Recent content by Mike the Bear

The keys to our Spyder ended up locked in the boot (in somebody's handbag) so the AA were called. They failed to open either the boot or the car doors. However a call to Phil at PK Supercars put things right. (Edited for public forum - Newton) Luckily we were stopped at a nice pub for lunch (The...

We had a flat battery a few months ago but the smoke is newer than that. I 'll watch the coolant level Thanks Mike Ps new serious issue now arisen - new post coming

I'm getting some white smoke on start up from cold. Is this terrible news or just bad? It does not smell oily and disappears after a minute at most Any thoughts most welcome Mike 2003 Spyder 4200 Deon Dino Rep with 12v Alfa 3 litre V6

Thanks all for replying - well recommended are Goodyear ***. 2, so that's what I'll go for. If I can't get those at a reasonable price it will be Conti SP6 or Michelin PS3's Mike PS We have Vredestein winter tyres on our 4 x 4 and they are brilliant on it but their sports tyres only get one...

Which were terrible on the coupes?

Up here in Bonnie Scotland it can rain any time of year, so I need something with good wet grip

Rear Tyre Size Thank you sir Mike 2003 Spyder 4200 GT Deon 246 GT (Dino Rep with Alfa 3-Litre V6)

Please can someone tell me what the correct rear tyre size is for my Spyder 4200 GT? Many thanks Mike

Evening all Has anybody recommendations for replacing worn P Zero rear tyres on my 4200 Spyder? I have new-ish P Zeros on the front. The rears have only done about 6000 miles so I wondered if a different make might last longer. Mike the Bear

Added my Spyder & Updated Total Mike the Bear

Hi Maf Did this group purchase happen? If so I'm interested Mike

Power Steering Failure Solved A replacement pump has solved the problem, which was caused by the one of the bolts holding the plate behind the pulley wheel working loose and fouling the pulley wheel as it was turning. This caused the clattering noise as the bolt caught in the pulley wheel...

Thanks Conaero, I'll check out the PS rad Mike

Thanks BennyD. Good point - the clattering matched the steering input rather than the engine revs thank goodness. There is a slight fluid leak from the bottom of the pump. I've sourced a second hand pump for starters. Mike

Gentlemen, please can anyone advise.... I completed a long trip (500 miles plus) in my '03 Spyder but next day on starting up there was a grinding noise when turning the steering wheel, followed by a horrendous clattering. I had PS problems with an Alfa so recognised the grinding but the...