Index of Flavia/2000 Consortium Newsletters/Technical Advice
1999- 2011
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Subject |
Description |
Date |
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| Air filters | Replacement by aftermarket filters | Autumn 2006 |
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Alternator |
Other sources |
Summer 1990 |
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Alternator conversion |
Flavia |
Autumn 1996 |
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Alternators for Flavia |
Upgrading from dynamo - guide |
Winter 2003 |
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Anti roll bar |
Bush mounting replacement |
Autumn 1996 |
| Ball (swivel) Joint Boots | Notes on replacing | Autumn 2008 |
| Ball Joint Covers |
Suitable standard rubber replacement |
Winter 2009 |
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Big End Bearing sets |
Price and availability |
Summer 2003 |
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Body Panels |
Source for parts available |
Autumn 2002 |
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Bonnet |
Rust prevention |
Summer 1999 |
| Bonnet release cables |
Emergency provision |
Winter 2009 |
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Bosch Injection System |
Pressure sensors and diaphragm |
Summer 2002 |
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Bosch Injection Systems |
Explanation of system and repairs |
Autumn 2005 |
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Bosch Injection Systems |
List of unique part numbers |
Winter 2007 |
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Bottom Hose |
Alternative for Flavia |
Summer 1995 |
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Brake Fluid |
Report on Silicone based fluid |
Winter 2005 |
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Brake Pads |
Kevlar alternative |
Spring 2002 |
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Brake Servo |
Modification with alternative supply |
Autumn 2004 |
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Brake Servo Flavia |
Alternative replacement |
Autumn 2002 |
| Brake Servo Update |
Price and Availability |
Autumn 2010 |
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Brakes |
Pads and seals part nos. |
Winter 1992 |
| Brakes Update | Flavia system front end | Winter 2008 |
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Brakes (2000) |
Pressure bleeding |
October 1999 |
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Camshaft Timing |
Guide |
Summer 2004 |
| Car Covers |
Suppliers |
Winter 2009 |
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Clutch |
Problems with sticking |
Spring 2000 |
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Clutch Disk 1800 |
Price and availability |
Summer 2003 |
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CPU for injection cars |
Hazards of welding |
Summer 2000 |
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Crankcase breather assembly |
Maintenance and rust problems |
Autumn 2005 |
| CV joint boots | Notes on changing | Autumn 2008 |
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Dashboard tops |
Flavia moulding buck available |
Autumn 2002 |
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Distributor Drive Shafts |
Replacement & breakages |
Summer 2000 |
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Distributor/Oil Pump shaft |
Special tool for setting end float avail. |
Winter 2002 |
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Drive Shaft Outer |
Replacement |
Autumn 1998 |
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Drive Shaft Gaiter |
Outer rubber and securing |
Autumn 2000 |
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Drive Shafts Inner |
Oil seals removal |
Summer 1999 |
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DVLA |
Registration issues |
Autumn 2007 |
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Electronic Ignition |
Conversion of coil ignition - kit |
Autumn 2002 |
| Engine Cooling System |
Pumped circulation |
Spring 2011 |
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Engine Gasket Sets |
Price and availability |
Summer 2003 |
| Ethanol in Petrol |
Summary of potential issues |
Summer 2011 |
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Exhaust Pipes |
Cutting and pipe expander tools |
Autumn 2001 |
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Exhaust system for Flavia |
Notes on fitting |
Winter 2002 |
| Exhausts | Re-manufacture options | Winter 2008 |
| Exhaust Systems | Replacement Policy | Spring 2009 |
| Flavia 50 |
Reports |
Winter 2010 |
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Flavia Oil Pressure |
Warning on start up |
Autumn 2005 |
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Floor and Cill Panels |
Suppliers from Belgium |
Autumn 2001 |
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Front Hub Flavia |
Removing problems |
Spring 2000 |
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Front shockers for 2000 |
Alternative part from Saab |
Summer 2004 |
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Front Shocks 2000 |
Removal of top mounting bolts |
Winter 2004 |
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Front Spring |
Tool for compression available |
Summer 2005 |
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Front Spring |
Advice on removing/replacing |
Summer 2005 |
| Front Spring | A definitive remove/replace method | Autumn 2008 |
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Front Springs |
Removal and replace buffers |
Autumn 2001 |
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Front Springs |
Compression tool for front axle |
Autumn 2001 |
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Front Suspension |
Ball Joint removing – how to guide |
Autumn 2000 |
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Front Wheel Bearing |
Alternative supply and replacement |
Spring 2003 |
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Front Wheel Bearing |
Update on above – Dutch LMC kit |
Summer 2003 |
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Front Wheel Hub |
Tool for removal available |
Summer 2005 |
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Fuel filter 2000 i.e./HF |
Alternatives for part #82301023 |
Winter 2007 |
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Fuel Pump |
Oil Leaks from housing |
Summer 2000 |
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Fuel Pumps |
Vaporization and alternative location |
Autumn 2003 |
| Fuel pumps - injection |
Alternatives for D-jetronic |
Spring 2011 |
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Fuel sender 2000 |
Misreadings |
Spring 2000 |
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Fuse Boxes |
Replacing with new style fuses |
Spring 2003 |
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Fuses |
Comment |
Autumn 1998 |
| Gearbox Flange Bolts |
Tightening to stop leaks |
Spring 2010 |
| Gearbox Mountings |
2000 rear replacement |
Spring 2010 |
| Gearchange Linkages |
Advice |
Spring 2005 |
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Handbrake |
Adjusting |
Spring 2003 |
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Handbrake |
Adjustment for Flavia |
Summer 1999 |
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Headlamp relays Flavia |
Replacement with new system |
Winter 2003 |
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Headlight bezels |
Alternative part fitting – Ford Capri |
Summer 2000 |
| Heater - Flavia & 2000 |
Supplementary booster pump |
Autumn 2011 |
| Hoses | Silicone water hoses - supplier | Winter 2008 |
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Ignition relay |
Upgrade on solenoid switch relay |
Winter 2003 |
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Ignition Switch/starter |
Modification for switch problems |
Autumn 2005 |
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Ignition timing and valves |
Advice on TDC and firing order |
Winter 2004 |
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Inner wheel arch -Sport |
Replacement |
Autumn 1994 |
| KF injection and petrol | Unleaded problems | Autumn 2009 |
| Koni shock absorbers | Newly available in "classic" range | Spring 2009 |
| Lead Replacement Additive etc. |
Trial/Electronic Distributor Units |
Winter 2010 |
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Lower wishbone bush |
Part available from Italy |
Winter 2001 |
| London Congestion Charge | Relevance to Flavia and 2000 | Spring 2008 |
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Lower wishbone swivel |
Advice on joint for 2000 |
Summer 2004 |
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Master Cylinder Flavia |
Replacement |
Autumn 1999 |
| Nuts and Bolts |
Supplier |
Summer 2009 |
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Petrol Additives |
Unleaded and leaded |
Summer 1999 |
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Petrol Filters |
Replacing |
Winter 2002 |
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Petrol Tank |
Advice on resealing |
Summer 2005 |
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Petrol Tanks |
Corrosion and resealing |
Spring 2005 |
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Pipes in Engine Bay |
New routes for steering and cooling |
Summer 2002 |
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Power steering Box |
Removal |
Spring 2000 |
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Radiator Fan Flavia |
Tool for removing available |
Summer 2001 |
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Radiator fans |
Alternative wiring diagram |
Winter 2000 |
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Rear Screen heater wiring |
Repairing breaks in wiring |
Winter 2000 |
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Rear Spring |
Mounting Shackle block new part now |
Spring 2007 |
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Rear Springs |
Replacement and source of new ones |
Winter 2003 |
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Rear Suspension |
Coil Spring modification guide |
Autumn 2005 |
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Rear Wheel Bearing |
Removal tip |
Summer 2000 |
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Rear Wheel Bearing |
How to remove |
Autumn 2000 |
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Rear Wheel Bearings |
Replacement |
Summer 2000 |
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Relay Boxes |
Checking operations |
Spring 2003 |
| Window Seal Rubbers |
Obtaining from Italy |
Spring 2010 |
| Rust Proofing |
Suitable equipment |
Autumn 2009 |
| Shock Absorbers | Information and alternatives | Summer 2008 |
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Solex Carbs C34/6 EIES |
Secondary throttle opening issue |
Winter 2007 |
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Solex Carbs Maintenance |
Secondary throttle openings problem |
Spring 2007 |
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Spark Plugs |
Recommended replacement |
Winter 2002 |
| Special Tools |
List |
Autumn 2010 |
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Steering Column Bushes |
Price and availability |
Summer 2003 |
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Steering Idler Arms |
Replacing shafts and bushes |
Winter 2001 |
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Subframe removal |
Definitive guide |
Autumn 1997 |
|
Tacho cables Flavia |
Price and availability |
Summer 2003 |
| Taper Pin Joints |
Technical issues |
Summer 2009 |
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Thermostats: Flavia/2000 |
Replacements and alternative sources |
Winter 2005 |
| Thermostats |
In-hose alternative - Renault 5 |
Spring 2010 |
| Threaded Ends | Preservation when removing parts | Spring 2009 |
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Throttle cable |
Modification for pedal and cable |
Spring 2007 |
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Timing Chains for Flavia |
Supplies |
Summer 2004 |
| Tools | For swivel joints and lower inner suspension bushes | Spring 2009 |
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Torque values |
List |
Winter 2007 |
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Track Rod Alignment |
How to guide |
Autumn 2000 |
| Track (tie) Rod Ends | Notes on replacement | Autumn 2008 |
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Track Rod Ends |
Use of locking washers |
Autumn 2003 |
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Tyre valves- alloy wheels |
Tubeless tyres fittings |
Summer 2001 |
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Tyres |
Flavia white band – BF Goodrich |
Winter 2007 |
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Valve Clearances |
Guide |
Summer 2004 |
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Vignale Rear Wheel Arch |
Alternative part recommended |
Autumn 2002 |
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Weber Carb replacement |
Update progress on replacement |
Autumn 2002 |
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Weber Carbs |
Fitting as alternative to Solex |
Spring 2001 |
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Weber Carbs |
Final installment/replacement |
Winter 2002 |
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Weber Carbs |
Jets for Flavia and 2000/icing remedy |
Autumn 2007 |
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Wheel Bearings |
Use of kit for replacement |
Autumn 2003 |
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Wheel Bearings |
Kits available |
Summer 2003 |
| Wheel bearings | Notes on removal | Autumn 2008 |
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Window Seals |
Replacing on 2000 saloon |
Summer 2002 |
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Window Winder |
Overhaul guide |
Summer 1996 |
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Windscreen |
Replacement supply |
Summer 2003 |
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Windscreens |
Supplies for Flavia and 2000s |
Spring 2004 |
| Wishbones Bushes (lower) |
Special Extractor Tool |
Spring 2009 |