RE: [doc] Bulbs/lights/problems?

["Richard" <dickyh11@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brakes, yes - specifically the handbrake? That'll help identify front or
rear....

Rich H
DOC 365 (getting "swamp foot") VIN 1274



> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgrickak [mailto:ricky@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 13 August 2004 1:04 AM
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [doc] Bulbs/lights/problems?
> 
> 
> cheers for that Rich,
> 
> if i put the brakes on,that clicking noise goes,and it only does it
> after a long run,i put 350 miles on the clock last weekend! don't
> think it's been used so often! but to be quite fair i loved every
> mile,and in top gear on the motorway it goes really well!
> 
> Mark,
> i live in the west midlands,near worcester,so not that far from
> you,i was worried about the lack of speed,but once i drove mine i
> was very suprised! there not that bad!
> 
> i'll send you some pics via e-mail,
> 
> cheers
> Rick Doc~371 Vin~6776
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Richard" <dickyh11@xxxx> wrote:
> > Take out your bulbs and take them to any motor shop for comparison.
> > Can't remember the values off the top of my head - completely bog
> > standard, they should have them to match.
> >
> > Brake light - the fluid in your reservoir is probably a bit low.
> Top it
> > up DOT4 standard brake fluid. The loss of fluid is probably due to
> > normal brake wear but best to check around the bottom of your brake
> > servo, and brakes for any leaks.
> >
> > Clicking could be caused by a number of things: something stuck on
> a
> > wheel/disc is the likely culprit. Does it go if you pull on the
> > handbrake a bit? Check your wheel nuts, you might have a slightly
> loose
> > wheel. If it's coming from the drivers side front wheel, your angle
> > drive/speedo cables may be failing or in need of lubrication.
> >
> > Bah, put the mileage on it! It's a car not an ornament :)
> >
> > Rich H
> > DOC 365 VIN 1274 (1300 miles in 7 weeks)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: mgrickak [mailto:ricky@xxxx]
> > > Sent: 12 August 2004 12:06 PM
> > > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [doc] Bulbs/lights/problems?
> > >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > As my mot is due soon :(  i need to replace two bulbs,one of my
> > > brake light bulbs dosn't work,and also one of my number plate
> lights
> > > dosn't work,doh!Anbody know what bulbs i can use,best place to
> get
> > > them from??
> > > Another problem i have,my brake warning light on the dash
> sometimes
> > > come's on,for 2-3 mins,then goes out,my brakes seem fine,any
> ideas?
> > > one more problem,when i'm driving at 30mph,i can hear a clicking
> > > noise coming from somewhere on the outside of the car,when i
> apply
> > > the brakes it goes,again this dosen't happen all the time,ideas??
> > > really confused!
> > > when it gets MOT'd i might sell my delorean,as it's my only car,i
> > > don't think it fair using the poor thing as often as i do,and my
> > > golf clubs are a tight fit! lol So if anybodys after a nice
> > > delorean,57k,it'll have 12 months mot,taxed till next year,i want
> > > what i paid for it,I still love it,but as i have friends and
> family
> > > all over the country,i don't want to put too much milage on it.
> > > I'm being swung towards a porsche 911(insurance might be a
> > > nightmare!),but iv'e only ever owned british made cars,so i'm
> still
> > > thinking about it!Might be another MG,
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Rick,Doc~371 Vin~6776
> > >
> > >
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