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[Pete Elite]

Hi all,
       I've just changed(a job I've been intending to do for quite a while now)the non-adjustable steering column on my 96 Elite for an adjustable one and what a difference it makes to the comfort and driving position .
 I used the info. given in the maintenance section supplied by matchless([size=14]thanks matchless[/size]) which was very easy to follow and was a surprisingly straight forward job to carry out and well worth doing if your a bulkier chap such as me .

   On another matter, i haven't started the engine for about 3 1/2 months and would like to turn the engine over without it actually starting so as to push some oil round, so can someone let me know the best way to do this and if you think It's necessary :-/ :question.

         Thanks,
                    Pete.

[Agemo]

Glad the column job went well, they are brilliant. As for the turning over thing, I am sure it is a good idea,Use the starting handl - Oh no, we don't have thise any more!!!  I would have thought a spanner on the crank would be the best way. Any opinions?

[Toby]

Can you not take your immobiliser chip out of your key?

Think the engine cranks but won't start

[Pete Elite]

Thanks Agemo, yes certainly a worthwhile mod.

 As for turning the engine over and using a starting handle, are you talking from experience, if so your showing you age now .
 I was thinking because of the cats i don't want to just turn it over without it starting but still pumping petrol in to the cylinders, and was wondering if there was a way to do it :question.

        Thanks,
                   Pete .

[Pete Elite]

Can you not take your immobiliser chip out of your key?

Think the engine cranks but won't start

 As above Toby .

[unlucky alf]

nice one on the column pete, i`ll be doing mine soon as im about to buy one, so was there anything that was a bit tricky?, ive still to locate the plastic cowling though so if anyone reading this can oblige & as for turning the engine over i would pull the fuse to the fuel pump

[Toby]

Can you not take your immobiliser chip out of your key?

Think the engine cranks but won't start

 As above Toby .

I see, I was under the impression that when the immobiliser kicked in it would cut the fuel supply. Fuse idea sounds better though 

[Pete Elite]

nice one on the column pete, i`ll be doing mine soon as im about to buy one, so was there anything that was a bit tricky?, ive still to locate the plastic cowling though so if anyone reading this can oblige & as for turning the engine over i would pull the fuse to the fuel pump

  Thanks Alf, Certainly was worth the effort and as for any tricky bits, taking the electric plug off from the left hand side of the column(round plug other end of ignition switch)place a flat bladed screwdriver or similar between joint(1st joint in from the left)and prise it apart a bit at a time, it will come off eventually .
  To remove the middle support bracket bolt i removed the instrument pod which made it a doddle to access .
  The sheer bolt i removed by just tapping it round with a cold chisel and removed it with my fingers after 1 full turn .
    HTH Alf .

      As for the fuse do you know which one this is and is it under the column or the bonnet :question.

[Pete Elite]

Can you not take your immobiliser chip out of your key?

Think the engine cranks but won't start

 As above Toby .

I see, I was under the impression that when the immobiliser kicked in it would cut the fuel supply. Fuse idea sounds better though 

       I'm not sure to be honest Toby but as you say Alf's idea of the fuse sounds the way to go, thanks anyway for your advise .

[unlucky alf]

according to my handbook it says fuse 18 -20amp & cheers for the tip

[Pete Elite]

according to my handbook it says fuse 18 -20amp & cheers for the tip

   Thanks for that Alf and hope you get on alright with your column change .

[unlucky alf]

according to my handbook it says fuse 18 -20amp & cheers for the tip

   Thanks for that Alf and hope you get on alright with your column change .

its me your talking about , be prepared for another of my epic tales

[Pete Elite]

according to my handbook it says fuse 18 -20amp & cheers for the tip

   Thanks for that Alf and hope you get on alright with your column change .

its me your talking about , be prepared for another of my epic tales

       Oh yeah, sorry Alf I'll await your full report .

   PS. If you weren't so far away i would have gladly come round and give you a hand, don't mind helping when i know what I'm doing(hopefully) .

[LFF64]

Not knowing the full story , but why cant you start and run the engine 

[Agemo]

Good point about pulling the fuse, never thought about pumping fuel into the cats. I was also going to ask about why you don't want to run the engine. Oh and the starting handle - had one on my HA Viva, so yes, showing my age all right.