SteveSpitfire1500
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Well a bit of a bitch of a job (I'm learning all this stuff again) but I've managed to change the gasket, I didn't realise how noisy it had become, and a lot less hot round the legs now that all the exhaust gases are going out the back where they should be !
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Well a bit of a bitch of a job (I'm learning all this stuff again) but I've managed to change the gasket, I didn't realise how noisy it had become, and a lot less hot round the legs now that all the exhaust gases are going out the back where they should be !
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Firegum purchased just now
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Firegum purchased just now
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Thanks for all the replies . I've also ordered the back clamp that holds the pipe about 2/3 of the way down the car as I've noticed that is missing, so I'm hoping that will stop it breaking again anytime soon, but yes sounds like a sensible idea to have some spares in case it goes again ! Not sure I'm up to doing any modifications, but I may ask DB Carbs in Nottingham to have a look next time it goes in. I was convinced I'd done some bad damage to it yesterday so was actually quite relieved when I could see what it was !
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Thanks for all the replies . I've also ordered the back clamp that holds the pipe about 2/3 of the way down the car as I've noticed that is missing, so I'm hoping that will stop it breaking again anytime soon, but yes sounds like a sensible idea to have some spares in case it goes again ! Not sure I'm up to doing any modifications, but I may ask DB Carbs in Nottingham to have a look next time it goes in. I was convinced I'd done some bad damage to it yesterday so was actually quite relieved when I could see what it was !
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OK, so different views . Maybe worth me putting some firegum on then? I notice it's only 4 quid at Halfords. I'll be really interested if getting this fixed stops the footwells of the car getting so hot? I've played around with the heater because I thought it was coming form there, but the valve is definately working to stop hot water coming into the heater, so I'm really hoping this will fix that problem too !
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OK, so different views . Maybe worth me putting some firegum on then? I notice it's only 4 quid at Halfords. I'll be really interested if getting this fixed stops the footwells of the car getting so hot? I've played around with the heater because I thought it was coming form there, but the valve is definately working to stop hot water coming into the heater, so I'm really hoping this will fix that problem too !
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Car now sounds like a tractor and lost a fair bit of power, and started to cook my legs because of all the hot gasses under the bonnet ! Can clearly see the gasket has blown on the downpipe so I've ordered this kit to fix it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3512.....e=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quick question, what looks to be a copper gasket in the kit? , does this need any sort of sealant when it's fitted or do I just bolt it up tightly ? Thanks
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Car now sounds like a tractor and lost a fair bit of power, and started to cook my legs because of all the hot gasses under the bonnet ! Can clearly see the gasket has blown on the downpipe so I've ordered this kit to fix it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3512.....e=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quick question, what looks to be a copper gasket in the kit? , does this need any sort of sealant when it's fitted or do I just bolt it up tightly ? Thanks
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Getting access to main wiring harness in dash
SteveSpitfire1500 replied to SteveSpitfire1500's topic in Electrical
Already had a quick look at the new wiring, seems like the back harness and the main harness don't have the right matching connectors for some of the wires, so I guess that'll be the first job to figure out before I go near the car. These were brand new from Canley Classics, £300+ worth, surprised they dont seem to match up where the 2 looms join together? -
Getting access to main wiring harness in dash
SteveSpitfire1500 replied to SteveSpitfire1500's topic in Electrical
Oh and obvioulsy take lots of photos too! -
Getting access to main wiring harness in dash
SteveSpitfire1500 replied to SteveSpitfire1500's topic in Electrical
Finally splashed some cash and bought whole set of new wiring (main and rear harnesses) ...... so I'm guessing the best thing to do is label up the old one as I disconnect it? Then lay the new one next to the old one and 'copy the labels over'? Does that make sense as an approach? Never done anything like this before, so rather nervous about doing it. -
Thanks both, that would make sense, there's only one horn and a spare bracket on the other side similar to the one that mounts the horn on the nearside so I guess at some point one of the horns went missing? As the wiring is so bad the remaining horn stopped working last week, so not able to test the theory until I get round to swapping out the main harness .... that's going to be a fun weekend no doubt! Cheers
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Thanks both, that would make sense, there's only one horn and a spare bracket on the other side similar to the one that mounts the horn on the nearside so I guess at some point one of the horns went missing? As the wiring is so bad the remaining horn stopped working last week, so not able to test the theory until I get round to swapping out the main harness .... that's going to be a fun weekend no doubt! Cheers