lordleonusa Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 ajp wrote:the up side was I got to inhale lots of meths whilst cleaning the stub axle prior to refitting the hub!!For the benefit of our American readers, "Meths" means 'Methylated Spirit', known in the USA as "Denatured Alcohol"in the UK, Meths has a purple dye added.AJP is NOT on Methamphetamine! L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sometimes I am not so sure....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Now you know why we make Leon live way, way across the country! 3,000 miles from me!Air Froce One? Who do you think I am? Don't answer that.Will arrive Heathrow tomorrow morning via Virgin Atlantic, Then to Hotel Chinn. = BEER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Your beds ready mate, beer's in the fridge, all set :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Quote:Your beds ready mate Aw, aint that sweet! ;)Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 ajp wrote:buggery bollocks went to re-torque the struts and this happened..I hasten to add it was my own stupid fault! the 5 on the torque wrench should have been a 3!!!! wasnt paying attention etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 MWG445 wrote:Roger,Have you ordered the vlaai yet?You're not ready till the vlaai's ordered! :)Me and young Carruthers won't forgive you if you forget.Jim.That's why I said "nearly"... :PDon't worry about the vlaai, I'll sort that out for sure! Mmmmmmmmmmm vlaai at JoG :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Wonderful ! The new shocks for Bills car are not here. The 'supplier' uses UPS who, in my experience, are useless and continue to live down to my expectations. Bill is planning to collect his car tomorrow evening. What an interesting 24hrs I am going to have. @rse ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphlux Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Always asked myself how people could have trouble fitting a windscreen or how to destroy one while fitting ...Now I know how to destroy one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphlux Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 But we were lucky and I had a spare one for my Vitesse project, so an hour later we had a new windscreen fitted as well as an MG F reclining seat, very comfortable.So the car is ready and drives really well, hopefully we can keep up with the fast boys :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Quote:Mmmmmmmmmmm vlaai at JoGWonder if they'll microwave it to heat it up?Mmmmm. Hot vlaai for breakfast! :) :) :)Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 the pi estate is at gearbox place all stickered up ready to go just got to wait for them to finish with it promised for tomorrow, then fit new front pads,exhaust and connect the new heater valve up. So hopefully should be ready in time if nothing else goes wrong.Plan `B` is going for a mot on wed but having never driven it not sure.plan `C` is running well as usual but was out in it yesterday to go to stanstead and back in the pouring rain and typical tr7 kept losing the wiper blade on drivers side cheers andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Shocks finally arrived at 2pm and I discovered straight away that the bolt holes in the lower bushes were too big so I've had no choice but to faff about swapping the bushes out of the old shocks >:(All back together now, just a couple more checks then it's off to deliver the car to Bill. I just hope that's all .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Last minute change of plan........... decided to upgrade the dodgy worn brakes. Nice new set of Stag discs and calipers need fitting............. tomorrow nights work I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Last night I ate two curries, four onion bhaji and two naan. Today I've had a shish kebab (three shish in a naan) and I'm working through .5kg of chicken pakora with chili sauce. Can you tell I live in Luton? Not sure whether I'm flushing my body for the weekend or trying to off my team mates. We'll let you know Sunday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 good work fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Jeez, young 'uns eh-no digestive issues yet then, Pete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcolumbine Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 With that sort of diet, you'll be lucky to make it to the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Car went to Moordales today to get tuned. Dale worked his magic and got the car running sweet. However he spotted that the water pump is leaking. So things to do now are:Change oilFit In line fuse and Wiper ParkSpeedo AlignmentReplace water pumpFix StereoClean and put stickers on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 mpbarrett wrote:Bugger, anyone got a new propshaft? Lots of play in the sliding joint and a bit of play in the UJ. I know that wasnt there a few weeks ago so I guess the vibration from the failed diff has caused to go.... On the phone on monday to see if I can find a good one. Shouldnt be too difficult to change .. Still 5 days left... plenty of time!Mike and LibbyNew propshaft delivered, fitted last night. Drove her to work today but think vibration is still there. No idea whats causing it. No play in drive shaft UJ's or in wheel bearings. Wheels have been balanced and no sign of weights coming off.No more time to fix it and am getting pissed off laying under the car each evening so will have to live with it and either keep the speed <65 or >80 ......Mike and Libby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Mike: You could try the jubilee clip method of balancing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 timbancroft61 wrote:Mike: You could try the jubilee clip method of balancing?Timits a new recon propshaft from Jame Paddock so I assume (??) it has been balanced. but who knows!I think something else is going on but dont know what. Certainly the old propshaft sliding joint was worn and the UJ's at front and back were worn free play so I had hoped the new propshaft had fixed it!We will live with it, We marked up the route last night but want to go though it again this evening.It will be nice to know where we are meant to go!mike and Libby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 AlanChatterton wrote:Last minute change of plan........... decided to upgrade the dodgy worn brakes. Nice new set of Stag discs and calipers need fitting............. tomorrow nights work I think!'You know it makes sense Rodney' ;)I assume these were the ones in stock for Libby, how is she coming on by the way Alan?Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 No, stock ones for Libby still on the shelf. Passed EJ Wards yesterday and did a deal on some used calipers, new discs and pads.............Just got in from work, got attacked by the new puppy, now off to get changed and hit the brakes.Bradley should be over about 8 ish to help with the bleeding and then its just tools and spares to pack!Libby is now in the paintshop, filled, flatted and the inside, door shuts and underbonnet in primer.November I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Well it finally ready all cleaned out, stickered up and packed just waiting to hear if the 3rd driver is still doing it,That will teach me to change car a month before the rbrr cheers andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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