mumof4 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Posted April 30, 2006 oh my....what does fisted mean??? :D :D ...i have no idea.. Quote
mumof4 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Posted April 30, 2006 well???what does it mean????when you in a fight or summit??? :D Quote
tim-spam Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Meanwhile, back on topic......Whilst I suppose you could replace dampers and springs one at a time if the part failed early in its life due to damage or faulty components, if the parts are older, or have worn out, they should always be replaced in pairs.As regards springs not wearing, this is not true - they settle in use, and eventually fail due to fatigue. This is why they should also be replaced in pairs. Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 So am i right in thinking that anything that comes in pairs on the car..and one fails..then technically you should replace both items???like as you say springs etcc??? Quote
NikpV Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 It really depends on when and what, a spring which failed after 5K would have a manufacturing fault but after 100k then I would replace both, they do creep under load(and temperature cycling) but on a very long time scale. Would not however replace a pair of speakers !! Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Hmmm...so at 54 and a half k..do you think anything would need replacing just out of curiosity????? Quote
tim-spam Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Not really - it depends upon the part concerned. Examples of parts which I always replace in sets (or pairs) include: springs, dampers, tyres (unless due to damage and the other is very good), brake pads / shoes, spark plugs (petrol engine only). Examples of parts which I prefer to change in sets include: tyres, wiper blades, glow plugs, suspension pivot parts. Examples of parts where this is totally unnecessary include: light bulbs (unless changing headlights to give more light), body / trim parts, etc. Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 how high are the headlights supposed to be when not on main beam???last night when i was driving i could see just above the car in fronts number plate and heas about 3/4 car lengths in front of me... Quote
Masked Marauder Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Do you not have a headlamp level adjuster switch on the dash? Quote
Masked Marauder Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 It is on the headlight switch assembly, it is a wheel that you roll up and down to move the headlight aim up and down... Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Ok....ill have a gander once my hu :o :o bby the car thief has brought my car back!! Quote
NikpV Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Do you not have a headlamp level adjuster switch on the dash? usually next to interior light dimmer :o Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 i found them..there are two dial thingies..one on right had a headlight symbol next to it....i just see a load of dots on the dial..what should it be/ie..where on the dial ???confusing myself now..ok...at night..how high should the lights be so i can adjust if necessary????main beams when i use them...i get blinded sometimes by signs on the side of the road so i will dip them till ive gone past..or is this summit i will get used to???? :o Quote
NikpV Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 have you got a manual, it usually tells you what to set it on depending on the load distribution in the car :o Quote
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