Bob King

39 minutes ago, 2Tanks said:

Passed the MOT this morning. No advisories 😊

Excellent news…not the lemon you first thought then ! 👏🏻👏🏻

20 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Good plan. Using fob at the moment basking in the safety net of my new battery.

 

😉

40 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Might take the car out tomorrow!

Do you lock it with the remote or just with the key ? 
    Car Battery will last longer with just the key .

Get marine grade in stainless steel 👍🏻

You’ve got to love a routine …no surprises to worry about 😉

Have heard of another belt jumping that was a recently replaced item, all a bit odd as it has a hydraulic tensioner so sets its own tension. Let’s hope it’s not a new problem .

Excellent news 👏🏻👏🏻

This should make sence 👍🏻

Push up and in Clips at top…screw holes bottom .

5 hours ago, Graham Wilkinson said:

Good Afternoon all.

My 2002 430 SC’s renovation is almost complete and all niggles rectified thanks to members help in some cases.

The original plate pie wheels have been renovated and I am looking for just 6 of the screws/ bolts that hold the plate pie onto the wheel,a part number would be appreciated and any guidance with supply would be helpful.(coincidentally we are having plate pie for tea tonight,you can tell we are from the North!)

In addition on the driver’s side at the rear of the seat the leather panel has come loose any guidance please on the plastic holding clips again with part number and potential supply.

Thanks once again for your help.
Graham Wilkinson.

From memory the seat back clips in at the top and is screwed in underneath.

Take the seat fully forward, torch and a mirror ..screw each side.

….bit tricky to get at ☹️

once you have it off you can see if any parts are needed 👍🏻

The standard SC430 wheels are 18 x 8J, avoid the RX wheels as they are only 7.5J 👍🏻 

Does the horn work ? Just wondering if the clock spring behind the steering wheel is damaged.

GS300 wheels fit …same dimensions.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156158411857

3 hours ago, steve2006 said:

Oh crap! I didn’t watch it all, I’ve now hidden it, always watch the complete video.

Looked like his Rockweiler had taken the fuse box apart 😁

Think once you know they bolt in, one won’t destroy the fuse box like in the link above !

This maybe some help…..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance-and-maintenance/494068-diy-alternator-fuse.html

Well I know of two now 👍🏻

Welcome to the club …what colour car and trim have you bought ?

47 minutes ago, 2Tanks said:

Well, things are looking up. 5A fuse definitely blown.
Now where did I put my Weller? Oh and a paperclip  

Just a thought …you could fit one of these and feed it to the outside of the case, just in case it blows again 👍🏻

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/tools/fuses-electricals-and-fixings/fuses/halfords-mini-blade-fuse-holder-fuse221-704638.html

5 minutes ago, Neil E said:

Uncle Bob is our expert in Kent. In NZ for all things UZ there is Kelvin of the Car Tune Company. He doesn't have the same rockstar image as Bob but his vids are very good.

Follow Kelvin 

  I’m never an expert but YouTube has been very helpful from time to time 😉

44 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

I am noticing a little rubbing sound as I go thru little echo chamber pueblos. Maybe rear brake pads touching discs. Front discs and pads just been done so suspect rears.

Some of these Spanish provincial supermarkets are amazing.

 

Brake backplate can rub on the inside of the disc, probably needs a little grind off on the back plate lip.

12 minutes ago, Malc1 said:

Can you or “ an expert “  tell if the notches are “ out “ without dismantling it all ? 
Malc 

Would need to be partially dismantle to see the timing marks on crankshaft and camshafts. Sadly that’s the job over half done .

This was my first SC that I done the belt on….turns out it had already been replaced 🙄

1 hour ago, Boomer54 said:

Cusco Strut Brace.

Does anyone have any experience of and view on the effect the brace has on handling? That is,, is there any specific benefit ,or does it just look 'nice' under the bonnet?

 

Neil would be the best person on here to ask 👍🏻

For those local..details for next years show.

Heritage Transport Show will take place at the Kent Showground on Saturday 5^th April 2025 👍🏻

19 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

1750 mainly motorway miles.

32.3mpg calculated brim to brim.

5.5 tanks

£523 ouch.

 

That’s all very respectable, not sure what other makes of 16 year old sports coupe would make it to southern Spain 👍🏻👍🏻

You can request a system after the 3rd cat, all depends if the Y section is heavy corroded.

24 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Tempted to visit this guy in Spain for a bespoke exhaust quote....

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdCAtNCrSKQRD6wT9

£800-1000 in the UK for manifold cats backwards as a guide price 👍🏻