Charliemuttley

Hi, bit late i'm sure but that is the key programming- have that problem with my spare key- try another key. Anyway thought i shoud say. Charlie

If your rear pads have gone (grinding noise) then your hand brake wouldn't work anyway. Try pumping brakes and see if the pedal holds pressure- if it holds then just a caliper/pad problem. If it doesn't then it is a master cylinder problem.

Hi, sorry to butt in, but just did my matrix and evaporator yesyerday and it is about 8 hours all told. There are two 6mm bolts behind the wiper assembly for the dash.

Yeah.........must admit just read Haynes on dash removal- oh dear!!! Changing engine is one thing but taking out dash!!!!! Oh pants! -_-

Yes i am afraid so, we tried to pull a vacuum and it wouldn't hold, then put a bit of gas in to find leak and definately came from evaporator. IS IT REALLY THAT HARD TO CHANGE????? -_-

I only know i have that leak because when gased up you can hear hissing from the dash and i have replaced everything else in the system because it was knackered, so hell why not finish the job properly!! Cheers

Hi guys, just wondered how involved it is to replace evaporator in mark 1 Galaxy. Have just changed pipes, compressor, condensor and drier and now have a leak in the evaporator! I have done all work myself and am keen to finish. I AM THE IDIOT THAT PUT THE SIERRA ENGINE IN HIS GALAXY!!! HOW HARD CAN IT BE??????? :blink:

Have you investigated the knock??? Is it worth breaking or fixing- have you done big end bearings in?- run low on oil- or is it the car that knocks- suspension- ball joints???

Hi, i live in crawley but run a garage in Chiddingfold near guildford, give me a call if you want- 01483 200095/ 07879 838370. Charlie

All weird electrical problems are caused by bad earth. It is amazing what a bad earth can do to a dash board!! Good luck finding it. ;)

BLIMEY!! Good on you for not letting the women drive them!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :D

Midget will be on soon...... got the Golf Synchro as the donor and the turbo unit.....have just about finished restoring shell and started building space frame for Golf front subframe. Only issue is finding shocks small enough to make the towers sit under the wings. But i shall persevere!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :D :D

If you phone your local motor factors they will tell you from your number plate. The 2.0 Ford use 5/30 which i very thin, but i'm afraid i don't know what the VR6 uses off the top of my head. :lol:

I will check my Galaxy tommorrow to see if it is similar design but with the Mondeo's this happens a lot because "monkey" mechanics (or tyre fitters) jack the back end up on the tie bars, which then bend and cause the rear wheels to toe-out, therefore causing bald inner edges. Will let you know. :lol:

Oh and by the way my other toy i am building is a 1.8 turbo 4wd 1971 MG Midget!!!! I just can't help myself. :lol: :lol: :lol: