is there anybody there

[J400GED]

barnsweeper said:

Hi Ged, cars coming home tomorrow, I got a returned starter off internet for £58 Inc postage, cars on the button now, looking forward to getting it back.

Good news matey.

So, have they detailed what the running issues were?

[barnsweeper]

J400GED said:

Good news matey.

So, have they detailed what the running issues were?

Hi Ged, yeh it was my fault I installed the distributor thinking everything was tdc but it turns out I was 180 degrees out, also the lead to the coil was a bit dodgy, I'm just relieved its up and running, I'm going to start on pulling the carpets out this weekend, so that I can cut the new ones and send them for edgeing, xworks told me that the cheap starter I got off the net which was a
Remanufactured one is a cracker, so all in all a good week.

[J400GED]

barnsweeper said:

Hi Ged, yeh it was my fault I installed the distributor thinking everything was tdc but it turns out I was 180 degrees out, also the lead to the coil was a bit dodgy, I'm just relieved its up and running, I'm going to start on pulling the carpets out this weekend, so that I can cut the new ones and send them for edgeing, xworks told me that the cheap starter I got off the net which was a
Remanufactured one is a cracker, so all in all a good week.

So, no harm done and you can crack on with the project.

I bet you've got your enthusiasm back now haven't you.

[barnsweeper]

J400GED said:

So, no harm done and you can crack on with the project.

I bet you've got your enthusiasm back now haven't you.

Yeh Ged, its disheartening when things don't pan out, its difficult to hide my grin at the moment.

[barnsweeper]

Update,
I've decided to send the car to trimtech for recarpeting, and new viback window,
there's too many pieces to do it myself, also after the carpets are fitted its round the corner for the wing repair, (carpeting 14th and 15th, wing 16th.

[J400GED]

barnsweeper said:

Update,
I've decided to send the car to trimtech for recarpeting, and new viback window,
there's too many pieces to do it myself, also after the carpets are fitted its round the corner for the wing repair, (carpeting 14th and 15th, wing 16th.

Cool.
If you don't mind me asking, how much are the carpets costing mate?

Don't forget "before" and "after" pictures.

So, once the carpets, window and wing repair are done, what's left to do?

[barnsweeper]

J400GED said:

Cool.
If you don't mind me asking, how much are the carpets costing mate?

Don't forget "before" and "after" pictures.

So, once the carpets, window and wing repair are done, what's left to do?

Hi Ged, normally trimtech charge £400 for a recarpeting choice of any colour, however as I already had the carpet its £300, takes two days, John and kath at trimtech are ex Tvr factory, after carpets and wing repair the dash needs to come out and be reveneered, then it's a body polish and mot and were done, car will be for sale.

[barnsweeper]

Update, I have spent a small fortune on different compounds since 2011 trying to rid the car of the smoke damage without success, I was seriously considering a respray, however I decided to try something from the kitchen cupboard, and voilla it worked with ease took no more than 2 hours in total, I'm ecstatic, I won't reveal what it was just yet, I'm going to give the car a thorough wash in daylight just to make sure, so I will let you know on Saturday, here's a couple of pics one before and two after.

[barnsweeper]

Unfortunately I am unable to upload the after pics at the moment due to a corrupted file, I will try and get a couple of pics tomorrow.

[Sardonicus]

barnsweeper said:

Update, I have spent a small fortune on different compounds since 2011 trying to rid the car of the smoke damage without success, I was seriously considering a respray, however I decided to try something from the kitchen cupboard, and voilla it worked with ease took no more than 2 hours in total, I'm ecstatic, I won't reveal what it was just yet, I'm going to give the car a thorough wash in daylight just to make sure, so I will let you know on Saturday, here's a couple of pics one before and two after.

well done Cillit Bang by chance

[barnsweeper]

Sardonicus said:

ell done Cillit Bang by chance

No actually it was astonish oven cleaner, its non caustic it also cleans and polishes aluminium and chrome, pretty good stuff, my missus bought two tubs when it was on offer for 99p each, I've tried everything under the sun since 2011.

[barnsweeper]

[barnsweeper]

[Sardonicus]

barnsweeper said:

No actually it was astonish oven cleaner, its non caustic it also cleans and polishes aluminium and chrome, pretty good stuff, my missus bought two tubs when it was on offer for 99p each, I've tried everything under the sun since 2011.

...... And we all like a bit of cheap too, looking good

[barnsweeper]

Sardonicus said:

...... And we all like a bit of cheap too, looking good

Thanks mate.

[J400GED]

barnsweeper said:

Looking good mate.

[barnsweeper]

J400GED said:

Looking good mate.

Cheers Ged.

[barnsweeper]

I've just driven the car round to our house while I washed it, and when I came to take it back round it was difficult to start, after I put it in the lockup and turned it off it wouldn't start, so I've left it to cool and will go round later and see if it starts, I hope so otherwise I cannot take it for the carpets on Monday.

[barnsweeper]

Just been round to try and start the car without success, its not even firing, if anybody has any suggestions I would be grateful.

[J400GED]

barnsweeper said:

Just been round to try and start the car without success, its not even firing, if anybody has any suggestions I would be grateful.

Start with the basics.
1. Fuel? Have you got any in the tank?
2. Is the battery healthy and fully charged??
3. Is the pump priming when you key on?
4. Is the 80 Amp fuse intact?
5. Are all the HT leads on and secure?
6. Are all the wires to the coil secure?Are you getting a strong spark?
7. Are you getting a strong spark?
8. Are all the wires to the alternator secure?

Hope this helps, best of luck.