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by jalopyjoe
Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Chris Knott - Club Insurers
Replies: 29
Views: 25151

Just got my quote from Chris Knott, £50 cheaper than the next best for TPFT! 12 monts insurance for £145.00, there are some advantages to getting old!!!
by jalopyjoe
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Wiper Problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2502

Wiper Problems

Can anyone tell me where to find the relay(s) for the wipers please. My intermittent wipe, flick wipe and self parking are all on the blink. Normal wiping on both speeds is fine. Anyone got any ideas?
by jalopyjoe
Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:30 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 3039

Problems

Having got all smug about my MOT pass, a couple of small problems have cropped up. Firstly the intermittent wipe, wiper parking and flick wipe have all started playing up, I'm guessing a relay problem, anyone got any ideas? Secondly, the alarm has started going off at random times for no apparent re...
by jalopyjoe
Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Rover owner Age
Replies: 66
Views: 59543

Oh go on then, I'm 59 and have had roughly a car a year since passing my test at 18, making my 216 my 43rd car. Along the way theres been everything from a rally Escort Mk.1 to some old bangers caused by marriage and house buying, a couple of highly modded fast road/sprint type motors, a couple of y...
by jalopyjoe
Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: MOT time
Replies: 1
Views: 2771

MOT time

Having bought the 216GSI unseen off Ebay a couple of months ago I put it in for an MOT last week and sat back with fingers crossed. Well it failed but only needed a section of exhaust and 2 anti roll bar links. As I'm getting on a bit I let the garage fix it and am now sorted for another 12 months. ...
by jalopyjoe
Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Clock illumination
Replies: 3
Views: 4907

Thanks guys, I'll have a go at it over the weekend.
by jalopyjoe
Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:01 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Clock illumination
Replies: 3
Views: 4907

Clock illumination

Anyone know if the clock in my 216GSI should be backlit? If it should be how do I get to the bulb to change it?
by jalopyjoe
Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Membership
Replies: 1
Views: 3218

Membership

Sorted out my application last night, sitting back and waiting for my goodies now :) :cool
by jalopyjoe
Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hiya
Replies: 2
Views: 3494

Hiya

Just saying hello having just acquired a 1993 216Gsi Auto and discovered this forum. The plan is to restore the car to its former glory so I hope old men with standard cars are welcome here :) :)
I will join the club as soon as I have all the info about the car to hand.