Richard B Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Relays now fitted to headlights, Alison changed the engine oil, and topped up the gearbox oil. Bit of a leak there, to be looked at next year. Could be breather, could be seals, although the box was rebuilt not that many miles ago. I did hear about some gearbox casings being porous. Damn I hate taking the Stag gearbox out.James came round last night to use the press and put in a couple of new front lower ball joints for his RBRR PI. We tightened the float bowl screws on the Stag, hopefully that will stop the fuel smell when its left standing. Also tightened up the head(s) to timing cover bolts which were seeping oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Just got to give mine a wash and put the stickers on and give it a another check over to make sure I've not missed anything. I wont be taking it tomorrow as I need to get back for family event so did not want to have to drive the car hard up the motorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 @rse ! Went out to get the tracking done this morning. On the way back the car started misfiring. Got home to discover that the coil was red hot. Oh and half the time the ignition switch doesn't actually turn the engine off anymore. Electrical problems AAAAAAAAARGH ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Quoted from timbancroft61 Pete,Are you using rubber or braided hoses? Was braided on the 2008 RBRR, swapped to rubber when I found them almost worn through. Rubber has gone back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed66 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 jobs left to dooil change for diff rewire spotshead gasket change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Jobs left to do:Oil change for diffFinish wiring the headlight relaysCheck the speedo error and mark the dial accordinglyFit the new hardtop weathersealFit the hardtopBuy a cheap new tyre for the spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Quoted from shed66 jobs left to dooil change for diff rewire spotshead gasket change Is that the order of importance lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed66 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Quoted from Steve28 Is that the order of importance lol sort of...head gaskets done now anyway..it was only leaking on no 6 so it still ahd 5 cylinders and was still running ..hence , down the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Double checked the wiring and now changed the solenoid, but the overdrive still isn't working. =(More investigations tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Noticed one car with tyres older than the youngest drivers,mentioning no names though......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Radders - probably something you already know/checked - I've had an issue in the past when refilling the gearbox on a slight slope that the oil didn't make it's way into the OD, and when it did the level was too low to allow proper operation of the OD. Before you go much further is it worth over filling the GB oil (only by a small amount) running it and trying to engage OD and then re-checking the level (and maybe letting a little oil back out to get back to true level?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Progress has slowed for team 74 after a visit to hospital yesterday for an eye irritation was found to be something stuck in my eye, got to wait till tuesday at the eye clinic to have it removed, so im just doing whatever i can till its sorted ..... its going to be very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 After the run back from the DM yesterday, I find I now have to change the diff. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I know another team swapping out their diff today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ignition issues fixed this morning then the car still wouldn't start, completely dead no dash lights etc. Strange as it was working fine yesterday morning. Hooked up the jump pack which started beeping immediately meaning battery problem. Multimeter showed about 7 volts across the terminals so off to Halfords for a new battery. Installed and everything working. Also checked for a leakage current just in case it was a current drain causing the battery problem but that appears normal, just enough to run the clock. Time for some road testing again but not until tomorrow now. Too much else to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Quoted from Richard B I know another team swapping out their diff today. Yes, but mines a new diff! Behaved perfectly for the first 150 miles, then started wailing like the proverbial banshee 50 miles from home. Grrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Quoted from Richard B I know another team swapping out their diff today. But at least he has good tyres........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citroentim Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Been using my Beige beauty for a few weeks now off and on, noticed a new noise from the engine at idle the other night whilst opening the garage, turns out the water pump bearing had collapsed but with no loss of coolant. Not wishing to push my luck, I decided to drive to the DM yesterday in the modern. New pump and alternator belt fitted today and importantly no noise! Stickers applied and bodywork polished. Oil and filter change next Saturday on the ramp at work and team 138 are all set for the off.. well unless anything else goes wrong with car in the next 10 days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Misfire sorted, axle and gearbox oil levels checked. Getting tyres fitted tomorrow as they hadn't come in last week. Once they're fitted needs to be used a bit then washed and windscreen rainxed. Then sort out what spares we're going to take and get tools together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I think I should probably have a go at adjusting the rear brakes and/or handbrake cable, and see if I can figure out what's making the chirping noise that goes away when you rest a foot on the brake pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Quoted from yorkshire_spam Radders - probably something you already know/checked - I've had an issue in the past when refilling the gearbox on a slight slope that the oil didn't make it's way into the OD, and when it did the level was too low to allow proper operation of the OD. Before you go much further is it worth over filling the GB oil (only by a small amount) running it and trying to engage OD and then re-checking the level (and maybe letting a little oil back out to get back to true level?) Hi, oil levels are fine. Overdrive now working. When I removed the gearbox to change the clutch, the solenoid wasn't done up all the way on the top bolt and the solenoid was sitting crooked, so stupidly I tightened it. This had obviously been done for a reason because as soon as I had tightened it, the overdrive no longer worked. So, a long morning (and early afternoon) session of trial and error and finally......correct adjustment and we now have a working overdrive! Team Gertie are finally good to go. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 It's probably a sparrow that's flown in through your sunroof Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 One step forward but a bigger one backwards for Team Flying Log today.The exhaust flange gasket started blowing on the way to the Drivers meet, nothing unexpected there as they don't last long on 1500 engines!Fixed that today, but had a lot of trouble getting the flange joint apart, had to use a lump hammer and a bit of 3x2 on the downpipe and although this did separate the joint in the end I slipped with the wood and it broke the plastic bit on the rear carburetor jet... (Picture below)New on ordered from Paddocks on line but the car is now sitting in the garage with Carbs removed waiting for a new jet assembly to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Stickers now mounted on Motorway Grade magnetic sign sheet ready to go on the car. Currently sitting on my Fridge to keep them Flat!I've also doctored the Rally Plaque from the last RBRR to hide the 2014 date with Union Jacks. I'm going to put this on the bonnet. Pity there were no plaques this year as I collect them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Yeah I was looking for the plaques , Good idea with the Union Flags, I'll be doing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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