Rust proofing wax

[efi 2.0]

Made when diesel engine lasted, and not full of electrics.
Progress I suppose , although don't use my own van for work , don't what to get rid, just so usefull.

[efi 2.0]

Thanks for replies , I think I do the van and car in the new product-corrolan .. Which is lanolin based I think..
And see how it goes. Have used Dinitrol before a few years ago and it lasted well but will look at Bilt hamber. Before I make a decision , one thing is for sure my compressor...

[efi 2.0]

It's coming to that time of year when I start rust proofing the car and van Do it every 3 years.
Anyway the wax I, allway use no longer available. The firm I use to supply it has switched to a product called Corrolan.
Has anyone used this product in real life.
The internet reviews...

[efi 2.0]

Hello,
Got to love a Maestro van, looks very well kept. Last of the Rover made one's to?.
When I was self employed would have bought one of these but , where to old by then ( I think the van had to be under 5 years old).
Ended up with a escort van one of the last ones, had to carry...

[efi 2.0]

I subscribed to practical classics for years. But recently stopped, thought is was
moving away from "normal" cars.
Also got stick of the road trips.
But will look at copy at Morrison this week end.

[efi 2.0]

We get there , did not get round to maestro this aft will try in week.
Going to start from the battery and ignition switch and work towards the fuel pump.
If still can't find the fault will get car picked up and taken to a garage. But can't help feeling it's something simple?
Hi

[efi 2.0]

Tried new relays this afternoon, but still no joy.
Going to connect rebuilt ECU tomorrow. Try fast check again ! Multi meter died this afternoon so could not get much more done....

[efi 2.0]

New relays ordered, this afternoon for maestro.
My dad used to lend company cars , from where he worked ,so used to come home in new maestro hle , 1.6L , models. Or a Sherpa delux van.
But was about to young then to work on them , do remember washing them . Let you know how I get on ....

[efi 2.0]

WOW, Jeff, you got some knowledge. Should get round to garage this week let you know.
Thanks again Alan.

[efi 2.0]

Thanks Jeff, it's the one that plugs in to fuel ECU in passenger foot well , fast check that let you energise the relays.
Think we bought new ,one of those Bosch brown fuel relays.
Will give it a try tomorrow.
If you could my, under standing is that the fuel pump relay primes the...

[efi 2.0]

Hello Sid,
The only maestro I had in white was a 1.3 LX. Got any pics!

[efi 2.0]

Sorry not getting fuel pump to prime, but got to fuel pump relay to energise.
and power to ECU in car . Inertia switch ok , also checked out on "fast check".
Really not got power past ECU ! Broke in to loom in car to get to feed to fuel pump to test for 12v . No power on green...

[efi 2.0]

Yes tried spare / swapped around original relays ( Bosch metal ones) got fuel pump relay to energise
but not much else, tried remanufactured ECU same type au1313.
Got power to ECU , earths are ok , 12v to relays but on power to fuel pump. Fast check say rest of components are ok. Now...

[efi 2.0]

Thanks Jeff,
Checked the relays , multi plug at side of washer bottle, exchanged the relays and tried different ECU.
Getting power to ECU , 12v to relays checked the earth to relays , ECU .
Pump will run with 12v to it , was new last year anyway. Going to check pump earth , try...

[efi 2.0]

Been starting the maestro up regularly , but last week decided not to starting again.
Going to put fast check on it tomorrow . As pumps not priming , when going will need a suspension bush on front then mot.
Managed to get a nos rear quarter panel ( with Austin Rover sticker on it ), for...