thescrapman Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 MikeyB wrote:Still bloody welding :-(Do you want to borrow the green PI???:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 391 wrote:So it'll be no different to last year's Round Britain then! ;DThat hadn't turned a wheel for 15 years! But I trusted the owner to do a good job.My co-driver for the 10CR is always "too busy to work on teh car" when ever I have nagged him.He is back from his holiday today, so it goes back this weekend, with a jobs list attached.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 10CR prep for me has been ongoing since April when the TR6 let me (and Colin) down on the HCR. Diff was replaced back in May, but jobs done in the last few weeks include :- New radiator.- New steering rack mounts and bushes.- Uprated rear springs and telescopic shock conversion.- New front brake calipers + pads- New exhaust.Next came the things that drive you nuts on a long drive.- Cure rattling bonnet.- Cure rattling soft-top frame.- Fix collapsing door cards (with self tappers)We're off to Cardiff then Droitwich next week, about an 800 mile round trip, so should throw up anything else that might be problematic. The stickers aren't going on until Wednesday the 7th - just in case I need to call on the estate as backup.Also, I raised this on the TR forum, but have had no responses.http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=30909anyone know if that nylon roller should rotate?Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 RussellBanyard wrote:Also, I raised this on the TR forum, but have had no responses.http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=30909anyone know if that nylon roller should rotate?Russell.I am pretty sure it should rotate. similar linkage to a twin HS6 by the looks of it.Now how to remove the roller and get a new one manufactured, not sure.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 RussellBanyard wrote:Also, I raised this on the TR forum, but have had no responses.http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=30909anyone know if that nylon roller should rotate?Russell.I am pretty sure it should rotate. similar linkage to a twin HS6 by the looks of it.Now how to remove the roller and get a new one manufactured, not sure.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 thescrapman wrote:I am pretty sure it should rotate. similar linkage to a twin HS6 by the looks of it.Now how to remove the roller and get a new one manufactured, not sure.CheersColinYes, it's riveted on. I'm thinking perhaps fill the slot with araldite, then sleeve the roller with something (heatshrink). That should return it to a barrel shape.I'll see how it goes next week by keeping it well greased. It's probably taken 12000 miles to wear that groove without any attention from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 MikeyB wrote:if you want Mintex, try Rally DesignOk will give it try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 ... and pottering about today, the car decides to run on 5 for about 10 miles. Get home and no pulsing on injector 2. Pull it out, blow through and flick the end, put it back together. Back on 6 - yay - take for test drive , after 500 yards, back on 5.Back home, repeat pull, blow, flick, reassemble. Back on 6, quick 20 mile blast to Felixstowe and back and still on 6Will keep an eye on it, but does anyone have any tips on getting the insulators out of the thottle bodies without mangling them? The insulator seemed stuck-fast. My two spare injectors are push-ins, and this injector is a screw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 heraldhabitat wrote: been let down by Mintex, thinking about other brakes pads to useIf you can find some proper old-stock, actual ASBESTOS pads, these will probably be at least as good as the Mintex, just not as healthy..... Ferodo DS2500 are pretty good (bit less bit from cold than M1144) but likely to be fairly dear. Not sure where you buy saloon ones from either?Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nick_Jones wrote:. Not sure where you buy saloon ones from either?NickDon't forget saloon pads are teh same as MGB pads, so that opens up a whole new world of sources.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 thescrapman wrote:Don't forget saloon pads are teh same as MGB pads, so that opens up a whole new world of sources.CheersColinNow that is a useful bit of info......ThanksNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks for your help everyone, I have the old new stock ones delivered today, i'm going with them, changing the door seal, got the door off it's certainly needs patience but it'll be back together tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Nick_Jones wrote:Now that is a useful bit of info......ThanksNickand Range Rover rear . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Today I will be mainly fitting new Tunnel cover! Hate taking tunnel cover out! Hope its worth it! Old n New........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Cooee , is that the plastic one or the GRP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Plastic (abs?) Fookin raining now! squeeze in the garage Grr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 royboy66 wrote:Plastic (abs?) Fookin raining now! squeeze in the garage GrrSun s out and sweating cutting the lawn.............looking at the car ,all ready to go! :)Abs ? does that mean it brakes easy ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Alfa Romeo seats now installed. 8)Not a bad colour match! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 royboy66 wrote:Today I will be mainly fitting new Tunnel cover! Hate taking tunnel cover out! Hope its worth it! Old n New........So is it any cooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 339 wrote:So is it any cooler? I'm hoping mine is,I have lined the bottom with the bitumen/foil type sound proofing and the top too.With luck it will be quieter and cooler, I have also finally removed the cardboard engine side panels to see if that helps.Maybe we will become team trousers ;DSomehow I doubt it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 tiggrr1 wrote:I'm hoping mine is,I have lined the bottom with the bitumen/foil type sound proofing and the top too.With luck it will be quieter and cooler, I have also finally removed the cardboard engine side panels to see if that helps.Maybe we will become team trousers ;DSomehow I doubt it ;)..hope you remebered the cutting of trap door for g/box oil filling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 391 wrote:Alfa Romeo seats now installed. 8)Not a bad colour match! ;)They look good in there, what model Alpha were they from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 339 wrote:So is it any cooler? dunno yet mate, went for a test drive but it was raining and Jules was having a drive! ;D :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 michael_charlton wrote:..hope you remebered the cutting of trap door for g/box oil fillingNope, I'm lucky enough to be able to fill mine on a four post ramp ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 bit harder when your lift is in another country ;) ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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