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  1. dr_broon
    No worries bud - that's what it's all about
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    Yeah, tubs had definitely gone there and I thought that's where the leak was coming from at one point. I'd pointed it out to the garage and asked them to make sure that the hinges were sealed on properly because they did look like they were starting to go. One thing for sure, I'm going to be all over any sign of water inside.
  3. dr_broon
    It certainly would have been gutting! Can't wait to go on a nice long run in it!
  4. dr_broon
    Hope you feel better soon mate. I wonder if your immune system has kicked in more with you having it before? Hopefully the next one is milder.
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    So that's where the siren is on my mc2. Mine is an optional extra cat1 system made by Hamilton and palmer, but it looks quite different to that. I've also got a metal box fixed to the floor under the drivers seat (might be worth checking yours). I can't remember how I found out they made it because it's not printed anywhere, but when I had my siren problem I sent them a photo of the siren and they identified the system from there. They've always been really helpful. This is their website https://www.hamilton-palmer.co.uk/
  6. dr_broon
    Yeah, it is... although I'm in bed with some bug (not covid) at the minute, so a few more days is okay.
  7. dr_broon
    I've not seen it with my own eyes to see what it looks like, but it sounds like something to keep an eye on.
  8. dr_broon
    I was wondering if the MA had the same as the others, coz the immobiliser chip is hidden under the rubber bit, so not sure where it could be on that key.
  9. dr_broon
    That's an odd problem - especially the bit where the key in the lock was disarming the system but not anymore. Have you been able to have a look at the siren under the bonnet? That might give you an idea of who made it (but if the alarm is going off you might want to disconnect the battery to save your ears ) @Dave had an MA so might recognise the key fob.
  10. dr_broon
    Some more info here https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-diy-repair-maintenance/4090-tailgate-rubber-seal.html
  11. dr_broon
    So, as I've just posted in my thread, it seems that a good place to start in trying to track down a boot leak is the same as a known defect on the Jazz. It's described pretty well in the thread on this forum post below, but I'll copy it in case it ever disappears. From reading the Jazz forums, folk are saying that it's happened to eg civics the same way. Fingers crossed this has fixed it - I'll keep an eye on it that's for sure. https://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=9460.0 #1 Unclip gutter trim on drivers side (UK) by pushing back at end while trying to lift about 6" further back.#2 Peel back and unclip at other end.#3 Remove slime and debris from gutter. Find tiny crack and test it with a paint brush bristle.#4 Wonder how on earth so much water can get through such a tiny crack.#5 Scrape out old filler from panel join in last inch of gutter.#6 Wonder why they built it with a gap at the end.#7 Mask area with tape.#8 Fill with polyurethane sealant like this: https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p67949 (NOT silicone!)#9 Smooth over with plastic offcut then cover with touch up paint when set.#10 Marvel at dry boot, think about replacing rusty jack.
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    So, everything was all lined up for picking my car up from the restoration place on Saturday lunchtime, and I got a call in the morning to say that they were doing the valeting, and found that the spare wheel well was full of water exactly the same as what happened to tubs. He asked if I wanted to sort it myself, or for them to look into it, but seeing as I'd never managed to track the leak down in tubs, I asked them to do it (also, after all the time it's been away I wanted it back sorted). So they set away checking with a hose and found a clip where water was getting in when it was sprayed in a certain way, but in the mean time I'd called my usual mechanic who was going to be sorting the abs and mot to let him know that it was going to be late. He said that when he worked at honda, they had loads of jazz come back with this problem to the extent that honda had to extend the warranty. The problem was the seam seal on the roof starts to fail, and small cracks appear which lets a surprising amount of water in. Honda used to have to strip the old seal out back to a certain amount, and redo it. I got back to the garage and told them about it, and asked them to check in the channel under the roof rails. They had already sealed up any suspicious grommets etc, but they looked into the seal. Turns out that there was a few little sections where it had cracked and small amounts of rust staring. The resealed the whole length just to be certain. I'll put this as a sticky topic coz it seems to be a common problem starting.
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    Cool. I've got the skunk LCAs as well, so that's groovy
  14. dr_broon
    Yeah, the garage sent it to a local engineering firm to get it done - I'm not sure about the dimensions, but if it's 40mm that's needed that must be it.
  15. dr_broon
    Found the thread I was thinking about... After 17 pages in the suspension forum
  16. dr_broon
    Yeah - I mean it wasn't slow, just didn't have that honda spritleyness if you know what I mean. Would a diesel be any good for the ULEZ?
  17. dr_broon
    Jake, did you add any washers or spaces to the bolts when you fitted it? I seem to remember when folk first started fitting them it was a thing because they had a different geometry to the civic one. I need to check mine when I get it back, but can't remember the crack.
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    We had the 2.0 exec tourer before the type S. Was a nice car to drive, and felt even more solid than the type S - even the doors felt heavier (maybe because of the upgraded speakers of the premium sound system), but the 2 litre seemed a bit under powered in the tourer - especially when loaded with a week's worth of camping gear.
  19. dr_broon
    I'm glad the bar came up okay... It was Definitely crispy - was probably all that was holding tubs rear end together The solenoid should be getting plenty of fresh air there. She's looking mint s always.
  20. dr_broon
    I recently had skunk dc2/eg LCAs fitted, and they had to get them machined to be able to fit the new standard mc2 shocks over them - I didn't realise why at first, but that confirms what Jake's said above.
  21. dr_broon
    Looking into getting a council garage to be honest... Want to keep her under cover.
  22. dr_broon
    Just a brief stay on the way to my normal mechanic to trace the abs fault and mot. Not long now
  23. dr_broon
    Just twigged that it's @dmrichards deck - nice one. Like the sound of what you've got planned there
  24. dr_broon
    I nearly tagged you noodles to see what you thought... I know you've done plenty of research on it
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    I've just seen these on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293660003362 According to the blurb, they're based on the eibach design, which presumably is the xpower ones that @weetec managed to get a set of years ago. Interestingly they say that they're no good for the other petrol ZS models as they're too light at the front, which ties in with what some have found with ZS springs in the past. The claimed drop is less than the aftermarket eibach springs for the vti. Thought I'd share anyway
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