble getting the liner heights right !
Bob
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Did you try the Lightening simulator while you were theer ?
Bob
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I mounted a "cigar" socket under the dash on a simple bracket bolted to the lower dash support rail.
Bob
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+1
Bob
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3 hours ago, adriantr4 said:
I did note that the "pulling" resistance is a bit more than the pushing. Is this normal?
Thanks Adrian
Yes, that is normal, you want the suspension to respond to a bump by moving up quickly, but to avoid oscillation the damper only allows the suspension to drop more slowly.
Bob
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The duct can make a big difference my friend has a 3A, and following an engine rebuild it would always boil after a fairly fast run. we fitted the duct, & no more problems.
Bob
They finally got me
in Social Scene
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Luckily none of my cars are new enough to have such a system,
nor have they the (dubious in my opinion) advantage of stopping the engine every time you come to a halt.
Bob