What you put in, you'll get back ten fold
***** THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SITE AND HELPING YOU,OTHERWISE IT CLOSES AND ALL THIS ON LINE GARAGE IS GONE FOR GOOD*****

Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .

*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***

And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.


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by binarypunk
Wed May 28, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: Binarypunk mods & products
Topic: Dash Light Mods (Fuel, Oil and Temp Warning Lights)
Replies: 4
Views: 34623

Re: Dash Light Mods (Fuel, Oil and Temp Warning Lights)

New Version - Setting Up Setting up the fuel light display mode is the same as the previous version - a short press to enter the display setup mode, then further short presses to select the mode and then release for 5s to save. In display setup mode, a long press changes the kit type to shared-warn...
by binarypunk
Tue May 27, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Mx/Roadster Chat and Banter
Topic: A word from the wise about facebook sharing ;-)
Replies: 7
Views: 5962

Re: A word from the wise about facebook sharing ;-)

What's wrong with pumice...like what we've been using for that job for millenia?
by binarypunk
Tue May 27, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Binarypunk mods & products
Topic: Dash Light Mods (Fuel, Oil and Temp Warning Lights)
Replies: 4
Views: 34623

Re: Dash Light Mods (Fuel, Oil and Temp Warning Lights)

3-Light Kit 2014 Revisions: In response to feedback and feature requests, there have been a few small revisions to the 3-light kit. It is now possible to adjust the oil pressure and engine temperature warning thresholds. This is to suit track cars, or those that have hotter/cooler thermostats for w...
by binarypunk
Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Binarypunk mods & products
Topic: Fuel light positioning
Replies: 12
Views: 18132

Re: Fuel light positioning

All settings are permanently saved, even if power is disconnected. The new version of the 3-light kit is in testing but I have been called away unexpectedly and am currently stuck in a godforsaken Premier Inn in Chichester, so there will be a couple of days' delay unfortunately. I also am having pro...
by binarypunk
Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: MK1
Topic: ARC.....what is it, what does it do and can I upgrade?
Replies: 13
Views: 13969

Re: ARC.....what is it, what does it do and can I upgrade?

MsrVR wrote:why do people fit them then?


People do quite often spend huge sums of money on branded stickers to show their mates down Maccy D's.
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: MK1 -1989 > 1997 (NA)
Topic: 14 degree mod
Replies: 7
Views: 6358

Re: 14 degree mod

If you have a timing gun, it's definitely worth a shot to see if you like the results as it's a 5 minute job to put back if not. Anywhere between 10-14 degrees is safe to try out, so don't be afraid to try somewhere in between. I personally settled for 12 degrees. The consensus is that the result wi...
by binarypunk
Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Electric motor driven windows
Replies: 24
Views: 14171

Re: Electric motor driven windows

Dirty switch contacts can also reduce the current flow, reducing the motor power.
by binarypunk
Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:09 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Diff noise?
Replies: 20
Views: 12760

Re: Diff noise?

It does seem a little odd at at 42k A wheel bearing it two has gone. A wheel bearing can go in one mile if you hit a bad enough pothole. Bumping up kerbs is a good way to kill them too, as is driving on a beach, or clipping a kerb at speed. Any number of things can damage a bearing, not just miles ...
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil/Engine issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22960

Re: Oil/Engine issue

It certainly sounds like it might have been low on collection. But you would pretty much need to point that out same day to prove it to be so. It might be worth a go, but I reckon the seller would say he checked it when it went out. At best the warranty would cover the original problem that caused t...
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil/Engine issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22960

Re: Oil/Engine issue

Regardless of fairness, a lack of basic maintenance (like checking the dipstick regularly) will void any warranty - even if it is one that's worth the paper it is written on, which these used car warranties rarely are anyway. With an old car like this, you should be dipping the oil once a week, whil...
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil/Engine issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22960

Re: Oil/Engine issue

If in doubt sourcing your own engine, I would give Andrew at Autolink a call on Tuesday. He will probably have an engine in stock, if not he will be able to advise or help source one. He can also deliver it to a garage if/when you find one, so it will just be a matter of trailering the car over. Bet...
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Diff noise?
Replies: 20
Views: 12760

Re: Diff noise?

It could be...or more likely a wheel bearing.

The way to work it out is to jack it up, spin the wheels and see where it is coming from.
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil/Engine issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22960

Re: Oil/Engine issue

gibelatos wrote: I bought the car because the body work seemed to be spot on, minus the scrape on the front bumper


Good bodywork on a mk1 is the holy grail, so if you've found a good one...keep it. Good engines are ten a penny.
by binarypunk
Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:02 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil/Engine issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22960

Re: Oil/Engine issue

Depending whether you would do the work yourself, it is going to be much cheaper to get a used engine and drop it in than to overhaul the current one. If you're handy and enjoy that sort of thing then a rebuild might be worthwhile for the fun of it...but a used engine will be better value financiall...
by binarypunk
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Tip Of Spark Plug Gone
Replies: 12
Views: 9233

Re: Tip Of Spark Plug Gone

:eek:

Hopefully it has been spat out... I would be tempted to have a poke around the cylinder with a magnet to make sure though.

Surprised that's an NGK...is it particularly old?

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