Author |
Message |
Topic: Alternator voltage regulator |
Patrick
Replies: 6
Views: 3581
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:02 am Subject: Thanks for the replies - solved the problem for now |
Hi!
Thanks for all your replies. Ì solved the problem for now....
First I checked the lamp in the dashboard - seemed to be ok but i changed it for a new one anyway.
Then I looked at the wiring ... |
Topic: Alternator voltage regulator |
Patrick
Replies: 6
Views: 3581
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:16 pm Subject: Alternator voltage regulator |
Hello!
I'm having a huge electrical problem on my 33 1.7 i.e (1992).
The symptoms are:
1) No power from battery (I suspect it is not charged at all by the alternator)
2) Alternator low charging ... |
Topic: Forgot a part during reassembly - is it important? |
Patrick
Replies: 1
Views: 1232
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:28 am Subject: Forgot a part during reassembly - is it important? |
Hi!
Just replaced my leaking fuel tank yesterday (awkward job by the way...)
Anyway after mounting the new tank and tightening the bolts of the straps holding the thing to the body i recognized th ... |
Topic: slack clutch pedal |
Patrick
Replies: 9
Views: 2959
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 3:26 pm Subject: Pin on slave cylinder |
Hi,
not sure if I'm getting the point on this one, but the pin on the slave cylinder that actually pushes the fork that releases the clutch bearing is supposed to be "free". It is actually just he ... |
Topic: Fuel tank replacement |
Patrick
Replies: 2
Views: 1479
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:53 pm Subject: Fuel tank replacement |
Hi all!
I'm about to change the fuel tank on my 33 1.7 i.e. (1992). Can anyone give me some tips on the practical issues while doing the work?
for example:
What other parts should be replaced ... |
Topic: Water reservoir for wipers |
Patrick
Replies: 2
Views: 1233
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:34 am Subject: Water reservoir for wipers |
Before actually changing the reservoir check all hoses and the pumps. In my case the pump fpr the headlight washers was leaking!
Regards
Patrick |
Topic: windscreen washer not working |
Patrick
Replies: 2
Views: 1251
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:34 pm Subject: windscreen washer not working |
Hi everybody.
I have a problem with the windscreen washer of my 33 1.7 i.e (1992). When I engage the washer with the steering column switch only the wipers start to move but no water comes.
Some ... |
Topic: strut problem |
Patrick
Replies: 2
Views: 1439
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 9:10 pm Subject: KONI shock replacement |
Hi!
You're right: The BOGE Struts are one single unit. Nevertheless you can replace them with KONI inserts (did it myself):
You have to saw off the top end of the BOGE strut and remove the whole ... |
Topic: Wipers |
Patrick
Replies: 10
Views: 3057
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:49 pm Subject: Wipers |
Hi!
Could be the relay (on mine its grey). Its located in the fuse box below the steering column.
Regards
Patrick |
Topic: Removing pistions from brake caliper |
Patrick
Replies: 4
Views: 2017
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:14 pm Subject: Removing pistions from brake caliper |
Thanks!
I'll try the trick with the compressed air. Did you build a special adapter here as well, or did you just aim the compressor "pistol" at the thread for the brake hose?
Regards
Patrick |
Topic: Removing pistions from brake caliper |
Patrick
Replies: 4
Views: 2017
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:29 pm Subject: Removing pistions from brake caliper |
Hello everybody,
I'm trying to overhaul a pair of used brake calipers for my 33. This leads me to my question:
How can i remove the pistons from the caliper? Usually (if the calipers were still c ... |
Topic: Starter problems |
Patrick
Replies: 11
Views: 4524
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 2:36 pm Subject: starter button |
Hi!
Yeah same with me: I also thought that the starter motor itself was the cause...so off I went and bought a new one for a lot of money...but that didn't solve the problem of course...
Any ... |
Topic: Starter problems |
Patrick
Replies: 11
Views: 4524
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 9:38 am Subject: Starter Problems |
Hi!
Had the same problem on my 33. It sounds like the contact plate within the starter key assembly. Check this by short circuiting the starter motor
with a screwdriver (insulated!) between the s ... |
Topic: Fuelly smell ... |
Patrick
Replies: 1
Views: 1291
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 9:29 pm Subject: Fuelly smell ... |
Hi!
I recently noticed a quite fuelly smell within my 33 1.7. i.e. 8v ('92). It seems to be especially strong when the car heats up in the sun.
Can anyone tell me where I should look for the sour ... |
Topic: Rear axle support point rusted away! |
Patrick
Replies: 2
Views: 1446
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:29 pm Subject: Rear axle support point rusted away! |
Hi Everybody,
I just discovered a serious problem on my 33 1.7 i.e. ('92) after recognizing a knocking sound coming from the back of the car.
The body support point of the upper right (drivers vi ... |
Topic: Coolant Hoses |
Patrick
Replies: 3
Views: 2339
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:28 pm Subject: Coolant Hoses |
Hi!
I dont't know to which hoses you are specifiacally referring to, but there are quite a few different hoses within the coolant system of a 33 (diameter- and materialwise). Even if you had all th ... |
Topic: Replacing throttle cable! |
Patrick
Replies: 1
Views: 1653
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 7:09 pm Subject: Replacing throttle cable! |
Hi Guys,
as i mentioned in an earlier post, i wasted the throttle cable on my 33 1.7 i.e ('92) by melting ! (btw today the engine started again without problems so the ecu does not seem to hav ... |
Topic: Bleeding clutch slave cylinder |
Patrick
Replies: 3
Views: 2397
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2003 8:40 pm Subject: Thanks! |
Thanks for the advice guys! This will help me complete the job!
Greetings
Patrick |
Topic: Stupid Mistake; I shortcircuited my throttle cable! |
Patrick
Replies: 2
Views: 1921
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2003 5:48 pm Subject: Stupid Mistake; I shortcircuited my throttle cable! |
Hi everbody,
today I did s.th very stupid: I removed the starter motor on my 33 1.7 i.e. ('92) without disconnecting the battery first. Of course the power cable of the starter motor touched the e ... |
Topic: Bleeding clutch slave cylinder |
Patrick
Replies: 3
Views: 2397
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2003 5:39 pm Subject: Bleeding clutch slave cylinder |
Hi everbody,
I'm currently changing my gearbox and want to replace the clutch slave cylinder as well. The old one is already out, but now to my question:
Can I bleed the new cylinder in a not c ... |
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