My Silver '06

Started by delhusband, May 13, 2017, 11:42

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delhusband

#25
Have an annoying rattle in the dash, somewhere here


I searched other threads, found one on a rattle behind the instrument cluster
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=24478&hilit=dashboard+rattle

Thought I'd give it a go. Started by removing instrument cowl


Removed the three screws shown


Disconnected the three connectors behind the instrument cluster carefully, pushing down on the tabs whilst pulling on the connector


Here's the dash with the instrument cluster removed.  Everything seemed pretty well secured, gentle pull on the wiring looms and the air boxes and couldn't find anything loose




So no joy this time.  Found another thread though, which talks about removing side panels on dash, and specifically about the noise having ccome from near the vent.  That's where I think my noise is so I'll give this thread a go
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=31369&hilit=dashboard+rattle

Next up, thought I'd have a look at the instrument facias. There's a grubby scratch or mark on the speedometer, just above the odometer, that's been bugging me. Gently set about removing the Perspex cover by pushing the tabs in front and rear and lifting off



Think it was mild scratch, rubber didn't remove any of the marking.
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delhusband

#26
Erm, ....that wasn't like that before I took the instrument cluster off. Hope there's a fuse for that, and not a buggered bulb?  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  
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delhusband

#27
Found the bulb, and ordered up a batch of 10 new ones from ebay (Toshiba V2)
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delhusband

#28
Took wheels off to clean today, they were yellow and black inside.


Noticed that one front spring looking less fresh than the other, and boots perished or missing



Polished (again!)


Looking good!


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delhusband

#29
Drove down to the Moffat Classic Car Rally today with the Boy, brilliant day out, and met a couple of club members (their 2's were things of beauty, very jealous).



Cam home and decided to have another go at that dash rattle, it was driving me mental on way back up.  Not 100% sure but I think I've found the source. The noise sounded like a connector knocking against the trim, somewhere around the drivers vent.  Previous attempt at removing instrument cowl I couldn't really see anything, so I tried a little lower down this time and found a loose plug knocking about near the ODB2 connector - can anyone tell me what this is? (inside red circle).

Anyway, I've tie wrapped it up (matching red tie-wrap for red trim of course, I know it's unseen but I have OCD).  I'll see how things go over the next couple of hundred miles, but I'm sure this is it.


Also accidentally found a brilliant future location for a N2O, or a James Bond style Eject, button!
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delhusband

#30
Ordered what I thought were V2 bulbs, to replace failed Engine Coolant temperature bulb. Disappointed when I opened up packet - Got bulb socket assemblies instead. Completely my bad. Note to self - check product descriptions more carefully on EBay before buying!
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PeteTheAged

#31
I need to replace a couple of dashboard bulbs. Can you just buy the bulb, or do you need to buy the whole thing, including the above assemblies?

Could you just buy the bulbs now to insert in the above assemblies?

Thanks.

delhusband

#32
Quote from: "PeteTheAged"Could you just buy the bulbs now to insert in the above assemblies?
Good question, don't know, but if it's possible to buy bulb separate, you're welcome to some of these sockets! Does anyone know what the bulb number would be for this, if there is one?
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delhusband

#33
Ok, as luck would have it Dunfermline Toyota was on my route this morning. Andy from parts says bulb and holder are separate order items. Holder is part no 83101 14040 at £2.94 ea, and bulb is part no 99132 YZZBJ at £0.45 ea. Didn't have any in stock. I'll order them up

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PeteTheAged

#34
That's handy to know, thanks for the info!

delhusband

#35
Bulbs and holders arrived  s:) :) s:)

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delhusband

#36
First ever attempt at some basic servicing today.  Bought a spark plug removal toolset and another smaller torque wrench


First off, fit replacement air filter (recently acquired Blitz LM panel filter bought from another user on here)


Next, change spark plugs. Local Halfords didn't have NGK BKR5-E.-..'s, and I'll only have this weekend to do the job, so plumped for what they had - Bosch FR78X (saw these weren't favoured by a user on another thread here  s:) :) s:)



Ended up taking off the rear strut brace off to get better access to 2nd from left plug


Original Denso plugs didn't look to bad compared to other pictures I've seen on other threads here, but changed anyway to get some experience/practice


Last up, oil & filter change. Had a bit of a 'mare with this - first off, removed mid trim section and drained sump - managed to shear two of the very rusty bolts that hold the trim on - 3 good rusty ones left, the rest was held up by tie wraps which snipped off easily


Filter wasn't for coming off by hand or chain removal tool. Got advice from in here - was told a screwdriver works well - sure enough   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  


New Halfords filter fitted. Filled up to 3L, lowered off stands and checked levels. Fired up and all running with no leaks!


Job (almost) done! I'll fit the trim on properly tomorrow, didn't have tie wraps today.
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shnazzle

#37
Check your levels again. 3L seems a bit low.
Granted,the dipstick is impossible to read

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delhusband

#38
Will do, I'll pop out and check again. I lowered the car before checking, completely filled the filter before attaching, and then stuck in 2.8L and checked dip stick - it was about half way. so I topped up with another 300ml.  I was being cautious - didn't want to overfill - read somewhere that max fill was about 3.5-3.7L, is that about right?
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shnazzle

#39
You filled the filter before attaching? Haha. That's new. That explains the 3.0

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1979scotte

#40
Quote from: "shnazzle"You filled the filter before attaching? Haha. That's new. That explains the 3.0

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delhusband

#41
Just followed a couple of youtube vids I watched, presumed they did it to get rid of trapped air - although I didn't grease the plug threads with any kind of anti-seize compound like the guys on the vids did - Deliberated for ages over that, saw NGK advice against it (know my plugs are bosch)
https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk/spark-plug-101/5-things-you-should-know-about-spark-plugs
but can see that having a stuck plug and trying to forcibly remove might be bad for the threads in your engine   s:? :? s:?  
Be interested in what you guys thought
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shnazzle

#42
New concept to me then

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delhusband

#43
Cheers for help from yourself and Jonbill with filter today anyway, appreciated - was getting sweary before the screwdriver trick.
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carolineasb

#44
Hubby's a mechanic and never heard of doing that either!
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delhusband

#45
Guys on vids were saying fill up filter before attaching, and smear the gasket with fresh oil - they never said why - I kind of assumed pre-fill was for preventing trapped air, and smearing gasket was maybe for better seal / make removal easier later? Don't know.
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The Other Stu

#46
I'd agree about the seal. All the videos I watched said that, but I've never seen it suggest filling the filter either.
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delhusband

#47
I Saw this a couple of times on videos - the one I remember was this one (TheMR2n00b)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4gKFZs1p7Y
skip to 09:00
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Justin.D

#48
I've heard of many filling the filter before refitting. I really don't see what difference it's going to make either way apart from emptying all over the driveway if it was dropped while refitting. Granted I've only ever done one filter change  s:oops: :oops: s:oops: . I didn't prefill when I changed mine

Definitely smearing the seal with oil helps it to seal
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#49
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