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back on the road II
02GF74 - 21/8/09 at 09:31 AM

got tax and driving again..... but a couple of teethihng problems.

- some oil from rocker cover , one of those alumium ones so tightened up the bolts
- think fan is running too much - need to check timing, set at 10 BTDC statically
- some nasty squeek from the back, shocks?
- nasty intermittent screech from the front, seems to be coming from alternator

other
- need to fit softer springs at the back and adjustable shocks
- need to improve brakes

possibly - shock horror - think of selling

cd.thomson - 21/8/09 at 09:41 AM

aw after all that? did the hassle of the engine change kill the magic?

Mr Whippy - 21/8/09 at 09:57 AM

did you put grease on the plastic suspension joints when you assembled them? otherwise there prone to squeaking

check belt tightness for the alt screach or its probably needing changed.

saying that your car sounds a rightoff and you should sell me it for £100

[Edited on 21/8/09 by Mr Whippy]

mistergrumpy - 21/8/09 at 09:58 AM

Are you allowed anymore projects Whippy?

Mr Whippy - 21/8/09 at 12:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mistergrumpy
Are you allowed anymore projects Whippy?


no not really, doesn't stop me though

Blackbird Rush - 21/8/09 at 01:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
got tax and driving again.....


Think i saw you yesterday eve on your roadtest, about 7ish on the A412 heading in the direction of Denham

02GF74 - 21/8/09 at 02:32 PM

oooh, well spotted. tht was just before I pulled over to work out what the screeching noise was

Blackbird Rush - 21/8/09 at 04:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
oooh, well spotted. tht was just before I pulled over to work out what the screeching noise was


Didn't hear the screaching noise, just the exhaust!