Recent content by baldykev

I would only use plastic for hot and cold supply's if no joints are under screed.

You could try a push (plastic) fit T need to measure fitting to see if it would fit once copper pipe is cut ,and you have play in the copper pipe to allow access to fit push fit . it would get you out of trouble .

I see you had to remove engine mount for access ,engine mount may be slightly out of align /under stress from original position. trying losing bolts rocking engine by hand gentle then re tighten bolts up. I had this problem when a clutch was done on a fiesta Worth a try

They should check the trye with the correct operating pressure in the trye not 60psi. As that high pressure could push the the wall of the trye hard up against the rim of the alloy and seal it. When drooping the pressure back down it could cause the tyre wall just to move back of the alloy rim...

check the outside socket for water ingress and any outside lights make sure you isolate power before hand

This will help explain what a pin in the trv is .

If you say its at at a regular time ask your neighbor's in so that they can hear it . May help

3rd brake light not legal requirement ,but if fitted must work

washer jets will freeze even with antifreeze in the washer bottle. Most of the time the jets freeze due to moisture in the air That is why the good old electric washer jets where invented

For safety may be worth having a emergency light fitted as well, so in case of power failure for any reason you can see what you are doing . Or at least have a torch stored in EASY place to access.

Take it back to the garage they diagnosed it as brakes. Ask them to have another look for free. When up on ramp a lot easier to see what's going on

If you cant remove water for soldering or awkward to get at to solder, I would go with compression fittings with a smear of jet blue(other makes available)on the olives

Face of belt drives the water pump, in case of water pump failure the belt will not be damaged (in theory) if it was a tooth drive on pump it would. I cant remember but some cars used the water pump for the tension of the timing belt(been some time now) lol

The main live battery lead has a fuse built into about 150 amps which can not be replaced part of the wiring . To check this is ok follow the main live lead down to the starter and with your meter see if you have power to it where it connects to the starter This will prove if fuse has blown or...

Yes be the same