New 350i owner

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Ralph...The weather does look a bit pooey for the weekend...I got the epoxy putty and put some round the broken breather spigot coming off the tank and wanted to nip out today to see if my petrol is still leaking when i "left turn clyde"..But its started drizzling....I have also ordered a set of front discs and pads and a set of new style indicators..How are your brakes, I totally forgot i still have the old front caliper's off of mine that you could of used/refurbed...I might have a go myself and get them sandblasted and painted and keep them for anyone that needs them..They will be painted red mind..

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Ralph...The weather does look a bit pooey for the weekend...I got the epoxy putty and put some round the broken breather spigot coming off the tank and wanted to nip out today to see if my petrol is still leaking when i "left turn clyde"..But its started drizzling....I have also ordered a set of front discs and pads and a set of new style indicators..How are your brakes, I totally forgot i still have the old front caliper's off of mine that you could of used/refurbed...I might have a go myself and get them sandblasted and painted and keep them for anyone that needs them..They will be painted red mind..

Hi Zig
well i,ll keep an eye on the meet front mate and sorry to hear your fuel tank is no better mate, again if you need a small hand just let me know mate, happy to help.

My brakes are sweet now, just need to get used too having a soft pedal again and giving them a good push to stop the car cheers, ralph

[ralph350i]

Evening Guys
Well another issue which has come to light, i think i may need a new rad and hopefully thanks to Zig, cheers Mate, i should be able to get another tomorrow, cheers, Ralph

[mrzigazaga]

ralph350i said:

WTF????.....You been letting your cat use it as a scratching mat........Hopefully that one will fit tomorrow...

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

WTF????.....You been letting your cat use it as a scratching mat........Hopefully that one will fit tomorrow...

I did tell you it was Bad Mark and hopefully can get it sorted mate, cheers

[Solitude]

Ralph,
if the rads no good...odds are the hoses to and from are shot.

If you can stretch to it, replace them while you are at it

Speaking from experience BTW !

Gavin

[Wedg1e]

My radiator's been like that for years, another job on the 'to-do-one-day' list...

[ralph350i]

Cheers Guys
well took the rad to see if i could get a replacement but the guy wanted £300.00 inc vat for a new one, so as mine has copper tanks, i decided to have it re-cored at the cost of £180.00 so will have to wait until Tuesday to collect, cheers, Ralph

[ralph350i]

Well as the cars off the road for this weekend, i thought i would finish off cleaning and painting the chassis, well the good news it in good condition with some rust here & there but nothing bad, thank god, so out with the drill and some wire wheels, can off petrol and some hammeright black and jobs a good en:thumbsup:thumbsup i picked the black hammer finish as it is a met black-ish colour and looks good on the car imo

Before





After cleaning





And finish

[adam quantrill]

You missed a bit! ;^)

[400SE Dave]

Good job Ralph, you know it is neally done when you start cleaning everything

[ralph350i]

adam quantrill said:

You missed a bit! ;^)

There's always one lol

and cheers Dave

yep getting closer mate, next up rebuild and replace the hole suspension and bushes, cheers Ralph

[ralph350i]

Evening Guys
Well rad back and 20mm longer for it, so had to remove the spacers to get it to fit, still it in now and all thats left is to put it all back together, o joy, cheers Ralph

[mrzigazaga]

Good stuff mate..So you coming to this weeks sausage meet??...

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

Good stuff mate..So you coming to this weeks sausage meet??...

Yes if it kills me zig and gave the car a quick mop and he's not looking to bad mate

Edited by ralph350i on Thursday 16th August 22:02

[ralph350i]

Evening Guys
Well the car when out properly for the first time today and meet up with Mark and Chris at the meet in Bexley, well all went well with no overheating thank god, but it defo need a proper tune up and its still running very very rich, still enjoyed the drive and can see why you guys love these cars, well on holiday for 2 weeks, so i,ll book it in when i come back and get the car properly once and for all, cheers, Ralph

[ralph350i]

Hi All
hope you guys had a happy new year and was thinking its about time i finished the 350 this year, so first on the list is a new starter motor and a re-jetting of the carb as the last time i drove it, it was still running rough between 1=2k rpm, also i need a new hood so any advise would be welcome

cheers

Ralph

[mrzigazaga]

ralph350i said:

its about time i finished the 350 this year,

...Hi Ralph...These guys are pretty good...They have done a couple of TVR's and have done a good job, They also do for cash..I think someone paid around 500 for a new roof and re-covered targe panel..Hope you are well and catch up soon...Ziga

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=m...

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

...Hi Ralph...These guys are pretty good...They have done a couple of TVR's and have done a good job, They also do for cash..I think someone paid around 500 for a new roof and re-covered targe panel..Hope you are well and catch up soon...Ziga

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=m...

Hi Zig
cheers mate i,ll drop you a call a bit later and have a chat to see how your car is coming along

cheers

ralph

[ralph350i]

Evening Guys
Well as the weather has got better its time to finish the car at last, so these arrived today to re-jet the carb and hopefully cure the low end lumpyness, so fitted 83 mains/ 80 sec's/ 83-47 rod's and sliver springs, pretty easy job as it turns out and here's a few pictures as always



edlebrock Carb


old metreing rods with red springs


float chambers which i check levels with a 7/16 drill bit


main and sec jet location


new springs/ the silver one are miles different


the 2 open tabs are the metering rod locations


metering rods in place


so fingers cross this better bl**dy work or i am stumped

cheers


Ralph