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    Running microbore heating pipes through kingspan

    Hi All Looking for some advice regarding running two eight foot lengths of 10mm microbore heating pipework from a radiator in 70mm kingspan PIR in order to avoid a doorway. Can I use a multi tool to channel out a V section, if so, do they need to be clipped in any way and can I simply cover...
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    Nissan serena electric mirror wiring

    Sorry for late reply, no indicator, original electric mirror from the 1990s, controls on switch unit are right, left, up, down, and heater, (de-fogger) Regards.
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    Nissan serena electric mirror wiring

    Hi All I am looking for some advice regarding my Nissan Serena 1994 SLX. I purchased a brand new genuine Nissan, OEM drivers side electric mirror which has a white 5 pin connector which has the following 5 colour wires, White Red Blue Black Lime Green The original mirror had two connectors...
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    Brake Caliper Pins

    Hi All Thanks for the replies, I previously used red grease because I was told it does not damage the rubber seals, no other reason. Advice very much appreciated.
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    Brake Caliper Pins

    Hi Just a quick question. I am changing my front brake pads tomorrow and have some Mintex cera tec lubricant but am wondering is it better to use red grease for the slide pins. Any advice as always truly appreciated
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    obsolete parts?

    Hi All Just a question I am sure somebody can answer, I have a Thorn apollo 15/30b which thankfully can still get most parts for but looking at the manual regarding spare parts as an example the 0 ring on the burner manifold ( dowty 204-112-4470 ) 402S098 is classed as obsolete. I am not...
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    Apollo 15/30 b Replacement

    Hi All Sorry for the late replies, my apologies, I meant to type Btu/h not KW. fortunately the Apollo is high up on the wall and having read the installation and service manual it seems to meet all the requirements. Just had it serviced and gas safety certificated so no point in swapping yet...
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    Apollo 15/30 b Replacement

    Hi Could someone recommend a good system boiler as a direct replacement for my trusty old boiler. 30kw flow and return at top, horizontal flue. 10 rads. Easy controls, easily maintainable, accessible parts, usual thing. Regards
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    Wiring a High Level Brake Light

    Hi All Purchased and fitted a high level brake light unit on my Nissan Serena, two wires, one black which is ground and a red and green which goes to a power supply. The nearest supply would be from the brake lights, the brake lights are dual purpose with the side lights. Wired to the bulbs as...
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    £180 for spark plug change ?

    And that is why I drive a 1994 Nissan Serena, last spark plug set cost me £7, brand new still sealed from a well known online auction site.
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    Nissan Serena Central Locking/Window Regulator switch not working

    Hi All Just an update, the problem was the main power window control switch which sits in the door card failed, I had an auto electrician check it out and he thought the power window amplifier was causing the issue because the are both connected, however I purchased a replacement switch unit...
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    Nissan Serena Central Locking/Window Regulator switch not working

    Hi All Thanks for your kind advice regarding the Nissan Serena power switch issue, I am wondering now if a short on the rear wiper could have caused other issues, a check online shows the harness routes, I will disconnect the wiper motor as suggested and replace the 10 amp fuse and see what...
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    Nissan Serena Central Locking/Window Regulator switch not working

    Hi All Yesterday I got into my Nissan Serena SLX 2.0 ltr 1994 and locked all the doors using the central locking switch which is located drivers side, this also includes the power window switches and a switch which locks the passengers electric window, it is all one unit which is part of the...
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    Brake booster replacement

    Hi John Thanks for the reply, the brakes work but feel a bit spongy, no hardness or difficulty depressing the pedal simply having to press the pedal further than normal to slow the vehicle down, but as I said hissing noise when pedal pushed in, so suspect a dodgy diaphragm. A non Nissan new...
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    Brake booster replacement

    Hi All I need to change my brake booster on my Nissan serena 2.0 SLX as the diaphragm is not functioning properly as a hissing noise is heard when I depress the brake pedal, I cannot see any damage or leaks on the hoses and was wondering if anyone has done this procedure before. Do I simply...
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    Correct oil

    Hi All I have a nissan serena petrol 1994 with a 2.0 SR20DE litre engine. I have been using Castrol GTX 15W40 oil with no issues for the last four years. However when I searched online for the correct recommended oil for the engine it shows 5W 30 I would like any thoughts please as I want to...
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    Brake Cliper slide pin grease

    Hi I have used red grease in the past but have heard silicone paste is a better option? I asked for this at a local motor spares shop and was given a tube of Mintex Ceratec and was told that this would do the job. Although it states on the tube for brake discs, has anybody used this on their...
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    Heating Engineer Electrical

    Hi Thank you for your kind responses and comments, I have had two visits (no phone calls) from gas safe heating engineers, I explained the issue firstly being the tv suppressor popping, (from its casing), and as already discussed this boiler has no pcb, no fan and should be an easier than...
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    Heating Engineer Electrical

    Hi All Please can anyone confirm what can cause a tv suppressor to pop, having called an engineer in yesterday, he stated the probable cause of it blowing was the central heating pump, as there was no power to it and as it was an older grundfos model 25 years plus. The wiring schematics for the...
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    honeywell gas valve?

    Hi I have a thorn apollo 15/30b which does not fire up when required, the motorised valve is brand new, as well as the cylinder and room stats, the motorised valve moves as it should but the pump is not running. I checked supply to the pump and there is none, I traced back to the wiring centre...
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