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by SvMinor
Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 9478

Re: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?

Thanks Don, what you have done seems alot of work, I'll not know what I've to do until I start cutting out the rot. Thanks for taking the time to reply, and I will definitely refer back to your great workmanship when I need to. Thanks, Mark.
by SvMinor
Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 9478

Re: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?

Thanks for the replys, pictures are great Don!
by SvMinor
Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 9478

Re: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?

Thanks Don, pics would be great, I know there is rot further in past the inner wing, I can see and I felt inside the hole. I'm holding off buying repair panels for the minute, because I want to get the wings, doors, boot, bonnet etc sandblasted, once I see how these turn out I'll cut a section out o...
by SvMinor
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 9478

Re: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?

Another pic of a Bodge by previous owner,[frame]Image[/frame] 1 other question, should the inner wing, and inside of both front and rear wings be painted same as the car or should under seal be used instead? Thanks again
by SvMinor
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 9478

Re: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?

Thanks for the replies everyone, I've had a look on the inside and its not clear if a repair panel has previously been fitted,[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1452022467_10593 [/frame] I've now removed all the wings, and I've found a bit of rot, its on the btm of the offside inner wing, an...
by SvMinor
Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Isopon by the truckload, what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 9478

Isopon by the truckload, what to do?

I've stripped my car, started to sand off the paint and I've found filler by the bucket load, judging by the pic could this be left as is or would a replacement panel need to be fitted, this is only one side , I dread to think what the other side is like, (is there a replacement panel made for this ...
by SvMinor
Tue Apr 16, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

I just grinded a little off the impeller. It Didnt need much off it.
by SvMinor
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Wots wrong with the cogged belt? :-?
by SvMinor
Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Thanks ill try that tomorrow
by SvMinor
Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Now I understand. 3/4" inwards on the longest length of belt
by SvMinor
Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Should I be able to pull the belt so it will move without the pulley moving. I dont understand what you mean by,
mine moves about 3/4 of an inch on the long run
by SvMinor
Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Thats what I ment Bmc. How tight should the fan belt be.
by SvMinor
Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Pump out again, grinded down a tad, back in again, easier to turn the fan blade now. Hopefully thats it sorted now. :D
by SvMinor
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

hi I did say they varied in size ,you need the other one ,sorry for stating the obvious  well bm state that the 1 I bought suited the 1098, they also sell one with a short impeller, which they say is for early 948 engines. There is a witness mark where it's rubbing, this is the old 1,its knackered,...
by SvMinor
Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Right the new pump and stuff arrived yesterday. Just fitted the pump and This part on the old pump is shorter than the same part on the new pump (the part between the blades of the scissors)[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1365963713_10593 [/frame] This now means that this part on the new ...
by SvMinor
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 3
Views: 1182

Re: Been away for a while, question about water pump

Thanks bmc for the quick reply, Firstly my name, Sv relates to the motorbike I used to have, which is part of my signature pic, Suzuki Sv 650s. Then Minor. So SvMinor. Some people say its a contradiction, Vintage car an a fast bike in the same garage. I like to be different. I was looking on a parts...
by SvMinor
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 32
Views: 4706

Been away for a while, question about water pump

Hello everyone, ive not been on here for a while, my minor has been off the road, im now getting it back on the road, I had a rat in my garage and the little s#$t chewed through all my windscreen washer hoses and chewed the top off the washer bottle too, he also chewed through the hose for my oil pr...
by SvMinor
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Been away for a while, question about water pump
Replies: 3
Views: 1182

Been away for a while, question about water pump

Hello everyone, ive not been on here for a while, my minor has been off the road, im now getting it back on the road, I had a rat in my garage and the little s#$t chewed through all my windscreen washer hoses and chewed the top off the washer bottle too, he also chewed through the hose for my oil pr...
by SvMinor
Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting an Unleaded head
Replies: 11
Views: 1915

Re: Fitting an Unleaded head

Ok then I think I will just keep mine as is.