shedmonkey Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Another late one in shed ....I now have the Gordarno stare,in fact my eyes have been struggling to stay open all day,but we seem to have leak free oil cooler now installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Today I feel like giving up!With a tight schedule I was up early this morning sourcing rad hoses and brake shoes. The hoses are in the post and shoes (out of stock) sourced locally.Having gone to fit the brake shoes the bloomin linings have been stuck onto the shoes the worng way around, so that the leading edge is where the trailing edge should be on each shoe. They are made by LPR, I suspect they are all the same in this brand!I have sourced another set made by EBC via ebay from a motor factor at Brightlingsea, about 40 mins away, however they were not stocked but he assured me they would arrive at the shop sometime tomorrow. On top of that I have just had a phonecall from the hotel booked for germany - they have a plumbing disaster and cannot guarantee a shower in time for our arrival!Arrgh!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 MikeyB wrote:. On top of that I have just had a phonecall from the hotel booked for germany - they have a plumbing disaster and cannot guarantee a shower in time for our arrival!Arrgh!!!!!You can always take a sleeping bag and get your head down in our room mate!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 No real progress today :(When preparing for flushing the brake and clutch systems, I found that the level in the clutch master reservoir had dropped significantly since Saturday.So I could do nothing else than drive to local brake specialist and source new items as all my rebuilt kits have run out.This also meant I had to bleed the clutch system, which as ever turned out to be a real pain.But I have an almost functioning clutch at the moment, see what tomorrow brings ...At least we concluded that the rear axle should be OK for a little stroll through Europe ::)Oh and I have to pay a visit to the dentist for some emergency repairs to a tooth that broke very recently, hopefully won't take all of Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think MikeyB is after the calamity car of the year award without even leaving Essex.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Make certainly deserves something! ;DI still haven't arranged how I'm getting home from the pub yet. I'm sure I'll figure something out, when going along the m25 on the way back. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 MikeyB wrote:Today I feel like giving up!With a tight schedule I was up early this morning sourcing rad hoses and brake shoes. The hoses are in the post and shoes (out of stock) sourced locally.Having gone to fit the brake shoes the bloomin linings have been stuck onto the shoes the worng way around, so that the leading edge is where the trailing edge should be on each shoe. They are made by LPR, I suspect they are all the same in this brand!I have sourced another set made by EBC via ebay from a motor factor at Brightlingsea, about 40 mins away, however they were not stocked but he assured me they would arrive at the shop sometime tomorrow. On top of that I have just had a phonecall from the hotel booked for germany - they have a plumbing disaster and cannot guarantee a shower in time for our arrival!Arrgh!!!!!Mike - I fitted a set a few years ago that where the wrong way round. No noticeable difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ferny wrote:Make certainly deserves something! ;DI still haven't arranged how I'm getting home from the pub yet. I'm sure I'll figure something out, when going along the m25 on the way back. ;DYou going to be stuck to get home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Well changed the oil, bought and fitted 4 new tyres and went for a test drive. O/S/R drum still getting hot, (same symptom). Strangely the handbrake does not seem to work too well on that side now.Back on the ramp after a cup of tea I thinkI'm baffled - different shoes and everything inside that drum had been removed, cleaned and lubricated :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 MikeI'll be bringing my little clamp thing!I have replaced my 1.75 SUs, flowed inlet manifold, K&N etc and gone back to standard set up (kept the 6-3-1) and I have to say what a pleasant car I have once again. Rear end is all bushed up and noiseless and I'm really looking forward to cruising across Europe in 5th!Tomorrow just loading everything and staying at co-drivers tomorrow night to ensure early start Thurs.1 day 17hrs and 28 mins to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 stripping out the hydraulics to see if there is any restrictions :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Anyone driving past Rimmers tomorrow ? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 32valves wrote:Anyone driving past Rimmers tomorrow ? :(No one from that area methinksYou stuck for something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Im 5mins from fittchets Carl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 MikeyB wrote:stripping out the hydraulics to see if there is any restrictions :ocollapsed hose acting like a 1-way valve.I have had the report back on my transport.."the brakes seem to work, bit of travel on the pedal though".Mmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'd really like to have a set of Dolly Sprint rear brake shoes with me. Just in case. If you could pop in to Fitchetts for me that would be great, and there will be plenty of opportunity over the next few days for me to repay your kindness in beer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Ok mate pm me the exact details and will see if they got them first thing in morn ;-)See you Thurs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks Roy, message sent. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 michael_charlton wrote:You going to be stuck to get home?Possibly. When are we expected to get back in the uk?I don't have a copy of the road book. :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 no but if it's dolly bits may have something at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 thescrapman wrote:collapsed hose acting like a 1-way valve.i was thinkning along those lines.hose seems ok - it's gotta be as I have no spares.metal pipe end into wheel cylinder burred over and a little restricted, have opened it out.just waiting for my beautiful young assistant to come and help me bleed - unfortunately she is nowhere to be seen :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 No nightshift for me at work tonight ;DBut I'm going to pop into work to clean and check the front wheel bearing and front trunnions.Yeah I know it's a bit late in the day but after all my overdrive woes and mucking around to try and fix it It's the only chance I've got.Hope I don't find anything wrong :o :o :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ferny wrote:Possibly. When are we expected to get back in the uk?I don't have a copy of the road book. :BMonday mate, 2 and a half hrs from the hotel then the ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 MikeyB wrote:just waiting for my beautiful young assistant to come and help me bleed - unfortunately she is nowhere to be seen :-/Wow Mike have you roped you daughter in to help out already ;) ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 bobyspit wrote:Monday mate, 2 and a half hrs from the hotel then the ferry.Wow that diesel Triumph must fly,I thought it was more like 3.5 to 4 hours at a decent pace :-/Edit:- Google maps suggests around 3.5 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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