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- Fri Nov 06, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noise from engine under labour.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2949
Re: Noise from engine under labour.
As promised, I can report now that the crankshaft replacement has been completed and the engine is back inside the car. Firstly the rumble I got for a few seconds after the cold start is gone. So too the knocking/rumble/clanging when accelerating at ca. 70km/h. Therefore it was the crankshaft at fau...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Garage Floor paint
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4942
Re: Garage Floor paint
Before you apply any concrete paint, it is wise to put on a surface sealant to prevent the surface dusting again. I do not know what it is called in english but your DIY place will certainly know. Depending on the existing surface texture, you may also like to consider laying a self levelling screed...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:29 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: The awful joke thread
- Replies: 142
- Views: 183091
Re: The awful joke thread
Translated from the German
A man drives his Trabant into the garage and asks the attendant.
"Have you got a wing mirror for my Trabby"?
The man behind the counter has a think and replies
"Yes, sounds like a fair swop to me"
A man drives his Trabant into the garage and asks the attendant.
"Have you got a wing mirror for my Trabby"?
The man behind the counter has a think and replies
"Yes, sounds like a fair swop to me"
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 5:04 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Duplex Timing Chain Kit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 864
Re: Duplex Timing Chain Kit
As long as you have the right Tools.....philthehill wrote: ↑Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:08 pm No longer than 1 working day.
It is an easy job for the home mechanic.
Plenty of help on here if you need it.
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Smelly engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1203
Re: Smelly engine
Does not white smoke in exhaust indicate that water is getting into one or more cylinders?
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noise from engine under labour.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2949
Re: Noise from engine under labour.
The report was that the Mains were not too bad but the big ends needed doing. - whether that was really the cause of the noise.......?
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noise from engine under labour.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2949
Re: Noise from engine under labour.
My reground crank has arrived but i am in italy until the weekend. Hopefully next week, now suitably motivated, I can install it before the first snow comes
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:24 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: No compression cylinders 1&2
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1501
Re: No compression cylinders 1&2
Do check in you tube for decarbonising methods and what tools to use. I like the green scourer method myself together with WD40 (it is about all its good for!)
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noise from engine under labour.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2949
Re: Noise from engine under labour.
I had also considered these options and if the crankshaft regrinding does not cure the noise then that is one of the last possibilities. However in my case because enlarged pistons have been already fitted, i wish to assume they are ok. :( They can also be done with the engine back in the car and I ...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noise from engine under labour.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2949
Re: Noise from engine under labour.
Yes , the engine runs quite smoothly now and does not overheat anymore. It has plenty of power and accelerates well. My noise however only appears when the engine is warmed up. I installed an oil pressure gauge which indicated, especially when the engine was warm, low pressure. So I replaced all the...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:43 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noise from engine under labour.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2949
Re: Noise from engine under labour.
I have a similar problem...no, it is an identical problem albeit not on a Minor. I had replaced all the main bearings and the big end bearings to no avail. The pistons are oversize as yours are indicating to me that at some stage the Engine has been rebored. All this can be done without removing it ...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Lyrics of Madness' song "Driving In My Car"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2699
Re: Lyrics of Madness' song "Driving In My Car"
...and some German lessons for the non-Brexiteers
slob - Schlampe
copper - Bulle
Gas [AE] - Sprit
Open air - Draußen
slob - Schlampe
copper - Bulle
Gas [AE] - Sprit
Open air - Draußen
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:07 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Duplex chain tension.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1346
Re: Duplex chain tension.
thankyou for that. I was trying to avoid the end fixing as it gets in the way when installing and setting up the end plate. Will persevere.
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:40 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Duplex chain tension.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1346
Re: Duplex chain tension.
I come back to this thread after I remembered the picture Phil posted with the engine fixed to an engine stand. In preparation to remove the Crankshaft for regrinding I purchased said engine stand but then realised I cannot fix it to the backplate of the engine as this must be reoved to take out the...
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Petrol pumps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 684
Re: Petrol pumps
Mine started leaking profusely earlier today. My neighbour had often said he could smell petrol when it was parked but I could never find any leak around the tank. Now I know. I have removed the pump and cleaned up the joint but not tested it yet. As above, if the leak persists - it was more a fount...
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:34 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Wobbly Water Pump Pulley
- Replies: 6
- Views: 571
Re: Wobbly Water Pump Pulley
your link is for the 948 engine whereas I need one for a 1098 https://www.morrisminorspares.com/cooling-system-heater-c52/radiator-cooling-heating-c53/water-pump-1098-1275cc-long-impeller-p829649 which appears to be in stock :) Phil is always good for detail informations :D - I will have alook at th...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Wobbly Water Pump Pulley
- Replies: 6
- Views: 571
Wobbly Water Pump Pulley
Whilst checking the front end of my 69 Traveller I noticed the fan was loose even though its 4 fixing bolts were tight. It seems that the rotating spindle of the pump itself is quite wobbly. New pumps are cheap enough (quality??) but has anyone dismantled a pump and successfully repaired it? Worksho...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noisy engine & lack of power at speed
- Replies: 84
- Views: 11564
Re: Noisy engine & lack of power at speed
A dyslexic man walks up to the bra...........
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gearbox Remote vibration noise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 401
Re: Gearbox Remote vibration noise
Just to tidy up the thread. Having dismantled the gear lever I discovered that not only was the rubber ring missing but also the anti rattle plunger and its spring. ESM odered, arrived, installed. No more strong noise.
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Stuttering at 50+
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1457
Re: Stuttering at 50+
If a lot of crud is coming from the fuel tank as surmised, would not the filter in the fuel pump become continually blocked? If it is not then there must be another root cause soemwhere.