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foil and arm

David Moult
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9 years 4 months ago #37266 by David Moult

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The foil I put in the boot works really well. I removed the tin tray at the bottom and put a doubled layer of the insulation, then another layer under the rubber mat. I found the insulation cheap on ebay. The boot is really cool.
The wiper arm has been a slight problem. Henk in Holland said that 500 and 126 arms fit. I sent off to Ricambio for the 500 ones as they were chromed and looked pretty. They came quickly and are pretty but are three inches two short. The black 126 ones on the sight look right so I will have to get one of those.
Also there is another owner in Cornwall with a good yellow car. I met up with him last week, I hope he will join the club.

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9 years 4 months ago #37268 by Jeremy

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I have similar insulation in my car. I don't think the original stuff promotes good health when maintaining your X1/9...

I think it was fibreglass?

Who needs 4th gear anyway...

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Hywel Roberts
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9 years 4 months ago #37275 by Hywel Roberts

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Jeremy wrote: I have similar insulation in my car. I don't think the original stuff promotes good health when maintaining your X1/9... I think it was fibreglass?

I have what looks like loft insulation in mine. While we are on the subject (sort of), several of the screws that hold my rear access panel in place have stripped their threads. Any suggestions on solutions, other than stepping up a screw size?

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9 years 4 months ago #37277 by M.J Gasken

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Let us know how you get on with wiper arm

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Andy Rowley
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9 years 4 months ago #37283 by Andy Rowley

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Hywel,

The screws used to fix the panel in place are self tapping screws.
Stepping up a size is probably the easiest solution.

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David Moult
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9 years 4 months ago #37286 by David Moult

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I have sent you a private message about the arm

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9 years 4 months ago #37287 by Hywel Roberts

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Andy Rowley wrote: Hywel,

The screws used to fix the panel in place are self tapping screws.
Stepping up a size is probably the easiest solution.

I thought as much. I'll add it to the list, just as well this ones a keeper, eh?!

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9 years 4 months ago #37289 by M.J Gasken

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Hi David
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David Moult
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9 years 4 months ago #37290 by David Moult

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It was just that contrary to what Henk said the arm is from the Fiat 128 and not 500/126

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