More problems please help

[wedgtable]

Hello again,

I have here a small list of problems.
Firstly, why is it that no matter how many problems and embarassments I get I still love the car? Ok that is a silly question but I need a morale boost.

1) After filling up, on a hot day, if the car is parked at an angle ( leaning towards the filler cap), on start up it chucks the fuel out??????

2) Does any one have a manifold for a 1986 350i knocking about in their garage?? And for the time being how easy is it to weald the manifold holes, just to keep me going in case I cannot find a replacement before the end of the summer ( really want to get out in the car and meet you guys this year)

3) Steering is really weird. It feels like there is low fluid but levels seem ok. It is leaking something and I am presuming it is power steering fluid. Any ideas??

4) Rear boot lid will not close. I have tried playing with the adjustment but it seems that the locking mechanism will not go off. Could this be something to do with the electrical linkage??

5) On the inside of the doors, the little plastic bits that link the opening/locking mechanisms are deteriorating and not operating correctly. Does any one know where I can get some replacements?

Thanks again guys for all your help.

Mike

[wedge girl]

I can answer the first one. Fuel expands as it gets warmer, and you have a cr@p filler cap

[wedge girl]

Number 3, They all feel that way sir and yes it is power steering fluid, common ATF.

[wedge girl]

Number 4. No it's just and adjustment required but it's a b@stard of a job,

[jmorgan]

The you can try screw driver shaft in the catch, does it latch? If so then the boot lug is set wrong?

[wedge girl]

Number 5. Ford main dealer. Originally Capri now Mondeo or Transit can be 'modified' to fit.

[chassis 33]

wedgtable said:

2) Does any one have a manifold for a 1986 350i knocking about in their garage?? And for the time being how easy is it to weald the manifold holes, just to keep me going in case I cannot find a replacement before the end of the summer ( really want to get out in the car and meet you guys this year)

Is it a standard SD1 manifold? If so, yes.

Regards
Iain

[wedg1e]

I thought that by '86 all the manifolds were fabricated?

Either way, mild steel, stainless steel (less likely) or cast iron can all be MIG welded quite easily, the biggest problem is access on the car itself.

[wedgtable]

Well that just about answers all my questions. Crap filler cap!!! sounds plausible!! what can I replace it with??? The boot latch does not lock into place when pushed with a screw driver and I have tried pushing it a little bit further so it just don't work! Thanks for the door info I will get on to it asap. Any ideas where I can look for a SD Manifold??
Also what is a good product for protecting the roof.

I know I sound really demanding, but I am really keen to get the car that I paid very little ( small Purse you see) into a condition I can be really proud of.

Thanks Mike.

[wedgtable]

thanks wedg1e, access to the holes is quite easy and provided I can get the tempremantal MIG to work it shouldn't be a problem. I learnt to weld on a fiat X19 so have had enough practise??
Cheers

[wedge girl]

wedgtable said:

Well that just about answers all my questions. Crap filler cap!!! sounds plausible!! what can I replace it with???

We're very happy with our Leven one www.leventechnology.co.uk/index.htm

[wedge girl]

wedgtable said:

thanks wedg1e, access to the holes is quite easy and provided I can get the tempremantal MIG to work it shouldn't be a problem. I learnt to weld on a fiat X19 so have had enough practise?? Cheers

Think you're qualified, don't they dissolve quicker than you can weld.

[wedgtable]

Have you ever tried welding a fiat X19?
Also just read your post about neighbour from hell.
I live on an ex farm and as such I am entilted to run it as a farm. A neighbour complained about the noise coming from one or two of our cars, so I got an old tractor out and left it running from 6 am until it ran out of fuel and there was nothing they could do.
Not that I like to be spiteful but........

[chassis 33]

wedgtable said:

Any ideas where I can look for a SD Manifold??

If it is from an SD1, search on eBay for a seller by the name of room05. He's a gent by the name of Hugh Chambers who has every conceivable bit for an SD1, usually at a sensible price too. (I get all the spares for my SD1 off him)

Regards
Iain

edit:- Infact might these be of use??? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10414&item=4565115295&rd=1


>> Edited by chassis 33 on Thursday 28th July 23:14

[wedg1e]

wedge girl said:

wedgtable said: thanks wedg1e, access to the holes is quite easy and provided I can get the tempremantal MIG to work it shouldn't be a problem. I learnt to weld on a fiat X19 so have had enough practise?? Cheers Think you're qualified, don't they dissolve quicker than you can weld.

I think I can remember what the X1/9 looked like...

[19560]

wedgtable said:

Well that just about answers all my questions. Crap filler cap!!! sounds plausible!! what can I replace it with???

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=48362&f=12&h=0

[shpub]

It ain't an SD1 manifold. Only the very very very early 350is had them.
If it is a 4-2-1 tubular steel unit then it is TVR specific. Good news is it can be MIG welded. Best technique I found is to make a small patch to fit the contours and then weld that.

[chassis 33]

Ok, sorry ignore earlier posts!
Regards
Iain

[350zwelgje]

1. There is a fuel 'overflow' on mine. With heat or the wedge going back to horizontal, a bit of fuel could leak out at the back only when filled to the brim. So fuel cap could be fine. Another one could be that the filler hose is deteriorating. This would be a major concern.

Rob