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by Lecozens
Wed May 30, 2018 11:33 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Leaf springs - where to source
Replies: 9
Views: 5076

Re: Leaf springs - where to source

Thanks Ivor, I'll try and get hold of you one evening this week.
Ebay has turned up trumps, so thanks for the advise Matt.
Quick one, I've read previous threads on U bolts, am I right in thinking the bolts for a Minor are the right ones?
by Lecozens
Tue May 29, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Leaf springs - where to source
Replies: 9
Views: 5076

Leaf springs - where to source

Hi All,

Question - what happens when you take a corner to fast on 45 year old suspension?

Answer - anyone know where I can pick up a rear leaf spring for a '74 saloon.... I've tried some minor garages but they only have 5 leafs and nothing on ebay :(

Based in the west midlands if it helps.

Lewis
by Lecozens
Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Heater switches/toggle bars broken
Replies: 5
Views: 3238

Re: Heater switches/toggle bars broken

I think it's just come off, haven't had the fascia off yet due to working late but will be having a look over the next few days.
by Lecozens
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Heater switches/toggle bars broken
Replies: 5
Views: 3238

Re: Heater switches/toggle bars broken

Thanks jubileenut
I had a horrible feeling the lighter would need to come off.
Just a curious one, the green light thing, should it do anything?
by Lecozens
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Heater switches/toggle bars broken
Replies: 5
Views: 3238

Heater switches/toggle bars broken

Evening all, it's been a while since I posted but am in need of help. In my exuberance this evening to have a cool flush of air on my feet I've broken the toggle bar thing (I'm sure it has a correct name) on my dash board. From what I can tell the cable behind has detached itself from the toggle bar...
by Lecozens
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Temperature gauge issues
Replies: 9
Views: 5347

Re: Temperature gauge issues

Ps Tim, it's Lewis not Lee ;)
by Lecozens
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Temperature gauge issues
Replies: 9
Views: 5347

Re: Temperature gauge issues

Thanks David, I will give that a go tomorrow. Just to make sure I understand fully, take of the sender (electrical cable) off the sensor, put it on to a peice of clean metal attached to the car whilst the engine is running? If it goes all the way up, sensor is the issue if it doesnt then the cable i...
by Lecozens
Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Temperature gauge issues
Replies: 9
Views: 5347

Re: Temperature gauge issues

Cheers both, Tim you broke my heart a little, I was quite looking forward to seeing cora I will be doing a flush this week, was going to happen before this. Fuel gauge works, it constantly reminds me I need to buy more petrol. I won't lie, I am a complete car novice. What does short to earth mean an...
by Lecozens
Sun Aug 07, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Temperature gauge issues
Replies: 9
Views: 5347

Temperature gauge issues

Hi all, Driving to Peterbrough today I learnt something amazing about my car. Apparently I have the best cooling system ever. Even in the heat of today and driving for 2 hours my temperature gauge never moved more than half a cm. I'm assuming therefore my marina is either amazing or broken. Am I rig...
by Lecozens
Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: What did you do to your Marina today?
Replies: 2977
Views: 1461190

Re: What did you do to your Marina today?

Changed and cleaned my front brakes, they've been squeeky since I brought her and I finally had enough.
Whilst not a big job to some, before today I had never even changed a wheel so I'm quite chuffed.
No more squeeky brakes and I even managed a grown up skid :)
by Lecozens
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 9897

Re: Brake shoes

I wasn't saying you were wrong, I'm new to any sort of car work and it wasn't something that I'd heard before
by Lecozens
Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 9897

Re: Brake shoes

Not sure I'd be happy dropping the drum....
by Lecozens
Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 9897

Re: Brake shoes

Have ordered a new set, like the ones you posted aqua marina. Another week of squeeky brakes it is then :(
Just to double check, the correct ones are the same as an escort mk1/2?
by Lecozens
Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 9897

Re: Brake shoes

I feared that was it... wrong shoes then

On a brighter note anyone need some shoes? Can bring bl day
by Lecozens
Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 9897

Re: Brake shoes

Silly question, how do I find my chassis number?