ScoobyDougie

Thanks to all who chipped-in with a response to help. Cheers

Cheers for that. Used them in the past. Unfortunately the base plate from their jack stuck to the underside of my car. Didn't notice until i was on my way home when the plate finally dislodged and bounced between the road and the underside of my car! Only minor underseal damage, but what p155ed me off was the guys total lack of concern when i phoned to tell him what had happened.

ESP? Whereabouts?

Hi all Looking for new quality tyres for my classic prior to winter. Any recommendations on where to try in/arround East Kilbride or Glasgow area? Don't want damaged alloys! Cheers.

Cheers for that tip mate....I did feel like a bit of a crim! Will be better placed next time round.

Hi all Just to give you all a reminder that in certain situations your immobiliser cannot be deactivated by the fob control, hence your car remains 'dead' Not sure which signals effect it's operation, but it happened to my car yesterday. Luckily I changed the immobiliser keypad PIN recently and got out of a fix that way. It's worth noting that the ignition key does not need to be inserted or turned so that all of the dash lights are illuminated before you key in the PIN number. If you attempt to enter the PIN with the dash lights illuminted it will not mobilise the system. You need to enter the pin, which in my case triggered the alarm. Re enter the PIN to silence the alarm and mobilise the system, then you can turn the ignition key to start the car. Cheers.

You'll need to do a combination of both of these adjustments to do it properly. Adjust at the hubs first. i.e. remove rubber bung and adjust the nothched adjuster wheel upwards until it tightens, then back it off a few nothes to ensure that the shoes are not binding. Once you've done that at both sides you can then carry out the adjustment at the handbrake lever. Cheers.

I suppose I'd expect 400 to 500 to be about right. Good luck.

I can recommend these guys http://www.gearboxservices.com Based in Rutherglen They do everything from HGV's to mini's Cheers

May the force be with you [Y]

Hi all Fitted a magnex centre section and back box to my classic my2000 on Tuesday night. After fitting I obviously wanted to hear the results...and very good it was to hear the burble........if maybe a tad louder that I had anticipated[]. Only problem was that the engine took a while longer than usual to fire. It turned over ok but took a good 5 seconds or so to catch. It's done it once again since then. Anything to do with the new exhast? (I wouldn't have thought so but will happily receive your thoughts) Or, is it something that may be on its way out and completely let me down when i'm in the miidle of nowhere? Cheers.

The flip side is........................have a look at the number of scoobs for sale with 100K+ miles on the clock. A fair few around. Regular servicing and don't cane it constantly................... should go a long way toward keeping a healthy motor. Cheers.

Hi. Thx for offer but, like yourself, i'm not looking to cut into the rear shelf. Cheers.

Hi all. Looking to upgrade the speakers in my MY2000 classic. Any recommendations as to which are best? Looking for something that'll fit in the existing locations without any cutting/fettling. Cheers,

Cheers Mr B.

Meant to ask......would you recommend that I buy a new gasket and oval seal or did you fair ok with the ones that came off your existing systems?

Cheers for the feedback. Bought the centre section(without silencer box) and backbox today. Decided not to do the down-pipe as I don't want it too loud, and from the info i've had, the car should still pass emissions. I'm happy...the planet's happy......result! The quality of engineering is very good. Got a good price on it too from Motorsport World in Strathaven/on the net.

Give these guys a go mate. http://www.gearboxservices.com Great outfit based in Rutherglen. They do cars and commercial kit. Cheers.

What workshop manual do you use mate?

Hi all I'm thinking of fitting a Magnex center section de-cat and backbox (6x4 oval). Not looking for it to be too loud but need to hear more of the 'burble'. Would you recommend this set-up. I'm told it'll still pass emissions/MOT with the front cat only....is that right? Cheers.

Hi Anyone know the name of, and where you can buy, the dodgy green colour paint that's found on pulley covers, power steering fluid top cover, etc? Cheers,

Hi Give Alan a call on 0141 647 0534. They're part of a top gearbox repair/overhaul company based in Rutherglen. You'll get sound advice of these guys which of course is free of charge. If you're needing work done these guys are long term established, reasonably priced and reputable. Their web address is http://www.gearboxservices.com/ Hope this helps. Cheers

Hi all I've yet to change the plugs on mine..... they look like a bit of a nightmare to get at. I've changed plenty in the past on both steel and alloy cylinder heads but they've all been easily accessible. Any advice welcome. Standard plug socket ok for access? Why only hand tighten when replacing? Are they prone to seizing? Cheers.

Ah go on, go on, go on...have a ramble[] Seriously, I'm still in 'old skool' when it comes to detailing so could use some advice. It's mostly the autoglym products i've used in the past but i'm aware that things have moved on slightly. Advice much appreciated. Cheers.

What's your thoughts on Halley's then? Was thinking of using them in the future but will reconsider if you reckn they're a poor outfit? Cheers