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[YZ250]

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but this W166 ML uses a leccy parking brake on the disc. You tell it via the dash cluster similar to Alan's VAG above. ……..

You have the added advantage that you can put your EPB into service mode from your dash menu  , whereas I have to plug a lead (Ross Tech VCDS Vagcom) into my OBD port and run a laptop, or use my OBDeleven Pro dongle (yes, that’s eleven, not 2 or 11)  and use my mobile phone. I prefer using the dongle as it can stay in the glovebox and is there whenever I need it. 

[STEMO]

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but this W166 ML uses a leccy parking brake on the disc. You tell it via the dash cluster similar to Alan's VAG above. ……..

You have the added advantage that you can put your EPB into service mode from your dash menu  , whereas I have to plug a lead (Ross Tech VCDS Vagcom) into my OBD port and run a laptop, or use my OBDeleven Pro dongle (yes, that’s eleven, not 2 or 11)  and use my mobile phone. I prefer using the dongle as it can stay in the glovebox and is there whenever I need it. 

Always handy to have a dongle in your glove box, just in case 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Not fitted yet, but took delivery of a brand new Gates, Omega Aux. belt tensioner.
Starting bid on ebay was £1.75.
No one else bid, so thats what I got it for. 

[YZ250]

Not fitted yet, but took delivery of a brand new Gates, Omega Aux. belt tensioner.
Starting bid on ebay was £1.75.
No one else bid, so thats what I got it for. 

Nice one, it’s not often a bargain like that comes along. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Fitted the new Aux. belt tensioner. Quite an easy job, although getting the bottom bolt back in is a bit awkward,
Then set about removing the top fan switch from the rad. When I took the switch out, the brass insert it screws into fell down inside the rad !
Then removed the rad to see if the situation is salvageable.
When I got the rad off the car, I noticed a pink patch on the bottom right corner.
This may or may not be connected to the leak from further up on the same side.
It looks like theres a good chance I will be ordering a new rad.
Will ascertain for certain in the morning. 

[Doctor Gollum]

At least you have found the failure point.

By the time you've buggered about with it, you could have a new radiator fitted 

The threaded insert is cast into the plastic end tank when it's moulded, effecting a meaningful repair is less likely than ToneE B Liar being hung for treason on BBC News at One.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Well, I will have to order it and then await delivery, but yes I think your right. 

[countrywoman]

Spent another day at the car show with the Austin/omega, nobody won the spot prize for guess the engine!!! One thing I did notice driving it is power comes in at 4000 rpm and it wants to rev.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

At least you have found the failure point.

By the time you've buggered about with it, you could have a new radiator fitted 

The threaded insert is cast into the plastic end tank when it's moulded, effecting a meaningful repair is less likely than ToneE B Liar being hung for treason on BBC News at One.

New rad and fan switch ordered. Had a look and I may have been able to fix it, but theres always the worry that it wont be a 100% repair and it would always be in the back of my mind that I could lose all the coolant at some point.
Not worth the hassle.
Should be delivered Weds. and Im off work until Friday night, so hopefully back on the road in a few days.

[Raeturbo]

Spent another day at the car show with the Austin/omega, nobody won the spot prize for guess the engine!!! One thing I did notice driving it is power comes in at 4000 rpm and it wants to rev.

       Have you got the multi ram connected correctly?

[countrywoman]

The one that fits in front of the engine was deleted, no room ! still has the flaps in intake. New pipe work looks like a pretzel with intake in centre of V to air filter and into a pipe with the airflow meter then into a chamber that has a pipe for each side over top of cams and turning into manifold. Its the only way to fit it under the bonnet.

[Raeturbo]

The one that fits in front of the engine was deleted, no room ! still has the flaps in intake. New pipe work looks like a pretzel with intake in centre of V to air filter and into a pipe with the airflow meter then into a chamber that has a pipe for each side over top of cams and turning into manifold. Its the only way to fit it under the bonnet.

       Ahhh that’s why the power is being delivered differently then. Still as long as there’s not too many bends and its big enough, I’m sure it will be fine.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Just been out and gave the engine bay a clean, as I can get at areas I usually cant with the bagpipes & rad in place.
Then had the thought that it would be daft not to replace the oil pressure switch as thats probably where the oil mist and drips are coming from.
So just ordered one of those as well.
Were getting back into Triggers broom territory again with this car. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Rad and fan switch turned up today.
So Ive assembled everything - switches, fan and housing, Trans fluid cooler, onto the new rad.
Didnt get to fit it back in the car as I had to give the Tortoise enclosure a coat of paint. 
Should get it all back together tomorrow.

[ronnyd]

Rad and fan switch turned up today.
So Ive assembled everything - switches, fan and housing, Trans fluid cooler, onto the new rad.
Didnt get to fit it back in the car as I had to give the Tortoise enclosure a coat of paint. 
Should get it all back together tomorrow.

Give it the brush and tell it to get on with it.