Search found 241 matches
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:47 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Door Alignment
- Replies: 7
- Views: 19432
Re: Door Alignment
My first port of call would be the striker plate and latch. They could have moved too far forward. Just loosen them and move tham back. I hope it is as simple as that.
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Planning a long trip
- Replies: 19
- Views: 233462
Re: Planning a long trip
Good plan. Here are a few thoughts I have to start the ball rolling. The best thing about a Minor is that it can be easily fixed almost anywhere in the world that has a decent postal service (probably not Russia). The longest run I did in my Traveller was a five country trip to West Germany and back...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Annual Insurance Fun.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 55321
Re: Annual Insurance Fun.
I think it is all because modern insurance companies use a standard computer system that has no box to tick for classic cars like ours. Every minor on the road, including mine, has been modified but the youngsters filling in the forms have no concept of this. I had to lie in order to get a quote las...
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ESM disc brake kit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6381
Re: ESM disc brake kit
"if replacing std fluid with silicone, I need flush the system thoroughly?" Very thoroughly. Any old fluid will negate the benefits of using silicone. As you are changing the front brakes I would strip the original rear brake cylinders and replace all the flexables if they are old. The ori...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ESM disc brake kit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6381
Re: ESM disc brake kit
It would not make any sense to mix it with std fluid. It will mix but will defeat the object. Best to use when you do a complete brake overhaul. At least then you can be assured everything is up to standard.
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:27 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Third brake light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11317
Re: Third brake light
I have a similar problem with LED internal lights. I read somewhere that because LEDs use less current they are sensitive to stray currents. Apparently the excess current is flowing through ordinary bulbs all the time (as leakage) but is not enough to make the bulb glow. The writer suggested fitting...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ESM disc brake kit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6381
Re: ESM disc brake kit
Hi BaritoneUke, I fitted Ford based disks from Owen Burton around thirty years ago. The best thing I have ever done. I am still on the original brake pads and have never had a problem. As far as I can recall, it was a straight forward, nuts and blost swap. My Instructions called for the removal of a...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Interior courtesy light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13319
Re: Interior courtesy light
Good old WD40!
Re: seats
Hi John. I have just replaced my seat covers after many tears of putting it off. It is not too difficult job and the results are well worth the effort. I would suggest that you fit the rubber diaphragm seat bottoms rather than the straps.
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hardened valves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2303
Re: Hardened valves
Hi Stephen. Assuming you mean hardened valve seats. Once the head is returned to you It would be best to fit new valves. When fitting the Valves they have to be lapped in to produce an air tight seal. It is not difficult to do.
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:23 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9662
Re: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?
"I’d suggest ensuring that the engine breathing system is not also blocked with muck."
Good idea. my breathe had become blocked and engine pressure pushed oil out of the rear crank seal.
Good idea. my breathe had become blocked and engine pressure pushed oil out of the rear crank seal.
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pink antifreeze
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27182
Re: Pink antifreeze
I use blue in my Minor. However my old VW camper had to have pink. I think it was because there are aluminium parts in the VW cooling system and blue would react with it. I do not know if there would be a problem with the pink in a Minor, but it would not be a bad idea to flush the system anyway and...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9662
Re: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?
Do you do a lot of short runs? It looks like the condensation that forms when a hot engine cools is not being boiled off. Give the rocker box a good clean and change the oil. A few long runs should help remove moisture in the oil.
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minor Gender Confusion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17900
Re: Minor Gender Confusion
Anything with an engine is female.The French word for car is la voiture and is feminine.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Bypass hose
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3043
Re: Bypass hose
With a corrugated hose it can be done but it is a bit fiddly and you need a lot of patience.
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:10 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1965 Traveller project
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2886
Re: 1965 Traveller project
Good find. It looks like a restful restoration project. I like the cement in the back. I have moved 70 bricks in the back of mine. The steering was a bit light.
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fuel pump woes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11696
Re: Fuel pump woes
It is just a thought... The only time I have had problems with point (distributor in this case) is the day after fitting new ones. They worked fine on the day I fitted them but failed the following day. I concluded that perhaps they were coated in a wax or oil to stop the metal parts rusting in stor...
Re: Glove box
I have a NOS right hand box that may be suitable. It is labeled BMC - ADA 4063. Unfortunately the rivets have left rust marks on the flocking. If you are interested send me a PM. As a side, I painted my 1069 Traveller's glove boxes with cream spray paint. The finnish was hard but it looked OK. IMG_0...
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quarter light frame to door seal/ rubbers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1884
Re: Quarter light frame to door seal/ rubbers
I used a bit of inner tube cut to fit.
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traveller rear mud flaps.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 994
Re: Traveller rear mud flaps.
Clever solution. Looks good and it does the job. I might copy your idea.