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 Another one with worn splines!! |
martinfiattech
 12th Apr 2015 1:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 75 · Views: 48497 · Subject: Another one with worn splines!! |
Most informative, thank you.
I plan to remove the transfer box next year to carry out the above work. I had a new shaft fitted, last year under warranty.
I wonder if you could fit a C.V. boot (cut ... |
| Car Dealer Marketing Ideas |
martinfiattech
12th Apr 2015 1:08pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 4534 · Subject: Car Dealer Marketing Ideas |
| Having been in the motor trade for the last 25 years. ( main dealer and indy shops) I`ve seen lots of sales gimmicks, con tricks, etc. Dealers need to wake up to the fact that the customer is a lot br ... |
| Locked Me Out Today !! |
martinfiattech
1st Apr 2015 10:20am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 51 · Views: 28565 · Subject: Locked Me Out Today !! |
So far mines behaved it`s self.
I`am just trying to understand the issue. Does the closing of the door /s trigger the central locking.
I just wondered how the fault could be reproduced under te ... |
| Winch power advice |
martinfiattech
26th Mar 2015 10:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 3584 · Subject: Winch power advice |
Wow, could you imagine the size / cost of the inverter to run that.
Looking at the at the power rating of your winch motor. It`s nearly twice the max power of your starter motor.
Which is roughly ... |
| Clarkson Sacked |
martinfiattech
25th Mar 2015 8:12pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 99 · Views: 42602 · Subject: Clarkson Sacked |
I don`t understand this. He hit a work mate. = instant dismissal.
They should have sent him packing their and then. He is the kind of stone age dinosaur the motor trade does`ent need.
I met him on ... |
| Advice Gents... |
martinfiattech
25th Mar 2015 7:54pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 5422 · Subject: Advice Gents... |
Hold on. MAC 22. Before you go off stabbing wires at will. What are you powering ?
You may well pull to large a current thru something and cost yourself thousands.
On a more professional route, ma ... |
| Strange Problem, top speed 39mph after truck runs 1/2 hour |
martinfiattech
23rd Mar 2015 10:47pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 7096 · Subject: Strange Problem, top speed 39mph after truck runs 1/2 hour |
If I remember correctly, the l/r has the same engine ecu as transit.
If it over heats, it does not go in to limp mode. It just cuts out. their is a thermal cut out sensor on the back of the cylinde ... |
| Opinions on Puma engine and running gear please |
martinfiattech
17th Mar 2015 10:56am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 13328 · Subject: Opinions on Puma engine and running gear please |
Had a series 3, Two of them, a 1987. 90 diesel. Now on to a 2011 Puma.
It`s dry, nice and warm in side, goes well. Had a few issues under warranty now had it 18 months. It`s a keeper. |
| Help! turbo boost solenoid |
martinfiattech
17th Mar 2015 10:38am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 20250 · Subject: Help! turbo boost solenoid |
Nice to see lorryman`s knowledge back. Will make a copy of these for myself, thanks.
I think I read some where you can get the turbo modulator unit it`s self, from ford separate to the turbo.
(Not ... |
| A Squeak and a Clank! |
martinfiattech
17th Mar 2015 10:30am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3548 · Subject: A Squeak and a Clank! |
OOhhhh.
At what age does this creak start to happen. I`ve just started to make a happy kind of groan when I sit down of an evening.
I`am a little worried. |
| A Squeak and a Clank! |
martinfiattech
15th Mar 2015 11:19pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3548 · Subject: A Squeak and a Clank! |
My self I would jack up the back end. Check for play in any suspension joints, prop uj`s and wheel bearings. ( make sure any and all bearings are running true and not over heated).
Drop the wheels of ... |
| Kenwood Cubby Active Sub Install |
martinfiattech
14th Mar 2015 10:57am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 57 · Views: 47597 · Subject: Kenwood Cubby Active Sub Install |
Thanks, I will give that go.
The other thing is, my stereo is a Alpine bt 136. Which has settings for the sub. My question is. The display states the option to `Reverse phase subwoffer` ??? Has anyon ... |
| Kenwood Cubby Active Sub Install |
martinfiattech
12th Mar 2015 11:30pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 57 · Views: 47597 · Subject: Kenwood Cubby Active Sub Install |
Brought one myself a while ago, I fitted it up side down to the cubby box. This way you can hide the wires better.
You have to raise the box by 13 mm to route the loom thru. See spacers under the box ... |
| It has happened AGAIN !!! |
martinfiattech
4th Mar 2015 11:56am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 73 · Views: 40052 · Subject: It has happened AGAIN !!! |
This is a very good read.
I`ve just spent a few days on works courses, at Fiat.
We have been using variable displacement oil pump`s on car engines for a while, How it`s coming to the new eco jet ... |
| Running Lean |
martinfiattech
1st Mar 2015 3:52pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 5344 · Subject: Running Lean |
| 2.2 = DPF, Less soot of course, it`s gona have a cleaner exhaust. |
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