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by Howard
Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Mk 1
Topic: wiper blades
Replies: 29
Views: 57636

Re: wiper blades

Found it... on a Midtec Bronze info sheet (red A reg in the photo). It says Mini rack, but 126 arms & blades.

If the arms a shorter, or more cranked, the end of the blade nearest the wheel box will run off the screen: unless you fit them to clear, then they'll run off the screen in the park ...
by Howard
Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Mk 1
Topic: Window seals -all them! Help!
Replies: 13
Views: 27770

Re: Window seals -all them! Help!

Anyone got experience of the original Fiat seal? That's what was holding mine in - badly.
by Howard
Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Mk 1
Topic: wiper blades
Replies: 29
Views: 57636

Re: wiper blades

I'm tinkering with wipers at the moment.

So far I've found LandRover Defender arms to be a good alternative. Britpart produce lots of cheapo goodies for Lannies & the arms come in both spline & bolt on varieties - they just need the bend at the end straightening out a little. They also do splined ...
by Howard
Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Mk 3 Convertible
Topic: Expansion tank alternative
Replies: 5
Views: 5953

Re: Expansion tank alternative

I've got a Clio one on my Mk1 it sits nicely in the corner behind the cross member and subframe mounting bolt.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/51A10-RENAULT-CLIO-MK2-2001-2005-COOLANT-EXPANSION-TANK-RESERVIOR-7700836316-/270933990397?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f14ec9bfd#ht_5011wt_756 ...
by Howard
Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Mk 1
Topic: Headlight alternatives
Replies: 4
Views: 10857

Re: Headlight alternatives

The headlights are a standard pattern used on lots of 70's-80's cars - Mk1 Metros (>1985) are probably the most common. Mk2 Metro (85>90) lights can also be made to fit; they are Halogen & won't rust, but you will need to rustle up some new adjusters.

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