Project B Aquired  :)

So slight change in plan, won't be going to the scrappy tomorrow. I will prob be going on Friday now...

Not going to give too much away, but its an Elite Estate.... :)

Big thanks to Fin  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Well done Tunnie  :)

Get the pics up and what needs to be done asap  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Don't blame me! ;)

wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 08:12:

Don't blame me! ;)

I will if it turns out to be a shed  ;D

Now your even talking like Finlay......" not giving too much away"  ;D

Your not going after the blue one on ebay with CD spec alloys are you?  :)

Or is it the black one with the seat backing ripped slightly.

We all await the details with much interest.

Good luck with it and here's to another good profit!

Sounds interesting - will I get to see this one?

Being an estate, are you going to try to flog it to the household servants (aka Mother)?

wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 08:12:

Don't blame me! ;)

Why not? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Does anyone have suitable alloys for it?

Looks like more work than project A but I'm sure you'll get it sorted :)

Salty wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 19:59:

Looks like more work than project A but I'm sure you'll get it sorted :)

hummm yes and no.... the body work is in much better condition, 4 rust bubbles not really noticable, which is a big bonus, as the rust on Proj.A was a right pain.

Same problem with the leccy seats... going to investigate that.

I'd say its about the same work as Proj.A

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:29:

Salty wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 19:59: Looks like more work than project A but I'm sure you'll get it sorted :) hummm yes and no.... the body work is in much better condition, 4 rust bubbles not really noticable, which is a big bonus, as the rust on Proj.A was a right pain. Same problem with the leccy seats... going to investigate that. I'd say its about the same work as Proj.A

your probably right, I keep forgettiing your an 'expert' now ;D ;D ;D

yes no longer just a 'full member'  ;D

Radio is a bit of PITA.... but as McB said not to bother!!!, i might just rip one out of the scrappy and shove it in the hole and say it does't work!

Tomorrows plan, give it a damn good clean. (after i have been to the scrappy)

Couldn't resist :) sorry, hopefully will help you learn how to fix a whole batch of new problems

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:34:

yes no longer just a 'full member'  ;D Radio is a bit of PITA.... but as McB said not to bother!!!, i might just rip one out of the scrappy and shove it in the hole and say it does't work! Tomorrows plan, give it a damn good clean. (after i have been to the scrappy)

People who buy cars in that sort of price bracket aren't generally looking for the perfect motor so the radio probably won't bother them too much.

Salty wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:36:

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:34: yes no longer just a 'full member'  ;D Radio is a bit of PITA.... but as McB said not to bother!!!, i might just rip one out of the scrappy and shove it in the hole and say it does't work! Tomorrows plan, give it a damn good clean. (after i have been to the scrappy) People who buy cars in that sort of price bracket aren't generally looking for the perfect motor so the radio probably won't bother them too much.

Agreed. Main sticking point with a sale at the moment is the leccy seats don't work, and won't go backwards or forwards (no manual bar), so the buyer needs to be average height of about 5ft8  ;D

Don't they have a manual mech for the forwards and backwards bit?  Leccy seats are diagnosable via tech2, but I'd check it the old way - with a meter...

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:38:

Agreed. Main sticking point with a sale at the moment is the leccy seats don't work, and won't go backwards or forwards (no manual bar), so the buyer needs to be average height of about 5ft8  ;D

Ahh your going for the niche market then ;D ;D

TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:43:

Don't they have a manual mech for the forwards and backwards bit?  Leccy seats are diagnosable via tech2, but I'd check it the old way - with a meter...

Yep I got a short dog legged steel bar with mine for manual adjustment in case of failure, like a toy cranking handle

TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:43:

Don't they have a manual mech for the forwards and backwards bit?  Leccy seats are diagnosable via tech2, but I'd check it the old way - with a meter...

Could't see anything, not had a real chance to get a good look yet.

You mean check the fuses with a meter?

Check the power at the seat connections

Be careful playing with the seat connector whilst ignition on as the SRS could fire....

i would disconect the battery before doing so - may be more time consuming but saves deployment  ;)

but how do you know if there is power then? well two ways continuity with positive disconected terminal and positive on connector or with batt connected use probes which pierce the insulation which will seal up when your done or option three disconect batt and run 12v to the seat motor direct but fit an approiate fuse in line ie two leads, one for neg one for +ve. big croc clip on one end little on other, in line fuse holder on +ve then connect motor direct to batt

TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 20:51:

Be careful playing with the seat connector whilst ignition on as the SRS could fire....

Point taken... speaking of the battery it looks like it should be in a Corsa, not a 3.0 V6 megga its tiny!! - Seams to start ok though.

Just leave it for a few mins after disconnecting the battery??

I think most of the connections are good, i did't notice any loose wires, but will investigate tomorrow

Talking of batteries, hows the facelift?

TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:23:

Talking of batteries, hows the facelift?

Good acually, thanks for the charger.

Left it on all night, was putting in slightly under 2 amps by the morning.

Started fine, drove to Bicester North to take the train to London... picked up the car at around 8pm.. started fine..  :)

Thats good news, seems like the battery may have survived your bongo bongo music  ;)

TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:43:

Thats good news, seems like the battery may have survived your bongo bongo music  ;)

;D ;D

Had a bit of AC/DC - Thunderstruck on the way back from the station... :)

The ICE in my facelift is a tad better than Project B

Also, remember your cam sensor on facelift has a problem as well - but thats going off topic here...

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:46:

TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:43: Thats good news, seems like the battery may have survived your bongo bongo music  ;) ;D ;D Had a bit of AC/DC - Thunderstruck on the way back from the station... :) The ICE in my facelift is a tad better than Project B

Haven't heard of that one - last I got was For Those About To Rock.

Mind you I seen them blown off by Van Halen

yeah i must sort that.

I need to paperclip test project B, the EM light is constantly on.

Whats the best site for the correct codes and shorting method?

Martin Imber wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:52:

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:46: TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:43: Thats good news, seems like the battery may have survived your bongo bongo music  ;) ;D ;D Had a bit of AC/DC - Thunderstruck on the way back from the station... :) The ICE in my facelift is a tad better than Project B Haven't heard of that one - last I got was For Those About To Rock. Mind you I seen them blown off by Van Halen

Thunderstuck? Fantasic tune, m8 at my old work was brilliant on the guitar he played it for us.

Quite like a bit of AC/DC when blasting down the country roads..

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:52:

yeah i must sort that. I need to paperclip test project B, the EM light is constantly on. Whats the best site for the correct codes and shorting method?

Pins 4 and 6, then post code here (or look up on TIS)

tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:54:

Martin Imber wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:52: tunnie wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:46: TheBoy wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 21:43: Thats good news, seems like the battery may have survived your bongo bongo music  ;) ;D ;D Had a bit of AC/DC - Thunderstruck on the way back from the station... :) The ICE in my facelift is a tad better than Project B Haven't heard of that one - last I got was For Those About To Rock. Mind you I seen them blown off by Van Halen Thunderstuck? Fantasic tune, m8 at my old work was brilliant on the guitar he played it for us. Quite like a bit of AC/DC when blasting down the country roads..

I like rock music - when I was younger a couple of local bands did quite well