Wayne2015

Is it safe just to top up coolant with tap water????

Got the lose tape! And NO, its NOT a selfie-stick LOL Leaking coolant? YES! Well this be the caused? But if it is shouldnt it just overheat engine at all speeds/rev? Not just stalled at 400rpm in neutral?

Took to local garage: They say if car fires up ok and drives ok (apart from stalling at slow down in nuetral) THEN the battery and alternator are fine

Got on this on my car! Looks decent - not sure how old or got full charge?

Cheers everyone :) Sean Cheers bud! See u Sunday! If i running a bit late - u know y!

Engine sounds ok? That piece of lose tape/cloth not cause is it???

Just to clarify again When key is position 2 on dash: 1. Battery light on 2. Handbrake light on 3. Oil lamp light FLASHING??????????????

Where is this exactly?

ALWAYS neutral, Stuart! Cant really keep my eyes on the dash and road at same time, But: 1. ALWAYS when slowing down 2. AND in the MIDDLE of changing down 3. AND always in neutral The EXACT SCENARIO seems to be: 1. Coming to junction (or slowing down)... 2. Nearly stop, depress clutch, neutral 3. Think the rev just dipping to 400rpm 4. Battery light flickers 5. Battery light All steps 3-6 in a split second ... 6. STALLED !

Hi Read so much about this problem on here, Golf forum, Pistonheads etc etc But there is no CLEAR definitivr solution :( :( :( It started to stall once every other day - Be it warm, cold, oil temp low or 100 degrees. BUT always when changing down towards a junction. The battery light comes on and if i rev it enough its ok. Else that split second the battery light comes on- it stalls :( Its done it EVERY DAY now for 3-4 days in a trot Now SIX times in a 60min lunch break :( Is there somewhere i can start with solidly? I read about - 1. Clean ISV 2. Check MAF 3. Clean throttle body 4. Reset ECU 5. Check all intake pipes... Help?!!!! :(

Cheers Jamie! Basically not even sure its the battery! Its my VR6 stalling when coming into a junction changing down :-( Its happened 6 times just this lunch time :( Will start a new thread to ask ...

Cool guys :) I know it could be one of many things - but battery good start i think ...

Does forum has a discount code with ECPs? Cheers

Hi Thinking of getting Stealth Racing to put in a new battery. Which battery best? How much? Thanks Wayne

Coming Sunday, mate! Picking up in person!

Cool! I ll do it when i feel brave and guarantee of indefinite dry weather for days! How do i test / check the drains? Where the water leave the car body?

Hi Only joined forum less than a week and IMPRESSED with the friendly welcome and fantastic help/tips from everyone :) I will be travelling down south from West Yorks (Valentine Sunday) and probably return either the Monday or Tuesday (1/2 term) - going as far as Bournemounth. Thought I return some favours if u want me to pick up / deliver anything (light / small) enroute? I do have my 2 boys with me too :) Thanks

Thanks! Not really sure if i want to attempt! :( Wot if i cant close the sunroof again

By the way Where does the sunroof water drain to via tube? I know my Prelude it drains to the boot wings where i removed the outlets and unblocked them

Cheers Andy But my sunroof dont work - so how do i check? :( Did ask seller at the time to show me how to open and how he closed it using an allen key/screwdriver (coz he said it only tilts on one side), but he said he rather not :(

Just did a quick Google on plates. It "seems" the law (include MOT): Requires 2001 format plates PLUS BS standard lettering PLUS supplier details BUT Classic cars pre-1973 exempt! And this is the grey area - what about cars made between 1973-2001??? Original plates maybe OK in pre-2001 format, But I guess plates made from 2001 will have to be in new format. So how does one/Police know if plates original?

Cheers Sean! But don't they also need name of supplier stamped on plates?

Cheers Tobz The seller real nice guy - I will still give him benefit of the doubt. Maybe I too nice! Plate wise - no idea! Came with car! But they are embossed! Not even sure they legal???!!! So stayed behind a police van with camera today - just in case he decides to pull me over! Lol

Oh And after re-assurances from seller that there are no leaks on car and deffo NOT from sunroof nor boot - i know these are NOTORIOUS issues/rust for old cars...i found: YES! After one car wash - the back of sun roof LEAKS! Inside wet from handbrake to rear ash tray! Now unless the seller never drove in wet and always park in garage, i am leaving me options open whether to return the car ... Will give the seller benefit of doubt But if i find major leak in boot as well then deffo considering the option! GRRRRRRR

Thanks Andy :) Just some final touches... For internal plastic/rubber: External trims: Exhuast: