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by mitch
Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Water in the boot...
Replies: 70
Views: 20252

Re: Water in the boot...

I fitted a new aerial grommet as part of my boot leak fix, used a bit of grease to seal it. Got it here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astr ... _646wt_954 Also, as previously mentioned, I removed and sealed around the rear lights. Also put grease around the grommets where the wires enter the ta...
by mitch
Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Locking problems
Replies: 8
Views: 422

Re: Locking problems

all out of glue so used some clear silicon as suggested, Thanks again to all :thumb
by mitch
Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Locking problems
Replies: 8
Views: 422

Re: Locking problems

Cheers to all for your swift response and tips, they were spot-on :thumb The micro switches worked fine so I set about lubing the barrel with wd40 through the keyhole and grease on the internal mechanism and it eventually released and seems fine now. :thumb Thankfully didn't need to get the grinder ...
by mitch
Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Locking problems
Replies: 8
Views: 422

Locking problems

My mk3 sri drivers side will not lock the car. The key will unlock the car but won't turn to the left to lock it. The Passenger side works fine.
Has anyone any ideas what the problem could be?
by mitch
Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: 'ello everybody!
Replies: 10
Views: 522

Re: 'ello everybody!

Thanks all :thumb
gazza1701-a wrote:Hello there bud, If you've had a leak in the boot, be sure to clear out the drains from the sunroof. :wave
I found water getting in from around the light cluster and also from where the rubber trunking enters the car from the boot.
by mitch
Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: 'ello everybody!
Replies: 10
Views: 522

'ello everybody!

:wave I thought it would be rude not to say hello before I started to ask questions. I've inherited a 2.0 sri 8v on a K, nearly laguna blue with 102k. I've patched up holes in the boot caused mainly by a water leak and resprayed the back wings and one door that needed a new trim which was £46 from t...