Beans Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 GTRoger wrote:Isn't it fuel leaking from the radiator? :X ...Luckily not, had the radiator tested today by a local radiator re-conditioner, and it turned out there are two leaks, at the top and one on each side of the core.And according to them it's a manufacturing fault, so I contacted the supplier but that didn't sound very hopeful :o (to be continued)Luckily they also pointed me to a local alloy fabricator.And as time's running out I made an appointment with them for tomorrow morning,see if they can knock a proper one together before the event :-/There's always plan B, put an old radiator in or plan C ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 MOE booked in for a final check over and fuel filters, thats it then just packing stuff away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Will go for plan B for the time being, but new alloy radiator ordered this morningAnd it should be ready for collection around next weekend.The joys of friendly & knowledgeable local companies :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Some win, some lose......Win:- Clutch seems to be working properly now having reduced master cylinder size -turns out I had a 3/4" one on there - I have no idea why!- Dodgy fuel hoses renewed.- Heater valve renewed and a couple of random water weeps sorted.- Oil and filter changed.- Gearbox and diff oils checked and ok.Lose:- LH trunnion is well knackered :(. Clearly my MoT man has no idea how to test them!- Wipers very unenthusiastic on low speed and even slower on high.....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane 1600 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 New water pump to stop leak - new crank pully to stop oil leak - new alternator to stop whining noise Ready to go :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane 1600 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNJ1N Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Car 67, the stand in TR5 ,ready to go, the stickers were tricky to place on the curvy nose of the 5 but look ok, see you all in Calais, cheers, Laurence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 First drive today in a few weeks.Everything works kind of, but the fuel gauge is a bit erratic, probably a dodgy connector :-/Hopefully I will be able to put some miles on it the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Sorted the Vitesse wipers (I hope). Still need to get and fit the trunnion...... It drives nicely.Balanced the prop on "Plan B" (aka PI) with the help of a couple of jubilee clips - worked a treat. Still can't get the last bit of air out of the clutch hydraulics on the PI :(Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Caffeine input device in hand and ready to go...(well it boils the water rather quickly and handy for those 'help i need some energy hits' you need ) ;)http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/jetboil_zip_outdoor_stove/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 uksnatcher wrote:Caffeine input device in hand and ready to go...(well it boils the water rather quickly and handy for those 'help i need some energy hits' you need ) ;)http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/jetboil_zip_outdoor_stove/ Very nice.........looks like I will have to make do with sucking on a wet wipe..... :)...and a BBQ on Spit MK3 ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Now, if only the "Petrol Heads" had that in their car last time. (and used it) Can you say Ka-Boom! ; ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 uksnatcher wrote:Caffeine input device in hand and ready to go...(well it boils the water rather quickly and handy for those 'help i need some energy hits' you need ) ;)http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/jetboil_zip_outdoor_stove/ Ah yes the dogs danglies that bit of kit as demonstrated by Burnerboy on the 2009 10CR in LeMans, Thanks Paul I can still almost taste that awesome cup of coffee 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Goody wrote:Now, if only the "Petrol Heads" had that in their car last time. (and used it) Can you say Ka-Boom! ; ??)Even Phil is not that daft Goody ;)Back on topicgot to replace both track rod ends and steering column uj/joint is sloppy and being upgraded to a ford escort solid style uj for more direct steering feel.also pop in a set of Mintex 1155 pads and troil me onions.Wash and ahem polish the GT :B :B :B Then fit Rally plates and good to go after making an offering to the gods of reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Should probly start on this lot really :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yeah, probably..... or you won't have time to break it again :PI'm hoping that the postman will bring me my new trunnion tomorrow. Fitting that looks like a smaller job than yours!Have you got ethanol-proof fuel pumps and hoses this year?Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Shit son, I've got no problem digesting ethanol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryland Stag Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Test drive the four cars we bought unseen!I hope there are no surprises, we do have a good group and can fix just about anything with the right parts! ;) Cheers,Glenn71 Stag80 TR770 E-Type87 928 Strosek88 928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 MikeyB wrote:Car 16, Stag:Diff coming out today. Hoping to take to Stafford this w/e for Mike Papworth to have a look at.Header tank installation to be designed, procured & installed.Refurbished alternator to be collected & fitted.Broken, dismantled hood frame to be repaired. Hopefully collecting useable spare parts at StaffordHeader tank prototype - FAIL - due to mounting difficulties. May have to procure ready made item.Plus a very long list of small, insignificant "nicety" jobs to do :-/Diff back from Mike P - result, gears OK, just needed restting. Now bolted up back in car after gargantuan singlehanded spannering session yesterday (where are you when I need you Colin!). Only one diff shaped bruise on the chest :-/ Filled with oil but untested.Small welding repair required to n/s/r floorpan where subframe mounting strap bolts through - doh!Driveshaft splines & UJ's greased.Parcel from LD Parts arrived contents including rear brake shoes, oil pump o-ring kit, exhaust clamps, spare fuel pump etc. New brake shoes fitted one side. Hood frame header back from blasting, happily very sound. Minor welding repairs carried out and sent back to blasters again - latest news blasting machine broken so no hope of return today - boo!Still lots of little things to do . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 My jobs?...............just see a psychiatrist.......(dizzy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 MikeyB wrote: Now bolted up back in car after gargantuan singlehanded spannering session yesterday (where are you when I need you Colin!). Only one diff shaped bruise on the chest :-/ Filled with oil but untested. You got a WHOLE day in the garage??Whatever did that cost you??About £200k to the age of 18 I think it is.. -) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 GT6_User_and_Abuser wrote:Shit son, I've got no problem digesting ethanol!I know your personal ethanol resistance is pretty high - was the car I was asking about :PNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 thescrapman wrote:You got a WHOLE day in the garage??Whatever did that cost you??About £200k to the age of 18 I think it is.. -)No I bloody didn't - had to go to work for the morning! :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I was doing a bit of final checking of stuff on the Spitfire that I hadn't already replaced/greased/oiled/adjusted/etc., and decided to have a look in the carb float chambers to see if there was any sediment in there. This is what I found in one of them.Is this "last minute preventative maintenance" or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 MikeyB wrote:No I bloody didn't - had to go to work for the morning! :-/BummerI'm missing this last minute panic, NOT!Of course I do suspect that something catastrophic will break on the TR6... my just rewards for being smug.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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