GreenV8Machine Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 michael wrote:but would it last 24hrs!? regards michaelNow you look here Thunderlips, my building capabilities were shown when I finished my 2000 resto 10:30 the night before the 10CR and it got me all the way round after no prior testing! And I wasnt playing seesaw on the mountains of france being chased by said vehicle mr! Damn cavalier attitude you have! ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Made good progress today. Gearbox is out and brackets are made up to fit Golf rad. Also had to relocate the washerpump and starter solenoid to create space for the expansiontank (also VW). Next will be putting the new gearbox back in and finishing off the cooling system. After that it's only a matter of modifying the Honda seats and fitting them. Ohh and we have to change the diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Yipee all welding now finished just everything else to do .day off tomorrow going to crich car show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeter paint Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Busy week, new shoes and cylinders at the back, new pads for the front, dash lighting upgraded, music installed, rear suspension rebuilt with new shocks that do adjust and poly bushes, oil and filter changed. Can we go now before something else pops up, credit card will not stand any more. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 just getting round to starting prep on the spit. here's some pics of how it looks today, complete with the petrol tank that Bobbyspit kindly donated. cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 pics didn't upload , so i'll try again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Get those valances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Okay......... just collected my RBRR car..............with the engine in bits, singing wheel bearings and no MOT.............Hmmmmmmm.I may be a little busy me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 got some nice lights though Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 shame they don't work........... sigh....... more to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcolumbine Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I tried in vain to get an MOT last week. It failed on the tyres (one below the limit and three advisories!), the headlights (working 10 minutes before the test!), the horn (also working 10 minutes before the test!), handbrake (tester didn't understand my fly off handbrake conversion) and the exhaust (tester wanted another mount in the centre even though it passed like this at least 3 times before!). Worse of all though was a patch of corrosion on the inner sill that needs welding.I've now sorted it all bar the welding. The horn was a dodgy braid in the horn push, the headlights were an earth connection that obviously popped out on the drive to the garage. I also fitted another mount on the exhaust and changed the tyres over to my other set. I explained the fly off handbrake at the time and the guy seemed to be alright with it so all I need to do know is get the welding sorted. It's right by the front outrigger and it's going to be a bugger to fix by the look of it. I'm hoping to get it sorted this week so I can drive to the Drivers meeting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 AlanChatterton wrote:shame they don't work........... sigh....... more to do!and paint the bonnet matt black! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 good weekend of triumph fettling,most jobs now done just got to sort out a matching set of tyres,check electrics and give it a wash. booked in for mot on tuesday {hope ive not missed anything} then will give it a few good run outs before the big event rbrr 2010 .......bring it on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Booked the car in for a respray next Saturday.Cobbled together an interior light from a Nissan Micra to replace the unobtainable original.Currently re-assembling the dash and changing the fuel lines.Still no heater - who needs it. We can wear long johns and 10 layers of clothing.Just the faulty overdrive to fix and a good service at my mate Alan's garage and we're ready to go.Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 suspension rebuild just for the hell of it i reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 After taking the head off over two months ago and then doing nothing due to work and holidays I thought I'd better get a move on!I finally got some time in the garage this evening.Cleaned the engine block top and removed traces of the old gasket.Put some rust remover on the water pump housing and some other parts.Jobs to do before RBRRPut head back onClean/paint some of the parts whilst they are off.Put new hoses onFlush engine outGet the carbs balanced Fit headlight relaysJobs if I get time:Put Hard top onGet stereo working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Apparently Car 87 - Doug/Andy T and Chris Lennard Mk1 2000/2.5Pi now has a new MOT -no advisories - just need to polish it and tweak it for economy (small brick under the accelerator pedal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Thompson Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Indeed it has passed , just some minor fettling , I might even treat it to a new set of spark plugs !! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 yes yet another rbrr 2010 car has passed its mot the 1500 se of crew 8 is now ready to go go go :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcolumbine Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 1874 wrote:yes yet another rbrr 2010 car has passed its mot the 1500 se of crew 8 is now ready to go go go :)I thought this read 'the 1500 crew of 8' for a minute! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 eeep, just found the throttle linkage has some flex which means my throttles only opening 3/4 of the way. Needs to get done. POWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcolumbine Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I got mine through the MOT today! Just some minor jobs and tidying up and I'm all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 mine passed mot today. Just got to find out why its got no oil pressure and hopefully get a headlining fitted if not hope it doesn`t rain to much.andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 willows40 wrote:mine passed mot today. Just got to find out why its got no oil pressure and hopefully get a headlining fitted if not hope it doesn`t rain to much.andyIs it still the original "CR" Mk1 PI engine??They run a bit lower pressure I beleive due to the crank (can anyone confirm this?) but I abandonned all hope when my hit 20psi at 2500rpm.The shells still look good on the ones I checked so I think just worn all over.How bad is yours??CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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