mpbarrett Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 ok GT6 back on the road with original gearbox and a nice new MOT! Passed with no problems. Need to sort out the brakes ** and refit the gearbox tunnel and pasenger seat. Might end up going to Enfield in Libbys Focus... :(** brakes: brake stop but have new shoes in the rear and pedal has a lot movement, should improve as the shoes bed in, but they do make a very strange squelling noise once they are warm?? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Replace exhaust mounting rubbers and fit new driving lights. Also check alternator connections and loan a spare in case it gives up the ghost during the rally ( it was doing some strange things when I last drove it)CheersHoward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Car is waiting for me to collect from paint shop, put back together and MOT ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Speedo drive seals replaced this week and, fingers crossed, seems to have done the job. To make the order for £4 worth of rubber worthwhile, also gave the TR a treat and bought some new dash knobs, and replaced the airflow direction cable. On Saturday I will be assisting team 58 in picking up their vehicle for the run, which has only just been purchased. The drive back from Kent to Suffolk should be a good first test. ??)Promise to sort the spares list this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hopefully the clutch parts I ordered before going away are waiting for me at work..... so all I have to do is put it all back together....... :-/ and do a general service & check over.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 GT6DavidMK1 wrote:Car is waiting for me to collect from paint shop, put back together and MOT ;) So it will be ready on Tuesday then... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 thescrapman wrote:So it will be ready on Tuesday then... :-)Could be Colin ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 If you have got stuff left to do one of them is the spares list. List closed soon and less than 30 days until the run. Please get a move on with the list guys.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 bobyspit wrote:If you have got stuff left to do one of them is the spares list. List closed soon and less than 30 days until the run. Please get a move on with the list guys.RobI will wooden spoon it tonight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 thanks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Tried to change the fuel sender last weekend, only to find out that after 450 kilometres there was still to much fuel left in the tank. Now have an appointment at last to have the (font) suspension's alignment checked tomorrow.And hopefully afterwards I'll b able to change the fuel sender without spilling to much fuel, or I run out of fuel on the way home from the tyre shop :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 List is growing again ... :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Decide to change the rear spring on my Vitesse for the new courier one i have in the garage as it rides too low on the TT one that`s on there.Took the 1 inch lowering block off my Herald and fitted a 1/2 inch one instead so i can use the 1 inch on the Vitesse. Just need two more long studs.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Today, after this ...I found this in my fuel tank ...At least now I know that engine doesn't run on water :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (think)(whistle)(pray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 beans wrote:I found this in my fuel tank ... Your Green fuel will make the environmentalists very happy - you just need to work out how to make your car run on it :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Fresh back from the paint shop, better get it back together ASAP ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 GT6 back together with original gearbox. Drove about 40 miles today, feels really good, no vibration from the rear (I guess that's the new drive shafts/bearings) and remembered why driving a GT6 is such fun :))) So all ready for the 10CR...... :)Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Well, as it happened I sold my 10CR car this weekend... :X Mixed feelings as the car was getting better and better and pretty much ready for the run. Unfortunately it has to go as I can't keep them all. Good news is that a friend has offered to borrow his TR4 for the event. The car has recently been rebuilt and a fresh MOT, only not been driven much since. So there's quite a challenge! So all we need now is lots of sunshine and a bit of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Vitesse back together and apparently working. Needs proper testing, oil change (with added Wynns!!) and general check over plus change all the rubber fuel hoses as one leaked today and gave me a fright!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 As far as the Spitfire is concerned,everything that is deemed necessary is doneNew diff,ujs,oil change gear oil checked all electrics sound,brakes checked and bled............so all done as far as I can see........even the reflective CT sticker is on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Start a search for a good pair of half shafts tomorrow and if enough time remains clean the last of the water from the fuel lines and carburettors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Fitted the new courier spring today,now the car sits too high,i`m going to leave it for now as i am doing wedding duties on Friday and it will be 4 up,lowering block to be fitted next week.Also got the Tom Tom i won on e bay through the post,Europe maps and itinerary planning for £55.And my Swiss Vignette arrived today.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Erm, Got a bit to do ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 The good thing about these events (10CR & RBRR) is that the cars get some proper maintenance :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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