Felix
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problem solved: it was a dodgy top fuse connection causing me this grief. I’ll remember that for future.
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and of course my rear lights (incl break) are not working either. I’m pulling my hair out trying to find the solution….
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update: there is an earth lead coming from the wiring loom under the bonnet which attaches to the side of the engine block. The cable looked frayed behind the connector plug so I was about to re-fit it and clean it up. I disconnected this earth cable and bizarrely, all my other electrical problems go away: the hazards, the horn, the interior lights all function correctly when this earth cable is disconnected. But now the indicator lights no longer work? How can that work?
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Hi Rob thanks for your reply. The interior light is working but only when (like the hazards and horn) the dash light switch is on full beam, light stick is on full beam position and the flashers pulled on. The three fuses appear to be in tact and I have cleaned the contacts with electrical contact spray. Any other suggestions? Could there be a broken earth somewhere that these things depend on? felix
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Hi, I have an odd problem with my mk2 GT6… The horn and hazards only function when the light rocker switch is in full-beam position, the light stick on the steering wheel is on full beam position and the headlight flasher is pulled on! I’m not that hot on wiring diagrams but I think there is a common purple/black cable to these, but I just can’t find the fault. Any help appreciated! felix
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can you give me an idea of the cost for the foams and leather?
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Are the seats for a GT6 mk2 by any chance? I would love to do the same for mine, replacing the Spitfire seats with a pair of proper GT6 mk2 facelift recliners. Do post pics please!
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Here's a pic of my GT6 Mk2 on the passenger side, just to complete the post, now that I'm getting the hang of resizing and sending images to the forum. Nothing to worry about on this side, if you half close your eyes!
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Well, somebody wants them: the black rear seat sold on eBay for £221, and the bids on the tan seat have gone from 99p at the time of my original post, to £181. As much as they might look good, I think I'll skip, and keep my kids in the front seat safely buckled into their kid seats. I'll focus my efforts on finding two reclining front seats for my Mk2 GT6 facelift model. I'm sure someone must have a pair of those knocking about in their shed somewhere? That's a great photo of your GT6 in the parking lot, Docman. It feels a bit like that stuck in traffic on the M25 motorway around London. Felix
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I've been looking out for a rear seat to add to my mk2 gt6, and then two come along at the same time (on eBay this week). Funnily enough, the black one is already up to £128, but the tan one is still at 99p. Are they really worth it? I've got two young kids who love to sit in the front, strapped in their kid chairs, and having a back seat would be marvelous until they get too big. But without the option of rear seat belts, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with them riding in the back. The GT6 is not the family car, so the rear seat would be nice to have, but not essential. What's the verdict? Are they really worth it? Can an adult use it? Felix
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Thanks for the replies. I believe the doors are not the originals, and were added during the last major bit of restoration four years ago. I don't know if the sills were changed at that time. The car looks great from the passenger side, but the driver's side looks better when the door is open! I'll probably get used to it and live with it. (I've only had it since April). Felix
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What's the secret for getting precise panel gaps? Are mine beyond saving, do you think? I don't know where to start. The passenger side is passable but the driver's door sticks out like a sore thumb. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The car is a mk2 gt6. First two photos are driver's side, next one is passenger side. Thanks! Felix
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Thanks for the advice. I took the car out today, armed with a hammer, but the overdrive worked fine. However after a few miles in 4th with the overdrive engaged, there was a distinctive electrical burning smell. After I got it home, I noticed that the solenoid was hot to touch (no surprise there) but when I tested the overdrive switch in 3rd with ignition on, the solenoid was moving slightly then getting stuck. It wouldn't return to its original position. A tap on the overdrive housing released it, but when o/d switched again, it would stick. I'm guessing this is definitely a sign that I need a new J Type solenoid. So, does anyone know where I can get a Laycock Type J solenoid? Canleys are out of stock. thanks again! felix
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how easy is it to get to them? ... and clean them out?
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BrendanD wrote:Can't recall have you stripped apart the filters and cleaned them thoroughly? Probably the only thing you can do with an OD before taking it out and sending it off for repair... I thought the filters on a j-type overdrive are better than d-type and there's not much to gain from going the huge effort of cleaning them out? I haven't tried, but I'm running out of options. felix