HNJ1N Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Tim, The bumperless look on a Mk1 works well, imo. The bumpers are good for v slow speed nudges but probably cause more problems than they solve in harder shunts. A few photos attached to help your decision, cheers, L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt George Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Well I'm another one in the sans bumpers club ;)My car is currently away getting the front valance and nearside sill put back to Saffron, after doing the RBRR in grey primer. Also got the diff back in – looks like the majority of the slop in the drivetrain is due to worn driveshafts, so I've sourced a set of uprated, Rilsan coated versions from EJ Ward. Looking forward to getting the car back and doing a few miles running up to the 10CR :)Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNJ1N Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Well, the Mk1 is back and looking as good as ever.The engine bay wiring was largely replaced and tidied up generally together with a new alternator. The consensus opinion confirms a failure of the alternator that caused the fire. The car would have been toast, according to the auto electrician, without the battery cut-off switch being activated . The engine bay still looks a bit rough and probably needs a repaint etc, probably a winter project in the meantime i will be making sure everything is good to go for the 10'CR. Attached photo gives an idea of the state of play, cheers, Laurence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Looking very good Lawrence :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 that does look good,,,well done :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 New short engine fitted..... it runs. Test drive and re-map tomorrow.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Well, the engines in with new bearings,reground c/shaft and all re sealed/gasketed and ready for the ancillaries to go on tomorrow.......and away we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Engine, clutch and overdrive all ok.Replacement of all springs and shocks as well as a full service needed next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 michael_charlton wrote:Well, the engines in with new bearings,reground c/shaft and all re sealed/gasketed and ready for the ancillaries to go on tomorrow.......and away we gohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCs8ufxnnYATest drive today...incorporating a piece of string for the choke cable as the existing decided to frey in the liner and affecting tuning.Other little niggles need attending to ......but the `new engine sounds good due to Philip`s hard work. I spent more time trying to see through worn out specs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Vitesse has done 25 miles without blowing up - which is encouraging. Is surprisingly tractable low down - upper end of the rev range not yet checked.......Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Dale has begun work on DollyRoo. Don't know how much he has done yet. Maby he will post progress at some point. I am just sitting back and letting him do what he does and not pestering him. I have has some serious health issues that I will explain in a post elsewhere. I am recovering nicely and the doctors say I will be in good shape for the trip and run. All is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Goody wrote: I have has some serious health issues that I will explain in a post elsewhere. I am recovering nicely and the doctors say I will be in good shape for the trip and run. All is looking good.You `d better.....its your round ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 New choke cable fitted , test drive done and the `new` engine is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 michael_charlton wrote:New choke cable fitted , test drive done and the `new` engine is perfect.Marvellous ;)For me I am completing a service (low oil levels inthe gearbox and diff - oops :B) and will then be moving on to replacing the rear sprins, shocks and suspension bushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Quoted from Raider Marvellous For me I am completing a service (low oil levels inthe gearbox and diff - oops ) and will then be moving on to replacing the rear sprins, shocks and suspension bushes Setting fire to the car ...for an insurance claim....?Well after the total engine regrind,fitting shells/big ends ,new cam/followers ,Ramtech filter,retune , rebuild,...and road test, ..its raring to go.One or two events first after engine flush and fill with good 20/60 and Borg/Beck filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Raider wrote:Marvellous ;)For me I am completing a service (low oil levels inthe gearbox and diff - oops :B) and will then be moving on to replacing the rear sprins, shocks and suspension bushesSetting fire to the car ...for an insurance claim....?Well after the total engine regrind,fitting shells/big ends ,new cam/followers ,Ramtech filter,retune , rebuild,...and road test, ..its raring to go.One or two events first after engine flush and fill with good 20/60 and Borg/Beck filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well , not getting many events under the bonnet this year...Every time we go out something happensOver the last three years no real mechanical upsets...this year ...pahWent to Southport and came back with what we thought was faulty diff problemsTurned out to be a mixture of a few things.....the September issue will show what the diff problem was and the side issuesHowever evrything will be back together in the next two days and then.......ready to run ...again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well , not getting many events under the bonnet this year...Every time we go out something happensOver the last three years no real mechanical upsets...this year ...pahWent to Southport and came back with what we thought was faulty diff problemsTurned out to be a mixture of a few things.....the September issue will show what the diff problem was and the side issuesHowever evrything will be back together in the next two days and then.......ready to run ...again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Oi Lead foot !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Oi Lead foot !! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Did some overnight testing this weekend ! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Did some overnight testing this weekend ! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 you're gona cheat and take the tent with you for the parking lot stop in Vlad country???Might have some guests, specially if you also take that pint of "Who's afraid of the dark" with you 🙂D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 you're gona cheat and take the tent with you for the parking lot stop in Vlad country???Might have some guests, specially if you also take that pint of "Who's afraid of the dark" with you :)D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Quoted from Royboy66 Oi Lead foot !! Moi? Lead footed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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