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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Door Trim
« on: March 13, 2024, 10:01:22 »
I managed to kink the wire on both my doors when replacing the window motors. Ford part number is 92GBA22600-AA.

Do not fear the wire is easy to straighten if it gets bent. Wrap cloth around wire, apply pressure and draw the length of the wire in a gentle curve so the bend “disappears”. Wire gets very hot when you do this from the friction.  Alternatively find a retired GPO telephone engineer who's worked on Strowger type exchanges and ask him to straighten the wire for you. The principle is the same as straightening GPO 3000 type relay contacts. If you are unsure practice on a thin wire clothes hanger first (I would post a video but my better half has re-cycled all our dry-cleaner hangers, can't persuade her that re-cycle is old-hat and "RE-USE" is now all the rage!)

I think window roller guides for SAAB 9-3 and 9-5 models are similar and are readily available, but compare with the original on your door first.
/Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Door Trim
« on: March 02, 2024, 12:11:17 »
Its a long time since I removed the door trim, but here goes.
There are four screws at the bottom of the door trim underneath the trim part of the door, remove these.
There is a screw retaining the inner door handle, remove that carefully. This will separate the handle from the
door trim, see pic.
There maybe screws in the armrest, check, and remove if there are.
Pull the lower part of the trim away from the door a couple of inches, make sure the door handle is free and doesn't follow
with the trim.
Then push upward until the trim lifts off the top of the door.
The window control switches can be disconnected after or before but I think it is easier to disconnect them after as they are not that
easy to remove first without damaging the wood surround (I think I pushed them out from behind).
Secure the door handle without kinking the wire.

Good luck /Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: wing mirror replacement
« on: February 14, 2024, 09:11:02 »
Your welcome.
Sorry I missed what actually was your problem, I cracked my wing mirror glass when disassembling the mirrors in preparation for respraying my Ace.
More info. than you needed, but you never know. Spares are so rare, so the price was about par, lots of forums for different car models have post in
respect to this classic mirror, its a wonder its not still manufactured.
BR /Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: wing mirror replacement
« on: February 11, 2024, 09:07:14 »
Its a long time since I needed a replacement glass.
Origonally mounted on the citroen CX series 2 the mirrors were mounted on several manufactures vehicles
such as the TVR-S, TVR part S28U 10013, and I believe Ferrari.

The components that make up the mirror have different part numbers (article codes).
The mirror stalk, between the mirror and the car mounting: Mirror stalk (CX type) part no 95647738
Mirror glass passenger side (electrically heated) Citroen part no. 95618284 and 95618283 driver side

Complete units:
Manufacturer: Alkar (they no longer list the CX model) but could be worth contacting, www.alkar.es
OE number 95618279 right side electric,
OE number 95618278 left side electric.
(Warning! I've seen two sources of info. indicating that the left side is the right side and vice versa for the same part numbers!)

Possible contacts I've noted in UK were Andrew Brodie Enginering Lt.d, www.brodie.co.uk,
and a few european dealers with secondhand parts at ?**! prices e.g. www.cx-basis.de.

Good luck /Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: wing mirror replacement
« on: February 09, 2024, 21:27:53 »
There are companies in UK that will cut new wing mirror glass to replace broken ones. e.g
The Wing Mirror Company
https://www.thewingmirrorcompany.co.uk › ...
Customized Wing Mirror Glass
I have the article codes somewhere, will post them when I find them. Replacements are very hard to find.
/Paho

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: BE 646
« on: January 26, 2024, 12:26:35 »
 :)

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: BE 646
« on: January 23, 2024, 16:36:12 »
....... it would be nice if you posted the pictures for posterity.
/Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Ace Brooklands wiring diagram
« on: November 09, 2023, 09:16:49 »
There is info to be found on the Teves Mk IV brake system on the Ford Scorpio web site (unfortunately no wiring diagram that I can find):
https://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/brakerepairs.htm

/Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Ace Brooklands wiring diagram
« on: October 25, 2023, 16:55:50 »
Login to the forum. Then look at the top of the page, you will see "My Messages". Click on my messages and you should se the mail I sent you plus my e-mail address.
BR /Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Ace Brooklands wiring diagram
« on: October 25, 2023, 16:12:37 »
Mike,
I've just sent you my mail address via the forum's e-mail feature.
BR  /Paho

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I believe its a magazine which, as most magazines, has a web site https://www.theautomobile.co.uk/
The magazine doesn't seem to be produced in digital format.
/Paho

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Re: 289 seats
« on: August 02, 2023, 11:16:11 »
I tried a web search using "Cobra 289 seat dimensions",
found this site amongst others:
https://www.chuckcobra.com/289/289-01.html
/Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Sigma SG3 alarm/immobiliser
« on: May 29, 2023, 14:15:15 »
Just an update to previous posts, I read a tip that the model version and serial number of the Sigma alarm unit is on the rear.
I removed the unit after much effort (it had stuck to the sound damping material!) and found the model version to be SG30, not M30
as stated on the CoC form I have with the vehicle. Now all I need is info on procedure for replacing the fobs.....  ::)
/Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Radiator Top Hose
« on: May 08, 2023, 13:01:55 »
No worries, "blessed are those that don't ask, for they shall not receive!"
Hope you solve the leak.
/Paho

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Radiator Top Hose
« on: May 08, 2023, 08:54:13 »
Andy,
this problem was discussed in post https://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8724.msg52014#msg52014
I guess the quickest solution is to make up a pipe using a T connector.

By the way the reference to the expansion tank in the post is not accurate. There is another post discussing the expansion tank which
states its from a mk 2 fiesta which I think is correct.
/Paho

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