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- Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine Breather Mod
- Replies: 11
- Views: 863
Re: Engine Breather Mod
Cool.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:36 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Undercoating
- Replies: 2
- Views: 252
Re: Undercoating
If it was me I would.... if it is dry, rub with a wire brush then I would use a red oxide primer (paint over with any colour if you want). If oily, try white spirit to remove oil then use red oxide. Check for any areas that might need repairing. When finished spray something like Waxoil every where ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil Separator flame trap "Chimney"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 758
Re: Oil Separator flame trap "Chimney"
I did the same as you in the 90s when I worked in an engineering factory. I remember using stainless steel wire wool. It is still working as it should.
Re: Hoses
I have just replaced mine with a new set fro ESM. Excellent set. It was a bit fiddly under the dash but I did it OK. Use good quality Jubilee clips.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Knocking from engine on medium revs.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 845
Re: Knocking from engine on medium revs.
Is the air filter lid loose? My dad told me he needed a new gearbox on his Robin Reliant many years ago. It would cost him £400n for a new one. I took if for a drive and realised that his filter lid was loose. I said I would fix if for less than £400.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 690
Re: New Tank
That plumbers putty is good stuff. I used it to seal the glass on my telephone box.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Improved rear lights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 425
Improved rear lights
It has been recommended before so I got myself a set of LED side lights, rear/brake lights, number plate lights and indicators from Classic Car LEDs,. It has concerned me for a while that the Traveller's brake lights are quite dim and low down as compared to modern cars. The LEDs are magnificent and...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel embellishers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 528
Re: Wheel embellishers
Cool.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 829
Re: Opening up a 202 head
I did the same many years ago when I overhaled the engine. I followed the book but did not go the full hog. One thing I did do was open up the carburetted in the way he suggests, from round to square bore and feather the throttle disk etc. Every thing went smoothly and the car runs OK. I can't say t...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gear Lever Gaiter.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 642
Re: Gear Lever Gaiter.
Hi, I made mine to match my door cards. It looks a bit tatty now, but it is forty years old.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: minor chassis number
- Replies: 6
- Views: 596
Re: minor chassis number
I would say yes.
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Detecting Coolant Leak (UV dye)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 677
Re: Detecting Coolant Leak (UV dye)
Well done. It looks a nice clean engine. We used that stuff in the factory I worked in to crack detect components. Try just repositioning the jubilee clip if the hose is OK.
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Door locating peg and socket misalignment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 607
Re: Door locating peg and socket misalignment
From memory, I have taken mine off and refitted them and the threaded plate behind has not fallen. It may be they one needs to go up and the other needs to go down. They are fiddly to align.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: standard 1098 engine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1428
Re: standard 1098 engine
It may be inside of the gasket seating area. Have you got one to place on the block to see?
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake fluid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 877
Re: Brake fluid
I too changed to Automec silicone fluid when I fitted all new brake system, front discs new copper/nickel pipes. new flex pipes and master cylinder and reaf cylinders. Never had a days problem since. If any standard fluid remains in your system it won't matter. It will still work but you will not ac...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Manifold gasket issues
- Replies: 6
- Views: 860
Re: Manifold gasket issues
Check the throttle return spring is still attached properly. Mine snapped one day and it revved like b....y.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1136
Re: Voltmeter -false low readings
I did mine using a momentary switch .
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 756
Re: Half shaft refit - handedness?
I fitted a pair of reconditioned/hardened half shafts a while ago. I had no way of telling which side they came from so I just fitted them blind. Either I got it right or it did not make any difference, but that was nearly twenty years ago and they are still fine. I know that wont help you in determ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new Series 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 886
Re: My new Series 2
I love the colour. You have a very interesting project that will keep you busy for some time but you will have a wonderful car when you are finished. I am slightly jealous.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:32 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Diff Plug Tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2384
Re: Diff Plug Tool
Always undo the filler cap first. If it proves difficult, at least the diff will have oil in it so you can move the car if needed. only whe the filler is loose should you undo the drain. This way you know you can fill it up again.