Matt Neale
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Hi. The Pirelli tyres on my Herald are hardly worn but have cracks due to their age. They are probably 8+ years old. Can anyone recommend a budget tyre? I can't really afford to spend the £100 a tyre that Pirelli CA67 Cinturato tyres would cost me.
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The threads of the captive hinge plates for the drivers door have shredded. Only one thread still works and as a result the door is sagging. Has anyone got a solution that isn't too drastic. I don't think I can get to them. Can I use a tap and die set to re tread the plates? Has anyone done this?
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I painted my Herald using Rustoleum. I got it from Rawlins Paints in Leeds. It takes a lot of labour to get it to a finish but it is possible. 2 years now and no problems. I was being quoted silly money for a respray. If you don't count my own labour it cost under £100. I would recommend using Rustolium thinners too.
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All sorted and looking good. Started up with no issues. Timing seems spot on. I couldn't take it out for a spin as I've sheered of a wheel stud. There's always something. Thanks for the help with this.
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One of the wheel studs has come loose from the rear hub. How do I get back into place?! I've tried to pull it into place by tightening up the wheel nut but it just spins and I can't get enough pressure on it to stop this happening. I've ordered a new one as its a bit worn. Is there a technique. I can't face taking off the hub.
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Ok. I've taken out the split pins and I've bought a new tensioner. I'll fit it this weekend. I might need some watch making tools. When I replaced the timing chain I marked up the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. I took off the camshaft, replaced the chain and put it back together lining it up with the marks. All good. When I tightened up the camshaft bolts the camshaft sprocket shifted its position by a few degrees (see rubbish diagram). Do I need to worry about this before I put it all back together. Should there be this amount of play between the two sprockets. Does this made sense??
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Finally shifted it. I wanted to change the chain to eliminate another possible source of noises from the engine. The old timing chain looked ok. I changed it anyway. The new one looks a little more slack if anything. I got the old tensioner off ok but I think I butchered the new one trying to get it on. Do I have to take out the pin? I hope not as it looks like an impossible job to take out and replace the bottom split pin. But how to you get the new tensioner on without wrecking it? Frustrating. I pushed it back into the garage. It's a job for next weekend.
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I'm trying to remove the crankshaft nut so I can chain the timing chain. I can't shift the bolt. As the engine is in place I'm just rocking the car back and forth as I try to shift it. The Haynes manual mentions something about locking tabs but I can't see any and the diagrams seem to be referring to an older model. How do I lock the engine in order to shift this bolt? Many thanks Matt
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Many thanks. I'll look at both options.
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I'm missing one of the courtesy light switches from the A posts. I can't find a replacement part for a Herald. Has anyone made another part fit? Paddocks sell one for a stag but it's very different. Thanks must be going ok if I'm messing around with light fittings. Many thanks Matt
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Is this the light green foam gasket? If so I have a spare. If you PM me I'll send it over. Matt
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Can anyone recommend a brand and style of tyres for my Herald 1200? Right now I have a set of Pirellis on which have plenty of tread but they are old and starting to crack.
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Thanks for this link. I really enjoyed watching. I could have done with this 4 years ago. It would have given me a lot more confidence with my rebuild. Manuals and books are great but there's nothing like actually seeing things being done.
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Thanks for all the help. I'll try the 1200 downpipe again today. I'm pretty certain it won't clear the sump though.
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No idea why that pic was so huge!