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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [xj-s] A few quick thoughts
Hi everyone,
I have a few thoughts about some of the topics
discussed recently. For the foam around the radiator I went to a
local upholstery shop and obtained several pieces of what they called high
density foam. They use it because it retains its shape even after hundreds
of compactions and expansions. Seems to hold up fine used to seal
around the radiator. It's been in there for two years and still
pliable.
For the drive belt from the antenna; try
bringing what's left of it to a VCR repair center or a Electronic Parts Store in
your area. (forget Radio Shack... if they have it, it's too common a part for
anyone to actually need) It was a sort of part time job of
mine and I know there are literally hundreds of generic belts of all sizes
available as replacements for original Japanese parts.
I replaced my electric fan with a SAAB turbo
fan, (mainly because I had a donor car). It does work exponentially better
than stock.
One last thing: About using expanding foam
as a way to prevent water from "getting in there", I paint and
do body work on cars as a hobby (when I'm not replacing valve seats). I
was taught that it isn't usually a good idea to try to seal up a cavity.
You think you're keeping water out, but in reality you are trapping moisture and
causing more harm than good. Just my 2 Cents worth.
Bye the way, as an alternative to the
heat/freeze method of installing seats, does the "pressed" in method
ever work better than the interference fit way of installing?
Dave
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