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Water pump looked ok when I took it off, the impeller was complete and not warn down. It has let out a squeel once and a while though so the bearing is probably on its way out. I plan to swap the pump and then bleed and flush the system before refilling again. Hopefully that will sort it. Its strang...

Just drove the 25 miles home and not a problem. Let it run on the spot for 5 mins and I could hear the fans cut in every so often so I know they work now ! Also felt the pipes in and out of the radiator and they are both hot so I know coolent s getting round. Possibly could be an air lock then? Shou...

Have an issue where the car seems to overheat when in heavy traffic. I commute 25 miles to the station and its mainly motor way. Temp gauge just sits below half all the way until I hit traffic the last 2 miles or so. Gauge rocks from half way to off the scale depending on how the traffic is flowing....

Timing was out in the end. Thanks to crazylegskev at AW11 Autos for sorting for me. Car also got its MOT no problem so after 18months restoring she is back on the road \:D/ Very happy to be back behind the wheel. Couple of pics .... \:D/ http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc341/TCMK1A/mk1amr2017.jpg...

I could not get it started. #-o Called in expert help from Crazylegs Kev who is going to take a look this weekend :D Will update the posting when I know what the problem is. Cheers for asking though :thumleft: After all the work I have done on it, I am a little miffed I have fallen at the last hurdl...

Hi- need your ideas please ! I have just finished a head gasket replacement. Left the engine in and just removed the head. Trying to start for the first time. Ran well before the head gasket went. Its turning over fine and fuel is getting in but its just not firing. Checked all the plugs and leads a...

Swapping to mk3 roadster wheels - can I use the original mk1a wheel nuts?
I currently have the mk1a triangle alloys fitted. Or will I need a set of mk3 wheel nuts? cheers

So if someone wanted to get me membership of the MK1 club for a Christmas present. What would they need to do and what would it include? (I have the form printed off with the Letchworth, Herts address - I take this is still current?) Would you get a copy of the latest mag everyone is talking about a...

Exactly - my MK1 A does not have a cover but the radiator area does not look finished off like on the 1B so want to add a cover. Pic shows open area leaving the radiator on display. Would finish it off if covered up IMO. http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc341/TCMK1A/rad.jpg Will get a cover and do...

Hi - does any one know if on my MK1A I can add the radiator trim cover from a MK1B to tidy up that open area under the front bonnet?

Is it a straight fit or totally different?

I have found another fuel leak after my engine swap. This time one of the main fuel lines. They seem to be 'crimped' at the joins and this is where its leaking. See the yellow dot in the pic - this is where the leak is. Can I repair this or will it just be best to replace the entire line? If replace...

Have just finished re fitting a replacement engine and started her up for the first time tonight. Started first time \:D/ But I found quite dramatically I had a fuel leak. :( Leaking from the bolt (with the orange dot in the pic) which is attached to the top of the fuel rail. Hard to see if any wher...

Yep - good spot :clap: :clap: Battery is new and it was just dropped in out the way when I took that picture. When it came to connecting it all up I turned it round and removed the protective covers etc. I found the cheapest battery was from Toyota directly - £41 + vat ... was nearly double that in ...

Yep - not worth the work on the front. The wings are just bolt on and replacing would be quicker and give a better result.

£110 ish from Toyota new or look in the for sale section/ post a wanted add on here. Or ebay as you may even get the colour your after.

Hi - this earth wire which comes from the loom near the battery - does it connect to one of the bolts on the thermostat housing

have a look at the link/sticky at the top of the MK1 Forum page - lets you know how it should be done -

Sticky Forum Info / MK1 Club Website Links / How-tos

Would a MK1b water pump be ok to fit onto a MK1a engine If so, will save me sourcing a new one

I was just filling up the car with coolant after an engine rebuild.
There is coolent leeking from a small hole at the bottom of the water pump? Any one know what this is.
Is it a drain hole or something? How do i solve?

Thanks for the quick response - that helps loads......now I know what I need to be trying to fix it on to !! cheers

oil pressure sender switch wire - where does it attach? :-k I know its supposed to be directly below the distributor somewhere but cannot find where it fixes. Any one able to provide a picture of where it fits or a very detailed explanation? spent nearly an hour looking where it should go. Nothing o...