I have some weather striping that has pulled loose from the adhesive. Please advise as to what adhesive to use and should I remove the old, if so how? It looks like the old adhesive is still very well attached to the paint. Rubber and paint are in excellent condition. Sorry for these rather basic questions but I live in a rural area and the local parts stores were totally useless as to oil for an old car, I went with the Classic Motor Oil, or even how to recycle the old brake fluid.
Many years ago my mother in law honked the horn while driving through a tunnel. All the lights went out and the car died. After coasting to a stop the car had to sit for about 10 minutes before it would start. Never tried honking the horn since. I did just check the fuse and it is fine, but I did pull it out to be safe. Where and how should I start checking for the fault?
This car has the power steering option, and guess what, it leaks! I tightened up the hose clamps on the low pressure side but was wondering if it could be made to not leak? Would removing the belt from the pump help? It was rebuilt 10 years ago including a new rack.
Now for the really dumb questions. Are you supposed to keep the choke on until the car warms up or just until it will idle? When driving what is the lower end of the rev range as long as the engine is lugging? I do have my own opinion on these questions but would like your input.
Thanks,
David
Submitted by SC38-21185J on Mon, 09/21/2009 - 08:41
David: Next time you get out, stop by an auto parts store and ask them if they have any two-sided trim tape. It's similar to the "mounting tape" found in stores, but is black. Be certain to clean and dry the two areas before attaching the tape. Do not use any glue.
Honking the horn killing the car? If it weren't Lucas wiring, this would almost be funny! Are you sure your mother in law likes you? No, replace the fuse and try honking the horn again. I just dont think this is possible, even on an XKE. Were you in the car when this happened?
Power steering....just a guess here, but might be time for a rebuild again. I just don't know without looking at it. If the pump itself is leaking, you should be able to swap it out with a rebuilt one through XK's or something. Or drop it off somewhere to have it rebuilt. A decade might be the life expectancy of the seals if the car isn't driven much. Sorry, just guessing here. Removing the belt will just make the car very difficult to steer....don't do it.
When first starting a cold engine, I put the choke on and crank it without touching the gas pedal. Pumping the pedal can flood the carbs and it won't start. The car fires off just fine, and of course, runs at a high RPM. I watch the water temp gauge, and as the water starts to warn, I click the choke back down a few notches until it finally runs okay in idle. But basically, you want the choke on until it will idle okay. The xKE engine is nothing like your olf GM truck engine....they take awhile to wake up. But while in idle, or in gear at a stop sign, you should be somewhere in the 400-500 RPM range, but you shouldn't have to keep the choke on just to keep the car from dying. If that is what is happening, you just need a tweak on the idle screw on the carb. If your carbs are very old and have never been rebuilt, be CERTAIN you are not loosing fuel under the carbs, or out the overflow tubes (if your car has them). Can be a very dangerous condition.
Let me know what happens with the "killer horn"!! :-)
Patrick