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Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:34 am
by norks27
Very tidy indeed
(except alternator)
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:40 am
by nalla
My alternator went pop back end of last year. I was recommended Euro car parts and bought a reconditioned Lucas branded one. Had a mobile mechanic fit it on the driveway, but although working ok, battery light remained on.Tried to trace the problem but couldn't.Thinking there was an issue with it, I bought a second then took it to Russ at Hondr to replace. Same thing, and did not know what the problem was. Didn't appear to be a wiring issue and the plug fittted the UK alternator. Russ ended up cutting wire so light remains off.
Are you saying that an import car is not compatable with a UK alternator/ Prelude?
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:54 am
by RattyMcClelland
nalla wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:40 am
My alternator went pop back end of last year. I was recommended Euro car parts and bought a reconditioned Lucas branded one. Had a mobile mechanic fit it on the driveway, but although working ok, battery light remained on.Tried to trace the problem but couldn't.Thinking there was an issue with it, I bought a second then took it to Russ at Hondr to replace. Same thing, and did not know what the problem was. Didn't appear to be a wiring issue and the plug fittted the UK alternator. Russ ended up cutting wire so light remains off.
Are you saying that an import car is not compatable with a UK alternator/ Prelude?
Yes. The internals are difference on the plug.
Give this a read.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16654&hilit=Alternator+Type+s
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:30 pm
by nalla
Thanks
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:39 pm
by newkid
Ludes or h22s really don't like me.
Anyone notice what's up in pic above before scrolling?
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Yes that's a snapped casting on the waterpump, bolt wasn't even touched so it's obviously been over tightened in the past. Surprisingly it never leaked
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:46 am
by nitin_s1
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:27 pm
by Scott560
doh, looks nasty! Thanks for posting, looks like perhaps the crack started from the long stand off for the cover. Either that was overtightened, or maybe abused if the engine was moved (perhaps hit the inner wing area tweaking the housing?)
Good reminder to be careful in the area when I come to do the cambelt.
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:03 pm
by vanzep
What state was the tensioner in?
Looks like a very lucky escape....but you knew there was something not quite right before you did the belts...so you know what your doing when it comes to H22 engines.
So even when it is a low mileage fresh import you still need to redo the belts and pump for peace of mind.
How is the car running now you have had the work done?
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:05 pm
by newkid
18th January. Mot fail. Rear fog inoperative
19th January. Mot pass.
Not really much happening with this just now with everything going on.
Bb6 97 sir import
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:39 am
by newkid
Could possibly be up for sale. Far to clean an example to even consider breaking. Anyone know the worth of these nowadays?
