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6072 John Jackson
thermalsoareruk Offline Send Email
Jul 6, 2011
5:50 pm
Hi Tigonprimus. Probably not the only solution out there, but: http://homepages.enterprise.net/jayjay/wipers.htm The only problem is the fat washer jet...
6073 Michael p
michael76_uk Offline Send Email
Jul 6, 2011
5:52 pm
Well , i dont know much about this either but there are very many for sale on ebay .. just type in Aixam and you'll see lots...
6074 Michael p
michael76_uk Offline Send Email
Jul 6, 2011
5:52 pm
Just bought a bit of a crock aixam in Blackburn ...The engine is amazing on these things !! Blackburn to Settle to Carlisle to Hawick to Edinburgh then Fife...
6075 Michael p
michael76_uk Offline Send Email
Jul 6, 2011
5:52 pm
what oils should I use for my aixam super luxe . Is there a recommended transmission fluid and a recommended engine oil . ta , Mike...
6076 sidecar_jon Offline Jul 6, 2011
5:53 pm
Yep they all fit with the aid of the usually doohikeys that come with blades, just try to get the right length....
6077 douglas522497 Offline Send Email Jul 6, 2011
5:53 pm
Hi there - The front wiper is a standard fitting and all I do is note the max length the windscreen can take (Mine was I think about an extra inch) and buy the...
6078 sidecar_jon Offline Jul 6, 2011
5:55 pm
yep they usually come with a hand full of doohikies, and one fits fine, mines had bosh wipers and ring and no name ones fro cheep shop......
6079 Rik
psyclikwurm Offline Send Email
Jul 6, 2011
5:55 pm
I got a pair of blades from a poundstretcher with various "universal" fittings and not only did it fit fine but had a spare too! I think there's a list on the...
6080 taw1962 Offline Send Email Jul 6, 2011
5:56 pm
Halfords have a vast selection, take your old blade with you for comparison before buying - the hinges vary in width where they attach to the wiper arm. ...
6081 Michael probert
michael76_uk Offline Send Email
Jul 6, 2011
5:57 pm
Are the gearboxes the same unit in diesel and petrol versions of the 500?Is it the same unit in the aixam 400?...
6082 douglas522497 Offline Send Email Jul 6, 2011
5:59 pm
Mine is with the AA (last year £145 - but I am an old git with a long accident free history). My Bike was 30% more this year but I shopped around and got it...
6083 taw1962 Offline Send Email Jul 8, 2011
4:36 pm
Hi All, I have uploaded two PDF's to the Files section, they are the complete parts lists for the Microcar Virgo 2001 (I think) and 2002 model ranges, covering...
6084 scramjetta Offline Send Email Jul 15, 2011
9:01 pm
Just got my Aixam back after my son used it for a day.Drive belt was slipping and driving very juddery and noisey. I had a quick look to find wear tips had...
6085 scramjetta Offline Send Email Jul 15, 2011
9:04 pm
Hi new to this group just got my Aixam back after lending it to my son. Belt is slipping and horrible noise coming from gearbox. I have changed the belt and...
6086 alastair evans
vegoildiesel Offline Send Email
Jul 16, 2011
7:09 am
Any odd noises from the Gearbox is basically SERIOUS! Before the ailing bearing drops its balls, Strip and rebuild--Or the case will become destroyed when it...
6087 John Jackson
thermalsoareruk Offline Send Email
Jul 16, 2011
7:11 am
Belt shouldn't be able to slip Scramjetta unless there is oil on it or water. Check the circlip has not died on the back of the pulley first, leaving the...
6088 greg
gewnbtal Offline Send Email
Jul 16, 2011
4:58 pm
Given up on my electric car project so have running ligier for sale http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130547220910 Been offered £300 cash...
6089 scramjetta Offline Send Email Jul 20, 2011
9:47 pm
Thanks JJ will check circlip but fearing the worse.Checked for water oil new belt fitted de-greased etc. Have found lots of play on offside drive shaft on...
6090 scramjetta Offline Send Email Jul 20, 2011
9:47 pm
Thanks for reply Have changed belt and wear tips engine pulley was rebuilt 2000 mile ago new red blocks wear washers etc. Pulleys are working fine when jacked...
6091 John Jackson
thermalsoareruk Offline Send Email
Jul 21, 2011
7:52 pm
Ok, good luck with it. It's not a complex gearbox, so subject to you being strong enough to extract it, a home mechanic can strip it in my opinion. The diff...
6092 scramjetta Offline Send Email Jul 21, 2011
7:52 pm
Just an update on my woes. My mechanic friend has had a look today and seems to concur what JJ said regards worn redblocks and belt slipping. Although the gear...
6093 John Jackson
thermalsoareruk Offline Send Email
Jul 22, 2011
4:30 pm
You're welcome, though the blocks tip was from Alastair. The mech pages I post have helped one or two but I'm still learning. If you find anything new or...
6094 alastair evans
vegoildiesel Offline Send Email
Jul 24, 2011
7:55 pm
Red-blocks should last much more than 3K as JJ says... I believe the ones on my car are original, and really should be replaced, but they have done now 27...
6095 John Tickle
scramjetta Offline Send Email
Jul 24, 2011
7:55 pm
Hi update on my gearbox woes. Thanks everyone for your input. I have taken the engine pully cvt off. Some wear on blocks but nothing serious. So will have to...
6096 David
djkno5 Offline Send Email
Jul 26, 2011
10:04 pm
hello trying to find imformation about fitting wiper blades to my aixam 500 can anyone help me cheers brummydave...
6097 John Jackson
thermalsoareruk Offline Send Email
Jul 29, 2011
4:51 pm
Hi Brummydave. The washer jet gets in the way of standard replacement blades, but it can be done. See the link. ...
6098 matt201279 Offline Send Email Jul 30, 2011
5:06 pm
Hi I have a aixam 500 diesel 1999 and the tappets are in need of adjustment but i can't find any info on how to do it and what the clearences are if anyone...
6099 Malcolm
gemrockers Offline Send Email
Jul 31, 2011
2:16 pm
I have just uploaded the engine manual to rapidshare this is in several languages including English. also the Aixam 500 manual which is in French but the...
6100 John Jackson
thermalsoareruk Offline Send Email
Jul 31, 2011
2:16 pm
Did you look in the group files yet matt? Have a look at the one called "valve timing". There is a timing mark on the engine mount plate but I think it isn't...
6101 scramjetta Offline Send Email Aug 10, 2011
2:41 pm
Just to update everyone on my gearbox woes. Had to leave everything week before last had to go away. Found the problem with the drive pulley not the gearbox. ...
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