Post by eisdielenbiker on Oct 16, 2014 8:27:51 GMT
Hi everyone,
first I just want to share my joy about the P5B Coupe passing the TÜV in Germany. It was due in July but missed then, I ordered one new trackrod-end in August and installed it in September. Then I found a match between the schedule of the Tuesdays-Only-Engineer, fine weather and my job this week. Now I have another 2 years valid 'MOT'.
Now to the part of the story of possible common interest:
The engineer hinted me on an oily magnetic switch at the starter motor. I guess I am right about my interpretation of this cylindric device. It has 2 small electric flat connector terminals and two massive big terminals that are fastened by halfinch nuts. This device was heavily covered with oil. The engineer stated some danger of fire upon starting a hot engine if the oil was not removed. Thus I crept under the Rover last weekend an had an intense look at the problem.
I encountered a whole lot if not all engine oil pan screws to be rather loose. Obviously the cork gasket had settled. I fastened everything evenly up to 1 or 2 turnarounds of the socket wrench. Then I started wondering about one of the massive electric leads to the magnetic switch being located directly at some front subframe round profile. I did not like the view. And the reason for that was that a terminal nut was rather loose too. I also fixed this after adjusting the laying of the cable. Of course I cleaned everything in this area by using WD-40 and a toothbrush. I dislike the Idea of heavy detergents like brake parts cleaner or others in a area where rubber and plastic is involved. WD-40 does absolutely no harm to rubber etc. and leaves a nice protection against rust.
Mark
first I just want to share my joy about the P5B Coupe passing the TÜV in Germany. It was due in July but missed then, I ordered one new trackrod-end in August and installed it in September. Then I found a match between the schedule of the Tuesdays-Only-Engineer, fine weather and my job this week. Now I have another 2 years valid 'MOT'.
Now to the part of the story of possible common interest:
The engineer hinted me on an oily magnetic switch at the starter motor. I guess I am right about my interpretation of this cylindric device. It has 2 small electric flat connector terminals and two massive big terminals that are fastened by halfinch nuts. This device was heavily covered with oil. The engineer stated some danger of fire upon starting a hot engine if the oil was not removed. Thus I crept under the Rover last weekend an had an intense look at the problem.
I encountered a whole lot if not all engine oil pan screws to be rather loose. Obviously the cork gasket had settled. I fastened everything evenly up to 1 or 2 turnarounds of the socket wrench. Then I started wondering about one of the massive electric leads to the magnetic switch being located directly at some front subframe round profile. I did not like the view. And the reason for that was that a terminal nut was rather loose too. I also fixed this after adjusting the laying of the cable. Of course I cleaned everything in this area by using WD-40 and a toothbrush. I dislike the Idea of heavy detergents like brake parts cleaner or others in a area where rubber and plastic is involved. WD-40 does absolutely no harm to rubber etc. and leaves a nice protection against rust.
Mark
