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- Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:58 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Headgasket or thermostat
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5027
Re: Headgasket or thermostat
CLR (calcium,lime scale and rust remover) is safe in your engine. Screwfix sell a litre bottle for about a tenner.Safe to leave in for a few days.
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:50 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Elusive missing problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1412
Re: Elusive missing problem
A lot of the condensers available today are pretty rubbish, I would try replacing it and go from there.
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:53 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: What car is this?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2861
Re: What car is this?
That's the fella - same family group
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:50 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: What car is this?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2861
Re: What car is this?
It could be an early Humber Hawk
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spotted today.
- Replies: 2459
- Views: 746526
Re: Spotted today.
Came out of Lidl in Warrington to a nice surprise
Didn't meet the owner though.
Didn't meet the owner though.
- Mon May 22, 2023 11:22 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Heater control tap - simple solution
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3601
Re: Heater control tap - simple solution
If, like me, you're fed up with the cable operated valves leaking so having to revert to fitting a brass tap on the engine then I think this is a great idea. I like it
- Tue May 09, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clutch cover scuffing on bell housing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 764
Re: Clutch cover scuffing on bell housing
A 1098 engine flywheel will lock up on a smooth case gearbox because the teeth on the starter ring touch the inside of the gearbox casing. The later ribbed case gearbox has more clearance and is fine. The clutch won't be causing the problem you're having.
- Tue May 09, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clutch cover scuffing on bell housing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 764
Re: Clutch cover scuffing on bell housing
Do you have a smooth case gearbox fitted? The starter ring on a 1098 engine foul if fitted to a smooth case box.
- Tue May 09, 2023 2:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine problems & cam timing dial
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4271
Re: Engine problems & cam timing dial
Can't seem to get it any bigger sorry
- Mon May 08, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 725
Re: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
My traveller used to click and tap like a woodpecker in traffic. After it's restoration with a completely clean system and new pump I was, for the fist time since the rebuild, stuck in traffic for about an hour. After about three quarters of an hour the manic avian re-appeared tapping and knocking a...
- Mon May 01, 2023 11:10 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Don't ignore new rattles/creaking noises!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2506
Re: Don't ignore new rattles/creaking noises!
Check the other end of the tie rod as well. I found the little bolt that secures it to the hub can rust, wear and become loose, ESM supply them along with the bushes. When re-fitting I found it easier to get the lock nut on the front end first a few threads then manoeuvre the hub end into position b...
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Gear lever gaiter and new carpets
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1629
Re: Gear lever gaiter and new carpets
I did struggle as well but remember it only on goes one way round, there's an 'F' stamped into the retainer. I used a bradawl to first poke around to find one of the holes in the tunnel and loosely fitted the retainer with one screw, it was then a matter of poking around though the other retainer ho...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interior Dimensions - Van and Traveller?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 786
Re: Interior Dimensions - Van and Traveller?
Hi and welcome :D The distance between the waist rails is 47" but the wheel arches do come in further. From the folded rear seat to the door is 49" Height of the rear doors aperture to the top of the load platform is 30" Hope this helps. Remember though books weigh heavy so you should...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Too high or too low
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1170
Re: Too high or too low
A weak rear spring can also cause the opposite front corner to raise up.
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5620
Re: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
Ah completely different to what I posted, sorry, but I can't think of any other purpose for those grooves.
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5620
Re: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
This is for a bigger SU but it should be similar on your carb. You can see the 'clip' at the base of the brass outlet connection in this listing https://www.ebay.ie/itm/255532995022?hash=item3b7ef411ce:g:ZAAAAOSw4Ilev9-C&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABEL8tPfD%2F3fvAf5WVDfu6RaJykRV%2FLkY4yy%2FPh26lVDthBvKW...
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5620
Re: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
If you look where the float chamber outlet is there should be what looks like a small metal clip set against the carb body, this is the cover for the vent/overflow. It is a simple hole drilled in the casting.
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's changed on yours
- Replies: 10
- Views: 910
Re: What's changed on yours
Wolseley front brakes 12G940 Cooper head Mini timing gear with tensioner fitted. Timing marks are now in a sensible place. HS4 carb with Mini air box Alloy inlet manifold 1 1/2" exhaust system with Midget manifold Alternator and negative earth Spin on oil filter Electronic ignition Oil pressure...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Government Alerts
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12145
Re: Government Alerts
I can see the scammers jumping on this with glee - 'Just click on the link to see how you are doomed'
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No, its NOT a Beetle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1019
Re: No, its NOT a Beetle
I once had an old chap come up to me at a show and was admiring my Commer Auto-Sleeper. He was insistent that they were built by VW and would not be dissuaded as he knew someone that worked at the factory :roll: Ah, a fellow ex-Commer owner :¬) many years ago I had a Commer Highwayman in fetching C...