Re: [doc] finally driven her!!

["blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

thanks Richard, i'll try it with the T panel. Already took out 
screws and bent back tangs at top of rear window. just the seal glue 
holding it.

and i will try the oxygen sensor, what should it do if unplugged?

regards

Steve





--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Richard" <dickyh11@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> 
> Nice one! Great feeling isn't it?
> 
> Assuming the wandering revs are at idle, this could be due to a 
duff
> oxygen sensor, unplug it (behind the drivers seat, it comes 
through a
> rubber bung in the bulkhead) and see what happens.
> 
> T panel clearances 'should be' whatever you need to make them so it
> works :)
> Normally lifting the t section (skywards) fixes catching doors. 
Bung
> some bits of cardboard box under it to see if it makes a 
difference,
> then do a proper job with some foam pads. Difficult to advise 
without
> seeing it of course...
> 
> Rich H
> DOC 365 VIN 1274
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
Behalf
> Of
> > blackaddertoo
> > Sent: 31 July 2005 00:51
> > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [doc] finally driven her!!
> > 
> > Hi all
> > 
> > actually finally driven my car after a nearly a year, although 
only
> > a few yards up and down the drive!!.
> > 
> > first time its move under its own power for 12 or so years!.
> > 
> > a few questions if anyone can help.
> > 
> > first the T roof panel, it does now catch after new door
> > struts..i've loosened it but it will only really move up (not 
back)
> > what should the clearance at the corner of the door be? ie how 
far
> > up should it move?.
> > 
> > and the engine...it will run but tends to wonder through the rev
> > range, almost stalling, battery is now low and car is an early 
vin
> > for older alternator. i have not yet replaced injectors, plugs 
etc.
> > any ideas before i take the manifold off?
> > 
> > just want to get it through its MOT first.
> > 
> > jobs done so far... new tank, filter, pipes, pump, baffle, recon
> > calipers, new discs+pads, front bearings, all struts, brake 
pipes,
> > battery, clutch master, clutch slave.
> > if anyone needs tips on these just email.
> > 
> > tahnx all
> > 
> > regards
> > 
> > steve
> > vin1621
> > doc 370
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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