Re: 1986 spider grad questions

[Bpnmrice@domain.elided]

Bob Schwartz asked: 

As a recent & very happy owner of a 1986 spider grad I have a couple of 
questions that maybe someone has some suggestions

1)  speedometer doesn't work even after I changed cable [The speedometer is 
electric (I guess), so check everything electrical, starting with fuses.]

2)  heating fan doesn't work [Again, electrical. Could be the motor, though 
frequently the fan switch on the dash fails... maybe corrosion. Also, check 
grounds. Others on the list may have better advice for this fix. When 
anything electrical on your Spider goes nutty, start with fuses, then 
grounds.]

3)   when it rains some how water comes in through the windows I guess and 
comes   fills map pockets  both sides [I had the same problem. Try removing 
the door panels. Inside the door you should see a plastic sheet that looks 
like it came from a black plastic garbage bag. That is supposed to keep the 
water out... so it seems. Mine was torn badly by a well-meaning but 
ham-fisted PO. I replaced it with -- what else -- a black plastic garbage 
bag, and the insides have been bone dry ever since.]

4) I have read in other postings the term spica  what is that [You don't have 
one on an '86.]

5) can you recommend a magazine for parts & accessories [Start with 
International Auto Parts (IAP) and Centerline. They both offer good catalogs. 
Also, stay tuned to this digest. Lots of good stuff shows up here.]

Good luck Bob.

Bob Rice
Tampa
86 Spider (no name yet)

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