GTRoger Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 GT6_Don wrote:Tried out my new 5 speeder last night to the Plough...hubba bleedin' hubba!!!I guess that is proper English for "it's ok" ?? Sorry, me don't understand, me foreigner! ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 mmm ... one way or another that reminds me of the Flintstones ::)Don't know if that's good, certainly way to early for mr. Cook to have his car ready :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Had a good shakedown run last night to the Driver's meeting at The Plough, 170 miles overall, should have been shorter but various overnight junction closures on the M25 conspired to extend the trip! - no significant problems, although there seems to be a bit of resonance from the exhaust at about 3000 revs- must check the mountings. Still got an annoying drip from the windscreen surround despite new seal and mastic under the finisher. Why does it always seem to land in my lap!Following the drivers briefing , have now turned my attention to whats in the boot and have decided to rationalise the toolkit and reduce its weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Whoo ! ive actually driven the gt6 for 1st time in 4weeks!! :)Just been for a 30mile quick shakedown/blast!! All good! g/box,much quieter and more positive!, o/drive more forcefull! had a new prop made which has made the most difference!! no more shaking on the overrun! now feels like 10cr prep back on schedule!! ;Dstill a bit to do! keep it up All !!Roy 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Mass cleaning of Stag engine components continues, had to go to work tonight, so 8 pistons came with me ;)Subframes etc all gritblasted and painted, but had a setback with the diff - car was fitted with a knackered 2.5 PI diff, found a spare Stag diff under the heating oil tank of all places! Goodness knows how long it had been there - at least 15 years me-thinks! Popped the backplate off and cleaned out the inside. Wirebrushed the corroded ally backplate and found a hole - doh!Took the backplate off the PI diff to swap over and much to my annoyance the holes didn't line up on the Stag one - bugger!S/hand backplate in the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 MikeyB wrote:Ooh tell more Theo - The heavy gearchange has always spoiled the V8 a little for me!I pressume you read my webblog ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 caught up tonight, but how does it feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Grey car booked for its MOT on Tuesday.Only issues could be arb components, have ordered new links and bushes.So as I understand the weekend is gonna be nice, looks like it will be busy.New list:Wheel bearingsChange brake padsARBHornFuel pipeAccelerator pedal and linkeageAttempt to get the car to look better: Polish!Oil ChangeValve clearancesIf the car fails the MOT, which I do not think will happen I will use the GT6. The little car did 300 miles on Monday night and Tuesday with no issues. Going very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well my mental preparation is nearly complete, I am tanned, fatter than usual and sporting some lovely insect bites. Just a flight to Frankfurt and then home from there overnight tonight - Heathrow at 8am tomorrow :-) Then it's into the garage for some mad work on the Vitesse to tidy up those endless little jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I wouldn't rush JAson.the weather in 'minging' here.Indoor jobs only.:-(Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 MikeyB wrote: ... but how does it feel?Only did about 25 miles. First impression wasn't that good but after a few miles it became better and overal I think it's an improvement, smoother.Hopefully more time to drive it this weekend :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Wayhay, re-assmbly has commenced at last - rh head now all back in one piece, lh one tomorrow!Rear suspension all ready to refit, just awaiting diff!Progress . . . . . . . ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Raider wrote:getting the Toledo service completed and then driving it to the MedSo you are you in on the 10CR ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wright Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Mine started whistling last light on the way home from work, so I reckon i've got an air leak. Seems to be coming from the inlet manifold, but i'm not sure where. Other than that i'm gonna take out my lowering block, change coolant, sort out a few electrical gremlins, and sort out the stone chips on the front end....... Sounds easy if you say it quick :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 change wipers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnerboy Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 philwright wrote:Mine started whistling last light on the way home from workI reckon it's just happy..... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Herald did that ,was a loose nut holiding the carbs on, Katie thought it was her turbo kicking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I've had whistling alternators before!More Stag progress today - RH head now fully assembled too. Made up some re-inforcment for the diff quill shaft housing, mate with big TIG will weld it up over the weekend. Another big (expensive) parcel of bits arrived today, including CV joint prop and supergill rad. The core is amazingly thicker than mine, but still within the same width of the tanks - increases cooling system capacity by approx 1.5L I'm told!On 12h day shifts Sat/Sun, crank and various brake/clutch cylinders going with me for polishing/overhaul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Where did you get your CV prop from Mike? Has it got a CV at both ends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 CV's at both ends, bought from E J Ward, near Lutterworth. Cost £118 plus the VAT. The Stag has always had a vibration that builds up from 70 mph, given my high workload and tight timescale, it seemed a sensible and quick option against spending time/money overhauling the old one!Their number is 0116 279 9060. I recommend them highly!RgdsMike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Cheaper than Witor...Reason I ask is that Witor is stopping selling these because he's been having problems with them - said that the solution is a CV on one end and UJ on the other.I went with a reconed one for about £60 on my saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 That's a good price, where was that from? The reasons I didn't go recon were basd around the fact that the nearest place I know of is near Heathrow - hour and 3/4 trip each way, round trip of approx 200 miles I guess. By the time I have gone there twice (once to deliver, then to collect) I reckon I would have blown more than £65 on fuel and lost two half days of prime garage time in the process!Do you know what the probs were? EJW said they have sold quite a lot of them with no bad feedback.Unless the problem is instantaneous, I guess the 10CR will prove to be it's shakedown anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Mike,Interesting stuff about CV shafts.I was talking to James Shackford about these the other day, James has had issues with these on his mk1 Pi. Never heard of EJ Ward before, are they Stag specialists? If not are they prop specialists? That price seems good.I presume that the company near Heathrow is Propshaft Services, i have used them for years, very good and quick.Remember I live just down the road from them and could help with collection etc in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I think it was only £60 from Witor... I try to forget prices :)Of course it was a saloon one not a Stag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Thanks for the offer Tim - if I had "project managed" a bit better, then I might of had the time to take you up on that!EJ Ward are long established Stag specialists, have had only good recommendation when I was enquiring about them! So far so good! I'm trying to forget prices too James, costs are really mounting up now! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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