Hi Gents!
Right, So I have a running van again
Well chuffed as it means the other half gets her Yaris back tomorrow, also means I've been able to get my mx5 prepped for some welding and an oil change done on my track bike. Overall a productive weekend!
Indeed I did mention about the stop lever - I think it was one of CitroJim's posts where I saw it in the first place - I definitely recognize that photo... makes things remarkably easy to see with the car and rest of engine out of shot - although mine required a small amount of persuading with a flat bladed screwdriver, as I dont think it had been moved in about 15 years
It looks like mine has the tube type solenoid - the 3 wires disappear in to the solenoid casing itself, before connecting to owt. The tube sleeving means it has to be persuaded out with a hammer and center punch / drift too, as they have no fitting for a socket.
I'll definitely post up a pic of it when I get the replacement solenoid.
Interesting posts about not stalling it - I'll definitely not be doing that any more then. I've done it once as yet by chucking it in 5th and letting the clutch out slowly, but if it can risk damage then i'll pop the bonnet for the stop lever. Seems a small inconvenience for not damaging it.
Thanks to you all for the advice - I was a little anxious about taking a cutting disk to the armour, and what I might find underneath there. I've got plenty of experience working on anything bike related, including engine strips, and suspension / brakes on cars, but all petrol based. When it comes to diesel engines and electronic immobilizers I'm very much a novice - its been much appreciated.
Dale