TimC
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 06:54 AM |
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Argh.. genuinely despair now.
I think I'm being punished for something. Went in the garage to check the polarity of the magnet that works with the speed sensor on my Veypor
VR2 dash. Now, because it all worked previously, the loom for the VR2 is hard-wired, p-clipped and wrapped.
The bl@@dy sensor has stopped working. On closer inspection I find that it is getting really hot suggesting that there's a short in it
somewhere. Not only have I got to spend £40 on a new loom but I've got to drill-out all the rivets (meaning that I have small bits of metal
rattling around the tubes) and unwrap the loom. I can then cut and solder in the new loom.
The wiring for the whole car is (was) almost complete. I'm furious!
I'm beginning to wonder if car building is like golf. I don't play golf because I know that I do not have the patience for it!
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nick205
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 06:57 AM |
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All part of the fun! 
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donut
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 06:59 AM |
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quote:
I'm beginning to wonder if car building is like golf. I don't play golf because I know that I do not have the patience for it!
Welcome to my world!!
On my 1st car i must have drilled out about 40 rivets due to cock ups but never heard them rattle. I wonder where they went???
[Edited on 24/7/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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blakep82
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 07:05 AM |
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could you squirt some glue down the holes in the tube to try and catch some of the metal?
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ned
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 07:16 AM |
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you'll never hear drilled out rivets rattle inside the chassis over the wind or engine noise.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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westf27
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 07:38 AM |
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Was that a rivet rattle i heard over the road hump..........annoying and i sympathise got a seized rivnut which i need to cut off but rattling is
thought i had which has stopped me doing it.Going to inject a small amount of foam and hopefully catch it.The guys are right you will never hear it
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donut
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 07:42 AM |
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Waxoil down the tubes helps!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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caber
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 07:47 AM |
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Don't despair! Option 1 abandon the loom and run the new one along side the old taping or cable tying it on. Option 2 (perfectionists only!)
Drill out the rivets remake the loom but inject Waxoyl into some of the rivet holes, rustproof and stick down the rivet tails in one go!
Caber
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TimC
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 08:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by caber
Don't despair! Option 1 abandon the loom and run the new one along side the old taping or cable tying it on. Option 2 (perfectionists only!)
Drill out the rivets remake the loom but inject Waxoyl into some of the rivet holes, rustproof and stick down the rivet tails in one go!
Caber
I haven't had to drill anything out, haven't cut a hole I shouldn't have etc etc because I've spent more time planning than
doing. I am something of a perfectionist, or at least I was!
Where's the grinder/chainsaw?
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marc n
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 08:35 AM |
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bummer 
waxoil will stop any rattles of rivets etc if need be
best regards
marc
please email rather than u2u
direct workshop email ( manned 8am till 6pm )
www.mnrltd.co.uk enquireys to :-
chrismnrltd@btinternet.com
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coozer
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 09:26 AM |
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Keep your chin up Tim!
You can just do what I'm up to at the moment... forget about the car and go on holiday!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Guinness
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 09:38 AM |
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Tim
My VR2 speedo sensor blew up. It sparked across to the magnet, which was stuck to the wheel. Sort of blew the rubber cover off it.
I phoned them and the supplier was very apologetic. Sent me a replacement loom FOC and next day delivery.
Cheers
Mike
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TimC
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| posted on 24/7/07 at 12:07 PM |
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Ive spoken to Clive @ Inta Moto (seems like a nice chap) and he's going to have a chat with the manufacturer.
We shall wait and see...
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