S3 info, help & pointers sought please!!
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Hi all
Now the weather's really better (notwithstanding the fact that the MOT is soon due) the work started in earnest this evening.
My car has - prior to my ownership I hasten to add - spent time outdoors and has suffered. Usual indicators, rusty bolt heads, mildew stains on carpets etc. You get the drift!
I have a list of requests, plus some basic servicing questions, so please forgive the length and variety of this! My heartfelt thanks in advance
Seatbelts - need to replace. Which will fit?
Boot electric release switch U/S - imprinted number 338-602. Where can I source?
Boot release solenoid/motor U/S. What's it from and where can I source?
Ancillary switches (left to right = dummy, panel, R fog,fan are all suspect -greenish deposit on them, says electrician. Believe from TR7. Where can I source?
Ancillary switches' mounting panel (which I thought was veneer) is actually metal. What's your favourite - polish the metal, clean off and recover with fablon - or custom made walnut? Same for horizontal door strips.
Bonnet stay although it fits in retaining socket, is loose and pops out if I even go near it! Any remedy?
General servicing advice - preferred engine oil, source for replacement oil filter and part number?
Coolant all year round?
Recommended psi?
I warned it was a shopping list!
Best
Now the weather's really better (notwithstanding the fact that the MOT is soon due) the work started in earnest this evening.
My car has - prior to my ownership I hasten to add - spent time outdoors and has suffered. Usual indicators, rusty bolt heads, mildew stains on carpets etc. You get the drift!
I have a list of requests, plus some basic servicing questions, so please forgive the length and variety of this! My heartfelt thanks in advance
Seatbelts - need to replace. Which will fit?
Boot electric release switch U/S - imprinted number 338-602. Where can I source?
Boot release solenoid/motor U/S. What's it from and where can I source?
Ancillary switches (left to right = dummy, panel, R fog,fan are all suspect -greenish deposit on them, says electrician. Believe from TR7. Where can I source?
Ancillary switches' mounting panel (which I thought was veneer) is actually metal. What's your favourite - polish the metal, clean off and recover with fablon - or custom made walnut? Same for horizontal door strips.
Bonnet stay although it fits in retaining socket, is loose and pops out if I even go near it! Any remedy?
General servicing advice - preferred engine oil, source for replacement oil filter and part number?
Coolant all year round?
Recommended psi?
I warned it was a shopping list!
Best
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