Morris Minor Owners Club

Any help on getting a fan belt for 1.3 Maestro, would be greatly appreciated. Tried eBay,many saying "fit's Maestro" sorry,they don't ![frame][/frame]

Sometimes, the belt will have a size written on it, e.g., 305 x 10, the larger number being the overall length. Most good motor factors do a large variety of belts to cover most makes and models.

Chipper wrote:Sometimes, the belt will have a size written on it, e.g., 305 x 10, the larger number being the overall length. Most good motor factors do a large variety of belts to cover most makes and models.

Thanks chipper. The belt came off on the road. I knew it was suspect.I did try checking the size,but was unable to read it. Have spoken to a couple of Maestro club members,they didn't know where I could get one. I've tried three belts,that I was told would fit,can't even get them on. If I did,I would be putting to much pressure on the water pump bearings. I'll get there. Morris van for work this week,what a great source of spares,and parts we have available for our lovely Morris's.

There's this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-MAESTR ... 0984177929

And this place has lots of Maestro van bits:

http://www.1stchoice.co.uk/car-parts/ro ... /1.3-500-l

Chipper wrote:There's this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-MAESTR ... 0984177929

And this place has lots of Maestro van bits:

http://www.1stchoice.co.uk/car-parts/ro ... /1.3-500-l

Chipper,you're a star. Bought. Will buy you a pint at the National.
Ed.

Try finding an air filter for a 1991 1.7D Astra!

Hellfords and most Parts Factors are a no no...

1098, no problem - glad to be of help.

Here's an Astra one, Reg:

http://www.aepdirect.com/air-filter-p47 ... ry_id=2986

Chipper wrote:1098, no problem - glad to be of help.

Here's an Astra one, Reg:

http://www.aepdirect.com/air-filter-p47 ... ry_id=2986

Sadly, it isn't the type in my van - here lies the problem

My van's ONLY 23yrs old!

Have you tried your local Vauxhall dealer? Being an Isuzu engine, you could try an Isuzu dealer as well...

Chipper wrote:Have you tried your local Vauxhall dealer? Being an Isuzu engine, you could try an Isuzu dealer as well...

It's a GM 1699 Diesel,

"Tin-tops" have the 1686 Izzy.

I stand corrected - was remembering my mum's Cavalier 1.7TD, that had the Isuzu engine.

I would imagine a Vauxhall dealer should be able to supply a suitable filter, or failing that, you could fit a K&N panel filter, perhaps?

Chipper wrote:1098, no problem - glad to be of help.

Here's an Astra one, Reg:

http://www.aepdirect.com/air-filter-p47 ... ry_id=2986

Chipper,Maestro back on the road ! Thanks once more. Just need to sort out the Morris now. Eight mile journey to work,fires up first time. Get within two miles of work,cough splutter. Same on the return journey,with a bit of a back fire. Engine is quite hot but not overheating. I suspect a hot engine bay,causing fuel vaporization. Perhaps a sticking thermostat ? Still firing up great from cold. Will get there.

Look for a vacuum forming in the petrol tank...

bmcecosse wrote:Look for a vacuum forming in the petrol tank...

Will do.Thanks. Can't do anything due to work commitments at the moment,but dearly love to sort this out. When it coughs etc,eventually coming to a stop,I leave it for 10/15 mins,and just manage to get it going again,and get it home. Frustrated !

Good to hear the new fan belt fitted OK.

Next time - take the fuel cap off and listen for air sucking in...

Will do, I was told to do some house restoration today,or else,so the paint brush has been out ! I'll try the Morris in the Morning. While I'm on chaps, I have a 948 engine/ box/diff and speedo,removed from a scrap car. I've never experienced the 948. I often hear it's a very smooth unit. Is there a big difference on power out put,compared to the 1098 Job ? I'll be dropping it into one of van's shortly !

Yes - it's smooth but weak... Can be easily tweaked though!

bmcecosse wrote:Yes - it's smooth but weak... Can be easily tweaked though!

Thanks for the reply bmcecosse. Having driven the 803,which is appalling on hill's but fine on the level (ish), I just have to experience the 948,after driving many 1098's.

1098 wrote:I have a 948 engine/ box/diff and speedo,removed from a scrap car. I've never experienced the 948. I often hear it's a very smooth unit. Is there a big difference on power out put,compared to the 1098 Job ?

Quite a difference:

1956–62: 948 cc A-series inline-four, 37 hp (28 kW) at 4,750 rpm and 50 lb·ft (68 N·m) at 2,500 rpm
1962–72: 1,098 cc A-series inline-four, 48 hp (36 kW) at 5,100 rpm and 60 lb·ft (81 N·m) at 2,500 rpm

But like you say, the 948cc is smoother and more rev-happy, whereas the 1098cc is a long-stroke torque-meister that doesn't like to rev beyond about 5,000 rpm.