What did you fix this weekend?

[adam quantrill]

I stuck some leather trim back on, around the windscreen, had been missing for a year or so! Then I bolted down the clutch cover plate properly, it was resonating like a tin drum at 5000 rpm.

I then turned my attention to the handbrake, took both calipers off, renewed a couple of pads, greased the pins and put it back on. It now seems to work and - more importantly - disengage! Tip for getting the caliper back on - use a screwdriver to align the holes so you can get the pins back in.

I noticed that one of the rear brake pads was binding - probably on the retaining pins - so I pushed it back and freed it off. Might explain some of the funny brake smells I have smelt recently! And the bad petrol consumption...

Also I undid the rear propshaft link and tightened up the big nut at the front of the diff - there has been a slight oil leak from the front diff seal. You need a 1+1/8" socket for that boy. Let's hope it cures it.


Finally I brushed over some surface rust with some old gear oil at the back of the chassis.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I superglued my heater control knob....to my fingers.

[l33]

Made some rather nifty mdf spacers to fit my 6x9's...

[wedg1e]

Not fixed exactly... but I've been tinkering with my latest ECU (see other thread).
Pulled the TVR out of the garage and washed it... several months of sawdust, plaster dust, MDF dust...
Measured up for a bracket to fit the cruise control vacuum servo... cringed at the blowing exhaust... played Bach's Toccata & Fugue VERY LOUDLY on my new ICE...
Yesterday I modified the electric fan wiring on my mate's US-spec 280i to take a thermostat (like a Kenlowe) and the twin fans from a Ford Probe... could be a worthwhile mod for the 390 too, especially as the fans are different diameters and could be switched to come on sequentially...

[matt-man]

after a week of servicing the car, she had a polish and most importantly got out for a drive!!!

Met up with Hueb on Saturday and went for a blast on an amizing piece of road on the famous A272 which was heaven! To add to the great drive was everytime i looked in my mirror i saw his 400 se! If only all cars in the mirror were that sexy!!

Finally put a photo on my profile although she was frosty as i had to leave her out for the night!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

matt-man said:

Met up with Hueb on Saturday and went for a blast on an amizing piece of road on the famous A272

I used to love the road which goes from Lavant through Chilgrove to South Harting, and then on to the 272.

[number 7]

adam quantrill said:

I stuck some leather trim back on, around the windscreen, had been missing for a year or so! Then I bolted down the clutch cover plate properly, it was resonating like a tin drum at 5000 rpm. I then turned my attention to the handbrake, took both calipers off, renewed a couple of pads, greased the pins and put it back on. It now seems to work and - more importantly - disengage! Tip for getting the caliper back on - use a screwdriver to align the holes so you can get the pins back in. I noticed that one of the rear brake pads was binding - probably on the retaining pins - so I pushed it back and freed it off. Might explain some of the funny brake smells I have smelt recently! And the bad petrol consumption... Also I undid the rear propshaft link and tightened up the big nut at the front of the diff - there has been a slight oil leak from the front diff seal. You need a 1+1/8" socket for that boy. Let's hope it cures it. Finally I brushed over some surface rust with some old gear oil at the back of the chassis.

Sounds like you've been v. busy Adam. However, I will say that if the diff nut was actually slack, you will have lost the correct pre-load on the pinion bearing via the crush washer. IIRC the correct torque is something like 90'ish ft lbs when fitted, but just cranking the nut to that figure again if it's slackened will not achieve the correct pre-load. It's a diff out job, but not really worth it until its obvious the diff needs attention.

7.

[Selmer]

New air filter.
easy job but like the old ad for Tunes, it helps you breathe more easily .....wedge was getting a bit.... "Dottinnngg'am..."

[anonymous-user]

New fuel filter, new fuel pump, put my rockers and plenum back on, change the oil and filter, run her (best bit)... started to fit the roll bar which was hard b***dy work (wrestling with carpets!!), got a bit that don’t align though so need to seek some advice now.

Knackered.

[jack valiant]

Replaced both numberplate lights as they were lumps of rust, also fitted new boot struts and the boot now opens when you press the button - result!

Chris

[leorest]

I've been playing with Excel, a laser spirit level and a tape measure. I think I've made version 1.0 of a spreadsheet to work out toe figures for front and rear. First crude measurement showed the right hand side has 1/2degree toe in on the front and 0.2degree toe OUT at the back. Assuming the other side is similar then that should add up to overall 1Degree toe in at the front and nominally zero at the back, which doesn't sound bad for a first quick measurement. Not really a "fix" or working on the Wedge but I did at least get some brake dust on my fingers.

[rev-erend]

Me, me..

I've been busy.

Created a Wedge complete outrigger for a 400SE - all fully welded up ready to install and on my car - cleaned the plugs, adjusted the tappets (solid lifters) and marked up the flywheel 4,6,,8,10.12 & 28 degrees .. so I can time it more accurately.

I'm now burnt, dirty and ache everywhere - glad to be going back to the day job tomorrow

[wedg1e]

rev-erend said:

Me, me.. I've been busy. Created a Wedge complete outrigger for a 400SE - all fully welded up ready to install and on my car - cleaned the plugs, adjusted the tappets (solid lifters) and marked up the flywheel 4,6,,8,10.12 & 28 degrees .. so I can time it more accurately. I'm now burnt, dirty and ache everywhere - glad to be going back to the day job tomorrow

It's the MIG sparks in the ears that get me...

Good going anyway..

[sevans]

Well I thought that whilst the engine is out it would be a good opportunity to spruce up the engine bay a bit. So I've spent the last 2 days spraying it. Luckily the weather has been really good, just as well as the car is outside and it's not easy getting good results spraying paint in the rain. Also fitted a new cam cover gasket to the Mrs Vectra (just to keep in her good books) and finished making the new power steering pump bracket. I would have much preferred driving the Wedge rather than working on it, but it has given me a sense of urgency to get things finished pdq.

[adam quantrill]

rev-erend said:

Me, me.. I'm now burnt, dirty and ache everywhere - glad to be going back to the day job tomorrow

Me too.

Yeah but - just think how much money you've saved by not joining a Gym!

[gsx600]

Nearly fixed the electric windowws on the vitara, nearly fixed the lights on the vitara, managed to get scratches out of the vitara
Brought brake fluid for WSV - will fix brakes soon then MOT
Put filler on WSV scratches
Sanded down filler on Wedge nose, painted matt black, ready to sand down again to find the elusive bits that need fine filler / gel coat
Sunday gave up and went out to lunch and then bowling as now bored with getting wet today

[njhucker]

Finished fitting new cam ( piper fast road ). Put it all back together. Bonnet back on, gave it a wash and polish, and drove it for about 70 miles.

First impressions: tick over a bit lumpy.Not as much torque in the lower revs as the standard cam, but drop a gear and floor it, and it is more responsive. Car no longer has the popping on the over run (which is a shame)

[adam quantrill]

So - did you run it at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes to bed the followers in?

I must admit I didn't do this on mine, but it's still going strong after 30,000 miles.

[njhucker]

Yes I did. I also fitted new oil pump rotors and cover, and duplex timing gears, while i was at it. Not a job I would like to do too often. Had two bolts break off, a manifold bolt & a front cover bolt, which caused me some problems. Also had to take the manifolds off so I could jack the engine up to get the cam out, and there is not a lot of space to get at the bolts.

[350zwelgje]

Nothing unfortunately - see other thread.

Rob

>> Edited by 350zwelgje on Monday 20th February 18:13