John Mellor

Hi all again, with help from a tool got the switch out of the dash. The shaft was a bit wobbly and the metal case of the switch wasn't gripping the plastic box firmly. Opened it up and couldn't see anything obviously defective, anyway based on the fact that wipers stopped when all wires disconnected ( ?correct since the motor always has power when ignition on ) have decided to replace the switch. Not much choice since, being cack handed, I couldn't reassemble the innards. The wiring seems dissimilar to info elsewhere Green/black to terminal 5/6 red to 3/4 and black to 4. Possible

Wondered if the usual suspects offerings are decent quality or would it be better to acquire a used one. RCW can probably come up with one. Regards John M

Hi all, finally got round to sorting wipers - never use it in wet weather so no rush and I'm now becoming lazy Disconnected all three wires and wipers stopped so guess that suggests switch is problem?? Connecting green and red wire to switch doesn't bring them on Thought I'd run this past you knowledgeable folk before buying a new switch ( and bezel removing device ) Regards

Anyone got a tip on how to tighten/undo these chrome bezels without scratching the surrounding fascia? Regards John M

Don't know much about elec fans and I don't see the need. My bog standard TR4 ( 4 bladed metal fan, wide fan belt ) coped perfectly driving across mountainous central Spain in high 30s temperature. Always fine in huge first gear queues for Dartford crossing. Why is it that there's such a problem with some TRs.

Thanks Rob that makes sense

Hi all, wiring all looks fine. Absolutely no idea about electrics so where does one go next. Multimeter? Although all I ever use this for is checking battery voltages. Give up and find an aged autoelectrician? Regards PS My panic around overdrive settled, it's now working as before it stuck

Hi all, bad nights sleep, don't like leaving car on the drive here in Essex. Got up this morning, put car in 4th, heard solenoid click in and out. Fired Dixon up and with bated breath reversed - yes yes there is a god. Driven around today but not had courage to use od. Don't understand what's gone on but could I have put too much oil in the previous day - would that make a difference? In the meantime don't give a f*** about the magic wipers!!

Apart from a strategic whack with a copper hammer described by Rob is there any other way one can manually release the overdrive. Can the car be pushed backwards

It's now stuck in overdrive, can't hear the solenoid so my question is can there be a relationship between the circuit for the wipers and that of the solenoid? Seems unlikely. Now car is too close to a wall to drive forwards and it's on a slope. Without thinking I put it in reverse and heard nasty noise as clutch was released!!! Barely moved but fear I've bust the od. With help I could push the car backwards a little but would this compound od problems Seems like breakdown service is needed but they will face same problems. Feeling very downhearted

More usual to have failing devices. Switched on ignition and wipers started - had to disconnect wire to the motor!! Not at home ( at Penshurst House Motor Show in Kent ) so no insulation tape and used sellotape. Any ideas folks

Many thanks. Kev I have part 85 and I see the nib fits the hole in the filter so am now reassured! This wasn't shown in the Laycock manual I have Regards John Mellor PS may be some double Dutch around as my attempt to include an emoji seemed to cause chaos !!

Was hoping someone would confirm this is correct. I found the filter in the oil pan after removing the large drain plug. Diagrams appear to show a bolt/screw involved and I can't see how just placing the filter on the drain plug before screwing this in allows it to have a function

Hi all, just dropped the large drain plug and found the metal domed filter spontaneously fell out, yet the diagrams in catalogues and works manual appear to show it above a couple of fixings. Is this just a problem of perspective, I just laid the dome against the plug and screwed it in. Regards John Mellor

Thanks all. My pair of CJ CR01 Auto ramps ( I thought ) bought second hand developed leaks in both pistons and the foot pump. Been happy with them for a couple of years with about 45 cm raise. Contacted CJ autos who informed me they were copies and seals etc a different size to theirs. Frustrating!! Regards John Mellor