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superquag
15th December 2012, 10:14 PM
This was approx $38 on evilBay, but it could have co$t me alot more. The old (approachig Use-By date) one is cleaned again...and back in.

Partially my fault, for not removing the hardened green thread-sealant, but I thought the manufacturer knew best, but would have hoped it was more robust than this...

On the bright side, it still had 2 ~ 3 more turns to go... better to break now than on 'nipping up'. ;) The original needed MUCH more force to unscrew... (Several times to clean/test/clean again...test again... clean....)

The company is in the process of being advised, so no-names yet. - Only happened an hour ago. (Saturday afternoon. Edit:- - Company replied next day, Sunday morning...apologising for the 12 or so hours delay....)

Such a savage pre-emptive strike means the ghost of Sir Joseph Lucas is truly annoyed wtih me...:twisted:

James in Gosnells,

3.9 Classic Vogue SE with working EAS, Cruise Control...and slightly inconsistant idle.

PhilipA
16th December 2012, 10:11 AM
Too many Weet Bix this morning.
Regards Philip A

sheerluck
16th December 2012, 10:15 AM
Were you never taught that you shouldn't tighten things up with a hammer? :D

jsp
16th December 2012, 10:29 AM
thats a fair effort, five stars to you! :)

I have had the one on the P38 out and cleaned half a dozen times and have been very heavy handed with it so I am concerned at how cheap the construction of that one must have been

superquag
16th December 2012, 10:29 AM
Good news, the company replied (email this morning, Sunday.) offering replacement.

Anyone got a dead IAC valve ?- smash it open to see how thick the material is.!

Porridge.... and 24" Stillson wrench... :p:p:p