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by Nickol
Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5660

A most peculiar noise

I know that of course "noises" cannot be efectively diagnosed in a written forum and taking a picture of a noise is even more difficult, however..... In normal driving of my 69 Traveller I hear a sort of intermiitant rubbing noise coming from the underside , possible near to and around the...
by Nickol
Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

No oil came out on its own until I started to move the arms - then it was Victoria falls. Since then have refilled with 20W oil and it seems that neither is leaking. Certainly the arms are very stiff to move which must be good. I have replaced one unit and as Philthehill remarked, it is a bit of a f...
by Nickol
Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

I seem to have deviated away from the the brake lines but......took both the dampers off, cleaned them up as well as the arms. The Damper itself, underneath all the black dirt is in a sort of grey anodised finish. Looks quite nice. The arms I have painted gloss black. Went to remove the existing oil...
by Nickol
Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Thanksyou for the tip - I have noticed, there are some explicit videos in YT about the process.
by Nickol
Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Hallo Phil, Yes they will be replaced soonest and need to be now for the TüV man. I intend to remove the damper, clean it up and replace the oil as shown on other threads here ( by yourgoodself included) . I am sure it has hardly ever been changed and certainly not in the 12 years I have had the car...
by Nickol
Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Yes I am going to remove both arms, clean them up, put in the new bushes when they arrive (it takes a week now) and off we go!
by Nickol
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

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To me , the LHS looks reasonable, not new but reasonable. the RHS not quite so - but the left he did not like!
by Nickol
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

I took some pictures thi smorning but it seems , the next problem appears as the computer tells me all the pictures on the storage card are damaged and cannot be downloaded. It is one thing after another. However, now I reckon that the test inspector has confused the flange on the rubber to be an ex...
by Nickol
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Nickol You can buy rubber lined "P"clips which you can put over the piping without disconnection and secure to a surface or suitable bracket. I do have some very similar plastik clips but without the "rubber?" lining, which are used on Audi cars. I installed a few today just by ...
by Nickol
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Does he mean the damper drop links? There are bushes in these links at the top where the arm is connected to the underbody of the car. That is what they are called! I would think so but I have to ask. As stated before I see no difference between the left side or the right and he complained specific...
by Nickol
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

What a lovely clean underside in that Cathedral classics pic - I surmise in practice, it would not look like that for long if used every day. It is one of the problems with these tests, the inspectors here seem to want all cars to look like that. My LHD Traveller was converted that way by me. It had...
by Nickol
Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Thankyou both for the feedback and especially the Moss line diagramme. There are still the tags to support the brake lines as well as the fuel line and wiring harness to be found. They do not seem to be a firm grip and although do support the various lines in position, they do wobble about a bit. Pe...
by Nickol
Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3972

Brake line fixing - really?

For those of us in Germany who have a Morris Minor which needs its bi annual test akin to the MOT in Britain, this will not be a new experience of the inconsistencies in testing of our classic cars. The tester has just failed my 69 Traveller due to the brake lines fixing , in his opinion, not being ...
by Nickol
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slipping clutch
Replies: 13
Views: 1162

Re: Slipping clutch

I think we all know the feeling when after all the frustration, it finally works. The brake pedal spring ( which is the wrong one - it looks like a drum brake spring) I was able to fit by pulling it through from underneath using garden wire, the other end already having been attached to the brake me...
by Nickol
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slipping clutch
Replies: 13
Views: 1162

Re: Slipping clutch

Never cease to be amazed at my own incompetence. Removed the clutch pedal which involves firstly slackening off the exhaust which is otherwise in the way (LHD) Ground off the weld I did before - it was quite good actually - then reset the shaft to position the lever arm in its correct position, sqar...
by Nickol
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slipping clutch
Replies: 13
Views: 1162

Re: Slipping clutch

Tja - it never rains but it pours. The welding went quite well but I think I got the angles wrong as to where the lever arm should be set. It may be possible to work something with the adjustment rod but I think I will have to remove it, cut it out and redo it . In the neutral state, I think that th...
by Nickol
Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slipping clutch
Replies: 13
Views: 1162

Re: Slipping clutch

I went to adjust the clutch travel today on my 1969 Traveller. It had too much free play for some reason. Managed to effect the adjustment with out too much trouble and then started the engine, pushes down on the clutch and it went to the floor as if nothing was there! On investigation it turned out...
by Nickol
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front Brakes
Replies: 10
Views: 1232

Re: Front Brakes

A successful conclusion - but it is similar to a problem I have so I have resurrected the thread, so to speak. ( it saves creating a new one!) . In braking the car pulls to one side, namely to the right. So I have removed the left hand front brake drum, cleaned it all up and got my lovely assistent ...
by Nickol
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: MMOC Area Forum
Topic: Traveller handbrake cable
Replies: 8
Views: 2000

Re: Traveller handbrake cable

Same problem with my traveller which is why I did a search in the forum and found your thread. As above, I have two new cables installed and despite using the threaded adjustment , the handbrake only really bites when the handle is almost vertical! It will probably not be acceptable when the car has...
by Nickol
Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cruising Speeds 1098cc Motorways etc
Replies: 29
Views: 26408

Re: Cruising Speeds 1098cc Motorways etc

Good to know this information - I drive my traveller of 1098 Motor but 3,9 differential at about 100kmh on the Autobahn when needed. It is a bit noisy and has a horrible vibration induced noise that needs more investigation but otherwise a real pleasure to drive. A couple of years ago I drove it dow...