Alex Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Cars now been tuned and WOW what a change it went well before but now its great.BUT the diff is knackered,I had hoped it was something simple making all the noise but I have it on good authority that the diff is passing away.Its sad but in life there is only one thing thats certain.But why now ,why could it not last 12 months more I'm reluctant to do 2000 miles with that much noise in my ears.Plus I'd never hear directions.Anyone got a spare diff for a 1500 spit?Cheers Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 [quote by=Goody link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=445 date=1159186992]12v Microwave's ... However I don't think their is enough time to ship one [/quote]Maybe you could put some in your hand luggage ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDTRIUMPH Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 CAR No 80 IS ALIVE !!Fired her up today WOW ive missed that sound , its been over a year since i last heard that motor.. Front suspension all done now and got some brakes. just need some clutch a propshaft, radiator and an MOT.See you tuesday nite, sadly not in the vitesse though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Ok Beans How many do you want? :B My luggage is already loaded with car parts. :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 [quote by=andrew link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=417 date=1159058557]Update Car 17 Dolomite Sprint Tina/Andrew and JanThursday fitted head for the forth time, which was skimmed and had new gasket, no leaks, that was great, but had fuel problem. friday cancelled MOT. Sorted out fuel problem, then started sprint, it sounded great, although noticed oil leak from rocker box, we knew that was not really a problem. after 5 mins of running we heard a loud noise from camshaft, removed cover and found a creamy mixture. so we knew there was water in the oil. Saturday worked most of day, came in from garage about an hour ago 12.20am. we are no further forward. so Andrew is now having a whisky he needs itwater mixing with oil, knocking camshaft whats next? We have never ever come across so many problems, there is only so much more we can do.We will have another go tomorrow bright and early. We have jan coming over from Sweden to be a co driver and has booked flights, so just incase we are unable to do the run we need seat for jan to be a co driver , please contact us if you can help. CheersTina/andrew[/quote]Paul Moffat in his MK1 2000 only has himself and one other in his car ..could be worth a shout...Whsat stage is the sprint at now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 THe original plan was to take the estate. THis was planned from last August, but it's still not ready. So then we thought we'd take the other big saloon, Paddington, but he's got a rubbish master brake cylinder so we'll use Clarabel. All she needs is the child seats removing and some fuel. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Driving home from the RBRR driver's meeting in the dark showed up a flaw with the lights...They had not been raised when the car was lowered at the front. This meant on dipped heads you could only see about 3ft in front of you...On unlit roads and unlit sections of the motorway we had to either slow right down to aide reaction time or put full beam on and dazzle everyone around us... :(It was an oversight on my mechanics part but since he had a very close family bereavement only the day before, but still worked to get my car ready, I don't mind. Car's going in Friday to have the lights altered and then I hope that's the car ready... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I wondered why we caught you up so quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 That's one nippy Herald you've got there Doug!Oh and congrats to Katie on passing her test. I guess she's passed since there were no 'L' plates on the car and she was driving on the motorway... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 [quote by=Goody link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=450 date=1159244240]Ok Beans How many do you want? :B My luggage is already loaded with car parts. :B[/quote]Now I understand .... you're taking your Triumph over in parts and reassamble it at the Plough ;DDo you have 12V microwaves that fit into a GT6 ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 As for my car ahhh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 No John ,that was Amanda driving on the motorway....she will be on L plates for the runP.S. you should see the thing go when i drive it[still seems slow compared to the gt6]But somethings def wrong with the speedo since i put the spit box in ..as i was flying down the A23 and it was only showing 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Ooops, sorry Katie! Mistaken identity. What can I say, it was dark and my lights weren't really working... :B"But somethings def wrong with the speedo since i put the spit box in ..as i was flying down the A23 and it was only showing 60"I'll remember that excuse next time I'm pulled over by the police... :P ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lacey Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote by=ajp25tc link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=451 date=1159260107]Paul Moffat in his MK1 2000 only has himself and one other in his car ..could be worth a shout...Whsat stage is the sprint at now?[/quote]We will contact Jan later today, and contact paul moffat, so many thanks for that.We will give an update on the sprint later, when we go out today to have another go on the sprint it will be crunch time wether we do the run or not. We will be gutted if we cannot do it, as we have worked so hard for months, also really looking forward to the run. cheersTina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Beans: I wish I could bring one of mine. Boath would make the trip. But alas I have a full luggage of parts for outheres here. Fitting a microwave in your GT6 is no problem but finding a spot for the rather large altinator might be a problem. Then were are you going to keep the fridge and the food? If I had let Chris keep the Estate then I would have a car their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Tina and Andy,Steve Burrows from Rotherham who is taking part in a Dolly 1500 would be willing to have Jan in his car. His co-driver Martin has contracted glandular fever and is now unable to take part.Give me a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Too many estates to store of my own, Bill, I love the 2000 but only one of my garages fits it in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Having driven 'The Steed' to The Plough monday night, my co-driver declared the handling 'life-threatening'.That will be the missing bush on the rear subframe then! I told him not to worry, but he was a very pale colour so I thought I ought to listen to him.Having rung round and not had much luck locating one, I would like to publically thank Mick Dolphin who has just spent a fair bit of his time going through his parts books with me and identifying the bush as being the same as 1300FWD centre rear subframe bush. He has just saved us a lot of time and a lot of expense, as my co-driver has 2 subframes in his barn in storage, complete with good bushes!I knew the 1300fwd's were good for something!!Now only 49 jobs on the list........... plus fitting the bushes we have just found.Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Got the new diff out, almost beat the oil leak but I think theres a bit left.Had to move it to Gwaredd's garage as our builder needs access through mine,meant I had to put everything back together. Drove lovely compared to the knackered one shame about the leak(leaks). No whine at all I guess I could have just changed the seal but how longs it had a leak? could have been driven with low oil?could be on its way out? Oh well hopefully I'll get the recon tomorrow(thats what they've told me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Tonight was the first wheel prep night. Now HERE's what a sink is really for:[center][/center]And half way through (before the metal polish which will come after the green gets turned black):[center][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ben,I thought that the Dishwasher was there for cleaning bits of car, not the kitchen sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ah yes THATS why i meant to buy one... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2000 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hutch, any idea what your wheels came off originally, or who made them? Only I've got a set the same on my 2000 (only mine are black rather than green) and they've got Skoda logos on the centre caps (!!!) People ask me sometimes what the wheels are off and I can't answer them..... :'(Oh, and welding being done in the morning, and I think I've sorted the steering column problems - that elusive MOT might yet be in sight :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Are'nt they Wolfrace wheels.Pat Barber's GT6 from America had them on for the last RBRR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Nice looking wheels, anyway!Car 4 is still hanging in the balance, I'm afraid... Hope to have more news tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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