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- Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Interior courtesy light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16934
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: 2750
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: 12268
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: 34463
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: 12268
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: 19513
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: 3669
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: 3203
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: 15005
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: 2324
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: 1212
Re: Traveller rear mud flaps.
Clever solution. Looks good and it does the job. I might copy your idea.
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:06 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: A hole in the gearbox :(
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1502
Re: A hole in the gearbox :(
That's some hole. Clever fix too. I love this sort of thinking, well done.
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seat belt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 491
Re: Seat belt
My 1969 Traveller has no belts in the rear and I have never been questioned so I quess yours should be OK.
- Sat Sep 16, 2023 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Upgrading - can it be this easy?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1332
Re: Upgrading - can it be this easy?
I can only agree with the comments regarding the 948cc. When we bought my partners 948 2 door saloon she followed me home in my 1098 Traveller. The 948 steamed up Bath hill without topping out and it was not sluggish along the road home. Try it for a while before jumping into upgrading the new car.
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fog light
- Replies: 4
- Views: 972
Re: Fog light
Regarding the fog light, I wired mine from the main lighting switch feed to the side lights via a switch with warning light under the dash. This gave me a visible warning when the fog light was on only when the side and main lights are on too.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Drilled hole in engine cap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
Re: Drilled hole in engine cap
If you mean the oil filler cap then I do not think it will have any effect on the running of your car. Possibly the previous owner had fitted some sort of breather tube to it.
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: A breathing question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
Re: A breathing question
My Traveller was the same until I unblocked the rubber breather tube. I could not believe the amount of gunk that a small tube could hold. I swear the car ran sweeter afterword too. Beautiful engine by the way.
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rear brake issues
- Replies: 10
- Views: 743
Re: Rear brake issues
I too have had this problem with my 1969 Traveller. Luckily I was working as a welder and was able to add more material to the adjusters.