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scorpio_man
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breakdown... had to happen one day
« on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:21pm » |
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hi there
my car has broken down. well. not broken down, just won't start. all i get is 1 click (from the starter?).
so, the question. does anyone know what side (looking into) of the engine the starter is on? can you get to it from above for a little tap?
hopefully i can get it to start. not too keen on towing it home, it being an auto and all that. 
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #1 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:25pm » |
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Drivers side, You might just get down from the top but not much room.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #2 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:26pm » |
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Drivers side Andrew. Get a big stick and whack it!!
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Blast it.... beaten again!
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #3 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:28pm » |
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Wheres it broken down??
Got a spare starter here 
Battery ok? Engine earth strap?
Not busy tomorrow, can drop you a starter off if need be
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #4 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:30pm » |
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cheers lads.
does anyone know how bad it is to tow an auto about 10miles at 30mph? 
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #5 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:34pm » |
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hi stuart
i've got your number, might give you a ring tomorrow morning, if that's ok?
cheers
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #6 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:34pm » |
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You should be alright but I would try to go a little slower unless you can disconnect the prop
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #7 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:38pm » |
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Yep, no problem, nice weather for it
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #8 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:38pm » |
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cheers richard
i'll be doing the towing, so i'll take it easy. it's safe where it is, just not easy to work on.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #9 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 8:41pm » |
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NP, Hope you get it sorted soon.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #10 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 9:31pm » |
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Good luck Andrew. Sorry I'm not closer in order to help out. Mike.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #11 on: Dec 11th, 2006, 10:38pm » |
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cheers mike
i don't drive it very often now (wife uses it), so it was like a bolt out of the blue when she phoned that it won't start.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #12 on: Dec 12th, 2006, 10:04am » |
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hi stuart
pm'd you.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #13 on: Dec 12th, 2006, 10:52am » |
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Bad luck, Ain't you in a motoring organisation ?
I know the AA/RAC are fairly useless at faultfinding ( or can't be bothered ) especially on complicated beasts like the Scorpio, but at least they get you home or to a garage.
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #14 on: Dec 12th, 2006, 11:00am » |
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hi mr floppy
i've got it home. just need a new starter now.
stuart, where are you?
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #15 on: Dec 12th, 2006, 2:23pm » |
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Just about to take it off
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #16 on: Dec 12th, 2006, 8:38pm » |
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Heres the subframe diagram Andrew
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/rearsuspension96on.gif
Remove bolts 16 and 17 at each side, then 23 which holds the diff to the body. pop off the anti roll bar and the whole lot drops
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #17 on: Dec 13th, 2006, 10:36am » |
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hi stuart
looks easy enough!! 
now to talk nice to him!
cheers
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #18 on: Dec 13th, 2006, 6:05pm » |
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hi there
back on the road again. starter changed as well as the front flexy pipes. makes some difference to the feel of the brakes.
big thanks again to stuart for the motor. 
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Re: breakdown... had to happen one day
« Reply #19 on: Dec 13th, 2006, 10:25pm » |
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Glad you're sorted Andrew. Mike.
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