Tim's E85 3.0i in Sterling Grey

[T_J_G]

Gasket maker / RTV or even superglue on the outside face can sort a reservoir crack til you get a new'un fitted.

What this guy does with superglue and fag ash and/or baking soda is amazing. ICan't wait for an excuse to try out his technique lol

I'm not over reliant on the car so I'll order a new genuine part if it's cracked. I'll know more tomorrow, hopefully it holds enough to get through the MOT.

[enuff_zed]

Gasket maker / RTV or even superglue on the outside face can sort a reservoir crack til you get a new'un fitted.

What this guy does with superglue and fag ash and/or baking soda is amazing. ICan't wait for an excuse to try out his technique lol

I'm not over reliant on the car so I'll order a new genuine part if it's cracked. I'll know more tomorrow, hopefully it holds enough to get through the MOT.

Do you have headlight washers? If not I have a washer bottle here

[T_J_G]

Gasket maker / RTV or even superglue on the outside face can sort a reservoir crack til you get a new'un fitted.

What this guy does with superglue and fag ash and/or baking soda is amazing. ICan't wait for an excuse to try out his technique lol

I'm not over reliant on the car so I'll order a new genuine part if it's cracked. I'll know more tomorrow, hopefully it holds enough to get through the MOT.

Do you have headlight washers? If not I have a washer bottle here

I do yes, thanks anyway! I’ve also bought one on eBay before I knew there was two separate models.

[T_J_G]

MOT sorted for another year, and the washer wipe tank isn’t leaking (at the moment)

If any admin read this, feel free to move to E85 discussion. Thanks.

[enuff_zed]

MOT sorted for another year, and the washer wipe tank isn’t leaking (at the moment)

I've had the same issue with one before where the headlight washer obviously hasn't quite closed off properly after operation and then emptied the tank. Happened once every other month or so until I got fed up and pulled the fuse!

[T_J_G]

MOT sorted for another year, and the washer wipe tank isn’t leaking (at the moment)

I've had the same issue with one before where the headlight washer obviously hasn't quite closed off properly after operation and then emptied the tank. Happened once every other month or so until I got fed up and pulled the fuse!

That may be the issue, it was definitely frozen in the tank but then when I next checked it was empty and there was blue snow in front of the car. Refilled with proper concentrate stuff and all is well.

[T_J_G]

Just to keep this updated,

Washer bottle seems fine, found water getting into the passenger side (as documented on another thread) so I’ve reseated the insulation to try and make it watertight. I’m sure I’ve done a temporary fix so will get the stuff ordered to do a proper fix in the spring.

Next up is the coolant bottle sensor and chucking in a new air filter for now.

I seem to be clearing one little job, only to find more stuff to do. But I’m enjoying tinkering with cars again!

Had quotes of £800+ to refurb wheels so we will see in spring what happens but they can stay as they are for now until all of the niggly jobs have been sorted.

[Mr Tidy]

A shame you keep finding things that need to be done, but at least you are enjoying tinkering!

I know 108s can be expensive to get refurbed, but £800 sound excessive!

You could probably buy a good set for less than that!

[T_J_G]

A shame you keep finding things that need to be done, but at least you are enjoying tinkering!

I know 108s can be expensive to get refurbed, but £800 sound excessive!

You could probably buy a good set for less than that!

£889 to be exact, there’s a decent set on eBay for far less. Job for when all the niggles sorted.

[Mr Tidy]

That's why I fitted some 295s from an E89 to my 2nd Coupe and sold the 108s while they were still looking good!

[Chris_D]

Just to keep this updated,

Washer bottle seems fine, found water getting into the passenger side (as documented on another thread) so I’ve reseated the insulation to try and make it watertight. I’m sure I’ve done a temporary fix so will get the stuff ordered to do a proper fix in the spring.

Next up is the coolant bottle sensor and chucking in a new air filter for now.

I seem to be clearing one little job, only to find more stuff to do. But I’m enjoying tinkering with cars again!

Had quotes of £800+ to refurb wheels so we will see in spring what happens but they can stay as they are for now until all of the niggly jobs have been sorted.

A cheaper option..?
viewtopic.php?t=136266

[Griffo46]

Just buy these and sell yours for £100 on ebay and that'll save you 400 quid
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125649324599 ... R4be-pGyYQ

[T_J_G]

Just to keep this updated,

Washer bottle seems fine, found water getting into the passenger side (as documented on another thread) so I’ve reseated the insulation to try and make it watertight. I’m sure I’ve done a temporary fix so will get the stuff ordered to do a proper fix in the spring.

Next up is the coolant bottle sensor and chucking in a new air filter for now.

I seem to be clearing one little job, only to find more stuff to do. But I’m enjoying tinkering with cars again!

Had quotes of £800+ to refurb wheels so we will see in spring what happens but they can stay as they are for now until all of the niggly jobs have been sorted.

A cheaper option..?
viewtopic.php?t=136266

Yup but I’d like to not paint over the bolts - I’m a bit fussy like that.

Just buy these and sell yours for £100 on ebay and that'll save you 400 quid
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125649324599 ... R4be-pGyYQ

Yup when the time comes I’ll be going this route I think.

[T_J_G]

Thought I'd treat you all to a quick picture of a filthy car

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[Neens76]

Nice