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by chiefbrody
Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:31 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Vacuum hose???
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Chunky - nah its a 2.0 intercooler, '88. Tis a widey though. I do have the diaphragm thing, its in pics, connected up. I've been looking at the vacuum 'map' thing too but not knowing what these bits are, its impossible to match the diagram up with the car :? Ok - the top of the black thing is connec...
by chiefbrody
Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:38 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Vacuum hose???
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

ok here we go its this bit - looks like its supposed to have a vacuum hose attached, but there isn't one attached to mine (not surprising, considering all the stuff I'm finding :( ) http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/chiefbrodypics/one-1.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/chiefbrodypics/...
by chiefbrody
Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Vacuum hose???
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Vacuum hose???

Ok, second question of the day :) I'll try explain cos i dont have batteries for my camera at the mo. I'm trying to find an example pic on the net now. On the drivers side, attached to the inner wing in the engine compartment, near the bulkhead, behind the suspension turret theres a small cylindrica...
by chiefbrody
Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: cant spin the wheels?
Replies: 11
Views: 1597

cant spin the wheels?

hi guys, quick one for ya. sounds like a stupid question but thought i'd check. not that i normally do this, or drive like a tugger, but i just cant spin the wheels, ie burnout. if i pile on the revs and dump the clutch the car just sits there revving and not moving, then moves off slowly. however, ...
by chiefbrody
Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, new Starion owner
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

Interesting; it appears to be in much the same place as it always is on forums.

It wasnt there 5 mins ago :oops:

By the way, now that Ive found the joy of searching old posts I've come across some common themes... PMSL at this 'Roger' fella...
by chiefbrody
Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, new Starion owner
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

Ok, this may sound stupid, but where is this search button?

Dont wanna post techy questions without searching first but I cant for the life of me find a search feature? :?
by chiefbrody
Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, new Starion owner
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

cheers guys :D Yeah, engine does need work. Doesnt run well when cold at all, and makes lots of strange clicking and whining noises :D But when I bought it, living on the rainy side of the world I valued a rust free body (or as rust free as poss) over a decent engine. Starting to regret that now, as...
by chiefbrody
Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, new Starion owner
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

Cheers dude! yeah, .co.uk is the quietest forum (can you call it a forum? More of a message board) I've ever seen. Tough over here to get help and advice really, lack of it on the net (I'm used to Minis and stuff = falling over websites with techy articles!!) Coupla pics for ya. Some bits to do, and...
by chiefbrody
Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, new Starion owner
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

hi, new Starion owner

Hi, just bought first Starion but I've been reading up on here for a while before buying. I'm over in England, so doubt I'll make it to your meets and whatnot, but this seems a more active forum than starion.co.uk so maybe I'll be able to get more answers re techy questions (hopefully, if you're fee...