Search found 8 matches
- Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:04 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rust removal, tips please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1088
Rust removal, tips please
Hi all, total newbie here. I know that the rust you see is the tip of the iceberg, but where to start. None underneath, just around the wings etc. But how do you deal with it, what tools do you use, what 'potions' etc. What is the order of things? I.e how do i start? Can anyone recommend a book ect?...
- Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:25 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear brake cylinders - can a beginner do theM?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1518
Rear brake cylinders - can a beginner do theM?
Hi guys and girls, i have bought a do all the brakes kit, and i'm bottling it. I have no experience with doing this sort of thing but i'll have a go. I have the tech tips manual, haynes manual. Are they good enough or is the british leyland manual better? Think its called that anyway. Could i realis...
- Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:43 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breakdown...all help appreciated
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2224
Well after changing the gear in a service kit plus a coil and ht leads i went for a spin. Only half an hour mind but it was fine, refreshing to get home under my own steam so to speak. I run a bit of paper through the fuel pumps points but i have also ordered another set as they looked 'dodgy'...tal...
- Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:34 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rust patches...how to?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 950
Rust patches...how to?
Hi all, new to this lark, just bought a great minor 1000, 4 door. No structural rust? But some little bits along door etc. Trouble is i have really no idea how to deal with it....how do i start? What do i do 1st, rub down using what? I really am a total novice....so advice on what equipment, product...
- Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:36 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breakdown...all help appreciated
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2224
- Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breakdown...all help appreciated
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2224
Breakdown...all help appreciated
Hi all, just bought a mm, hasn't done long journeys in years. I drove it home from eastbourne to surrey. Broke down 4 times, first 3 it restarted but 4th didn't, AA man said rotor arm, we 'bodged' (bluetack for the crack) it and got home. Next day replaced rotor arm went out quick spin to show frien...
- Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:29 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Newbie advice!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1684
Hi all again, well I live in Banstead, Surrey. Missus has spotted a minor parked in a nearby road and has mentioned seeing 3/4 parked outside one day, sounds like a club meet possibly. So tomorrow i'll put a letter through his door introducing myself, you never know. thanks, i am encouraged to know ...
- Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:04 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Newbie advice!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1684
Newbie advice!
HI all. i have a small budget of £800, would love to buy a minor. Would that buy a 'running version'? Have no mechanical knowledge whatsoever but would love to spend time nursing one back to top health, is a minor suitable for a beginner, would farm out the tough jobs etc. Is there such a service wh...