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    norseman replied to the thread vacuum.
    RR's went 'electronic' in the dizzy department in the early 'eighties, but thank you for your contribution John. nb. yes it was...
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    norseman replied to the thread vacuum.
    Many thanks to you all for the replies, sometimes a seemingly silly question isn't .. I've shortened the hose to a length I think will...
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    norseman reacted to Avocet's post in the thread vacuum with Thanks Thanks.
    I'd be amazed if you'd notice any difference. As Lower says, it's only the time taken to evacuate the tube that will change. The level...
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    norseman reacted to foxhole's post in the thread vacuum with Thanks Thanks.
    Just match to original length .
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    norseman reacted to Lower's post in the thread vacuum with Thanks Thanks.
    It won't be that sensitive to the exact length of hose. I'd trim it to a length similar to the original but slightly longer. With a...
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    norseman reacted to Burnerman's post in the thread vacuum with Thanks Thanks.
    I really wouldn't worry about it - the vacuum isn't enough to collapse the silicone hose so just trim it to a suitable length. John :)
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    norseman posted the thread vacuum in Car Repairs / Maintenance.
    I recently needed to replace the small bore rubber hose that enables vacuum from the plenum of my old V8 RR to advance the distributor...
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    norseman replied to the thread Cleaning overalls.
    Does this ancient tradition still take place? I would have thought disposable coveralls that contribute to environmental decline would...
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    A few years ago people were being encouraged to use public transport more often for short journeys where a car wasn't practical to go...
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    norseman replied to the thread Tyres will fail MOT.
    'Oh I would love that, an emergency perhaps in winter & at the dead of night .. my electric car unusable due to a discharged battery o_O
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    norseman replied to the thread Tyres will fail MOT.
    Thanks for that, I'll probably renew all four tyres after this coming winter & will replace the spare at the same time.
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    norseman replied to the thread Tyres will fail MOT.
    How old are the tyres? Do you know how to check the DOT code on the sidewalls to give you that info? Tyre brands vary when it comes to...
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    norseman replied to the thread 2005 Rover 75 Air-con.
    My old 5 series does the opposite. Hit the a/c button at idle, hear the compressor engage & the revs increase marginally. No noticeable...
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    norseman reacted to Avocet's post in the thread 2005 Rover 75 Air-con with Thanks Thanks.
    More often a sticker these days. It should have "R134a" on it, for a car of that age, and then the weight of gas in the system...
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    norseman replied to the thread 2005 Rover 75 Air-con.
    Thanks for that, I've never noticed such a plate but will look for it next time the bonnet is opened. The figure of 1250g injected into...
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