Sputnik 1

Hello All this may sound a bit weird but here goes.............. I have been running my 1997 FL as a 2 wheel drive ( ie without the prop ) for several years now without problem ( but better handling and MPG ) so the question is could I have the transfer box removed ? if so what would the result be and how could it be achieved - is there a conversion / blanking panel or is it a no go ????? thoughts and advice gratefully recieved - insults and abuse are not ........ :-) cheers m a r t i n

Hi Guys wonder if you can help on this one - since I got my FL I have had to really B A N G the rear door in order for it to close it seems to strike the latch which in turn lifts the door slightly in order to close. Q: how do I adjust the door / lock in order for it to close without needing to slam it ?? I have had a go at loosening the hinge bolts but there doesnt seem any play in them any ideas gratefully received regards Sputnik

Might sound daft but I had a similar problem with mine - all I did was change the battery in the keyfob and it hasnt done it since.......

Getting a bit peeeed off now lads - pls any advice most gratefully received. one by one my door locks are starting to either jam, stick, struggle / not respond and now struggling to be opened from either side manually. Have tried stripping cleaning and re-greasing ( although not quite sure how to get access to the guts.... ) in the process have managed to loose both rear ' pop ups ' but not worrying about them..... are my lock solenoids going soft ????? are my greased parts seizing due water ingress ???? is there a single earth or 12 v feed for all locks going high resistance ???? any ideas

Hi All I suppose this is a bit of a long shot but does anyone have any experience or knowledge of using a Oxy Hydrogen generator in their FL ??? if so did it actually increase the mpg - am interested as I am considering having one made. thanks Sputnik

have you verified the fans DO actually run ??? Try hot wiring them to see if they work - or if you have a multimeter spike the wires and see if voltage appears when engine gets hot.

Just out of curiosity have you tried firing up the new starter via jump leads whilst out of the engine ? Keep a good size 10 boot on it on the deck as you do and watch to see if the bendix actually engages to your green area that will prove the starter, cog, contacter and motor - if it does then either as previously stated wrong starter or goosed flywheel teeth regards M

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Hi All I am sure this is going to be a daft question but here goes...... I have just spotted on ebay someone selling a ' broken VC ' saying that repair parts are available on ebay to put them right. Am I to understand that these things can be 'reconditioned' in some way and if so what would be required Mine has seized and a recondition kit may be a better way to go than a 200 quid replacement all advice gratefully received cheers Sputnik

Hi People can anyone pls point me in the right direction. My chariot ( 1.8 K series) has been parked up for about a fortnight - put her to bed without any probs Went to pull off the drive at the weekend and the foot brake went straight to the floor.......NO BRAKES !!!!! No sign of any fluid loss No sign of any holes in the servo or its pipes Noticed a very faint attempt at braking when full weight is on the final couple of mil of pedel travel but no back pressure any clues gratefully investigated any hints gratefully received any advice gratefully followed ( other than scrap it ...) cheers S p u t n i k 1

Good Question follow this link and find the answer http://www.whattowcar.com/ we use it to have fun matching different trailers to cars eg a lamborgini can tow a 2 tonne tabbert easily @ 120mph and a cv2 wont even pull the skin off a rice pudding.... regards S p u t n i k

Hi Guys maybe a stupid question but Im looking for a towbar for my S reg K series 5 door - I found one at the scrappy but they tell me as it is on a 3 door Y reg it wont fit - is this flannel or true ? any advice gratefully appreciated ( other than GET RID of the K series ) cheers rgds Martin

Hi a few posts down from your insertion theres an article about 2 wd FLs. It might be worth taking out the prop shaft and seeing if mpg becomes more economical - furthermore if some kind soul points you in the direction of a good gas kit pls pass on info as I would also be very interested. regards Martin

I had a power loss problem - was going round in circles trying to find it - finally stripped down fuel pump took out filter and back flushed it with clean fuel - the carp that came out was UNBELIEVABLE - did this till it ran clean - reassembled and hey presto no probs since ( touch wood ) - took about 30 mins start to finish - would be worth doing even if it isnt the sole cause of your grief good luck B)